Pre Rankings Release: ORE Breakout Underclassmen "O"

Rankings will be updated in the coming weeks and here we take a look at a few of the underclassmen who could make a nice jump up the PRZ Rankings board. Athletes listed below typically won't be individuals already ranked at the top of the charts.          OFFENSE         [player_tooltip player_id='937233' first='Sloan' last='Baker'] 27' QB West Linn   The 5-10 170-pound QB left no doubt as to who was the TRL's best offensive player this past season. Baker racked up POY honors, hitting on 72% of his passes for 2,186 yards and 29 TD's. He also averaged 8 yards per carry with an additional 400 yards rushing and 4 touchdowns.    [player_tooltip player_id='2054681' first='Oliver' last='Holverson'] 27' TE/DE Jesuit   One of the fastest rising prospects in Oregon with D1 size. Very few athletes at the 6A level earn 1st team all-league honors on both sides of the ball. He did just that. Look for Holverson to make a big time jump up the rankings board when updated.    [player_tooltip player_id='936855' first='Nate' last='Peau'] 27' C Central Catholic   Peau could potentially blow up on the recruiting front, earning 1st team all Mt Hood honors, while possessing legit size at the center spot at 6-3 310. He's already ranked among the top players in the state.    [player_tooltip player_id='1242855' first='Griffin' last='Ellingson'] 27' WR/DB Sunset   Ellingson was in the Metro League POY conversation at the end of the year just to put into perspective how big of a season he had. His 55 catches for 803 yards and 13 TD's helped him earn 1st team accolades at WR to go with 2nd team DB honors.    [player_tooltip player_id='1125042' first='Barry' last='Myles'] 27' WR/DB Sheldon   Myles had one of the best seasons of any player in the conference and will project as a POY candidate next season. On the year he had 52 catches for 718 yards and 9 TDs with 9 PBU's and 3 INTs defensively. His 2nd team all-league accolades on both sides of the football were well deserved.    [player_tooltip player_id='1609785' first='Taison' last='Cepeda'] 28' RB Tigard   Give this kid a ton of credit going for 542 rushing yards and 6 TD's in the NW's toughest conference. Tigard was 1-8 on the year but potentially a top 15 team statewide just to put into perspective how tough the TRL is. Cepeda deservingly received 2nd team all-league honors.    [player_tooltip player_id='1425922' first='Tahkai' last='Smith'] 28' WR Westview   Smith played varsity ball as a freshman and followed that up nicely earning 2nd team all Metro honors on both sides of the football. Very few 28's were able to accomplish something like this, finishing with 31 catches for 512 yards and 3 TDs offensively.    [player_tooltip player_id='1708641' first='Emmett' last='Hunsaker'] 27' OL Sprague   Hunsaker has the potential of being a big-time prospect if he continues to progress. He was a 2nd team all-league selection but has the size and overall tenacity to be a guy at the next level. He is one to watch over the off season.   [player_tooltip player_id='1165801' first='Benjamin' last='Greer'] 27' WR South Salem   What Greer and his teammate [player_tooltip player_id='937232' first='Kellen' last='Bowman'] did this past season was off the charts. I would bet a lot there isn't a better 0-9 team in the country. On the year Greer set a state record with 117 receptions, while also being a state leader in receiving yards with 1,309 (145 ypg). He was a 1st team pick at WR and 2nd team LB.    [player_tooltip player_id='1591706' first='Preston' last='Powell'] 27' T Westview   Powell backed up an impressive sophomore year by earning 1st team all-league honors while helping the Cats to a respectable 5-4 season. At 6-4 260 he has the size to play at the next level. This will be a big off season for him to show what he can do on the camp circuit.    [player_tooltip player_id='2054699' first='Levi' last='Pacheco'] 27' T South Medford   South has just continued to get better all year and Pacheco is a big reason why, earning 1st team all conference honors. They are currently on a 6-game win streak heading into the consolation bracket finals.    [player_tooltip player_id='2054690' first='Grady' last='Hall'] 27' C West Linn   The 6-0 280-pound center Hall was a unanimous 1st team all TRL selection up front. He impresses with his overall athleticism also being a talented baseball player for one of the top programs on the west coast.    [player_tooltip player_id='935448' first='Colin' last='Smith'] 27' KR/WR Oregon City   One of the more underrated players in the state continues to kill it. Smith was a 1st team all-conference return man and 2nd team all TRL WR. Everyone knows about standout [player_tooltip player_id='1242623' first='Cavan' last='Rogers'] but this kid is worthy of recognition as well.    [player_tooltip player_id='1121756' first='Ashden' last='Marquis'] 27' WR West Linn   Marquis has elite speed and really came into his own this year finishing with 352 yards receiving and 8 TD's. He was a 2nd team all TRL selection at WR.    [player_tooltip player_id='936891' first='Caleb' last='Klein'] 27' C Lakeridge   The big man did an outstanding job at center as the Pacers will lean heavy on him next year with 35 senior's graduating. His 2nd team all TRL honors speaks to his success.    [player_tooltip player_id='1609659' first='Cohen' last='Bissell'] 28' RB West Linn   We heard a lot about Bissell coming up through youth ball and he didn't disappoint earning honorable mention all-conference honors, while averaging over 6 yards per carry as a sophomore. He will play a key role next year out of the backfield with [player_tooltip player_id='769989' first='Viggo' last='Anderson'] graduating.    [player_tooltip player_id='937174' first='Houston' last='Lillard'] 28' ATH Tualatin   Lillard had a nice year earning honorable mention all-conference accolades on both sides of the football. The T Wolves have a loaded group returning and he will be one of the leaders.    [player_tooltip player_id='2054700' first='Ethan' last='Tatum'] 27' T West Salem   Tatum will probably project more as an interior guy at the collegiate level but had a phenomenal season at the tackle spot racking up 1st team all-league accolades. Standout RB [player_tooltip player_id='914281' first='Koen' last='Campos'] can speak to his talent.    [player_tooltip player_id='1924374' first='Zuzi' last='Alwineyan'] 27' RB Willamette   You can't say enough good things about Alwineyan and what he did on the year as part of a loaded Wolverines roster. On the season he went for over 500 yards and 6 TD's averaging 6+ yards per carry. He was a 2nd team all-league selection.    [player_tooltip player_id='1612598' first='Quenton' last='Lake'] 28' QB North Salem   The 6-4 200-pound sophomore is one of the fastest rising QB prospects in the region. He was a 2nd team all South-Central pick with his size and numbers speaking for themselves. On the season he hit on 64% of his passes for 1,742 yards and 15 TDs/6 INTs.     [player_tooltip player_id='1121755' first='Tyson' last='Donnerberg'] 27' WR/DB West Linn   One of the biggest sleepers statewide. Donnerberg earned honorable mention all TRL honors and comes from one of the most impressive football families in Oregon history. Expect a monster senior season.   [player_tooltip player_id='1591863' first='Brock' last='Sahlfeld'] 27' G Glencoe    The brother of Brady Sahlfeld did extremely well for himself earning offensive lineman of the year honors in the Pacific at 6-1 250 pounds. He might project more on D because of size where he earned 1st team accolades as well.    [player_tooltip player_id='1257695' first='Emmit' last='Distefano'] 27' QB Thurston   Distefano impressed over the off season and never let up hitting on 63% of his passes (108/171) with 1,520 passing yards and 17 TDs/5 INTs during the regular season. He was a 1st team all-league selection.    [player_tooltip player_id='1119890' first='Greyson' last='Murff'] 27' ATH Lincoln    Murff was one of the best in the PIL as a junior earning 1st team all-league honors on both sides of the football. He finished with 2 INTs and 4 TFL's defensively.    [player_tooltip player_id='2054815' first='James' last='Traylor'] 28' WR Grants Pass   It can be hard to get notoriety when playing opposite the conference player of the year ([player_tooltip player_id='1560665' first='Brevik' last='Hill']) as a sophomore, but Traylor did just that earning 2nd team all South-Central Honors.    [player_tooltip player_id='2054807' first='Colton' last='Lucas'] 27' G Sandy    Most are familiar with his 6-5 300-pound 2x 1st team all-conference teammate Zachary Bridges. That said Lucas had an outstanding year as well, earning 1st team all Mt Hood and O line POY honors as a 6-0 245-pound guard.