Oregon roundup: Updated 2027 rankings, 2029s to watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2026 has signed and the calendar is ready to turn to 2026, which means it's time to look ahead to 2027, 2028 and 2029 prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the state of Oregon that could mean an exciting year or two for up-and-coming prospects with a lot of promise.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at the top stories from the month, as we turn our focus to the future:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/12/updated-2027-oregon-rankings/">Updated 2027 Oregon rankings</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The top spot stays the same with West Linn cornerback [player_tooltip player_id='632957' first='Josiah' last='Molden'], who is a bluechip prospect with offers from all over the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming in at No. 2 and 3 are a pair of talented prospects who are climbing after stellar fall performances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Willamette linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='791149' first='Kawai' last='Chamberlin'] and Nelson wide receiver [player_tooltip player_id='937176' first='Malachi' last='Garlington'] put together strong junior campaigns and are beginning to look like Power 4 conference prospects in their own right.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lake Oswego edge-rusher [player_tooltip player_id='1246545' first='Josh' last='Christensen'] has had a strong year and jumped from promising youngster to one of the state's most dominant players in the trenches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As far as quarterback goes the class of 2027, there isn't currently a sure-fire FBS-caliber player, but both Grants Pass star [player_tooltip player_id='796694' first='Jordan' last='Rossetta'] and Summit signal-caller [player_tooltip player_id='1358896' first='Andrew' last='Guthrie'] show promise</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/12/december-rankings-update-who-moved-up-the-rankings-in-oregons-2027-class-2/">December rankings update: 2027s</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone added a number of players to its rankings list, including South Eugene tight end/defensive end [player_tooltip player_id='1715759' first='Jackson' last='Ingram'], Dallas running back/linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='1878396' first='Aidan' last='Galusha'] and Willamette running back [player_tooltip player_id='1924374' first='Zuzi' last='Alwineyan'] among many others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out the complete list.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/12/some-of-the-nws-top-freshman-2029-offense/"><strong>Top Northwest 2029s</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jordan Johnson took a deep dive look at the up-and-coming playmakers in the Northwest for the class of 2029.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While Cascade Christian's Xavier Berry has quickly become a known commodity, West Linn's [player_tooltip player_id='1558034' first='Zane' last='Zellick'], Willamette's [player_tooltip player_id='2079646' first='Johnny' last='Jenkins'], Tualatin's [player_tooltip player_id='2079648' first='Easton' last='Grubb'] and Lakeridge's [player_tooltip player_id='1509111' first='Jagger' last='Salazar']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/12/northwest-recruiting-washington-oregon-state-in-state-push/"><strong>Northwest recruiting update: Washington, Oregon State flex in-state recruiting muscles</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Washignton has begun to build a fence around the home state in the classes of 2026 and 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oregon State, who failed to sign a single scholarship in-state recruit in 2026, have begun taking serious efforts to improve its results in 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Beavers' new staff has reached out to both [player_tooltip player_id='791149' first='Kawai' last='Chamberlin'] and [player_tooltip player_id='937176' first='Malachi' last='Garlington'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/12/anthony-newman-eager-to-lead-homegrown-west-linn-lions/"><strong>Anthony Newman eager to lead "homegrown" West Linn Lions</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bring up the name “Anthony Newman” to most in the state of Oregon and his playing career immediately comes to mind.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Oregon Hall of Fame (2006) defensive back and high NFL Draft pick was a legendary football star — from Beaverton High School to the Oregon Ducks to his decade-plus in the NFL.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some might mention his high school coaching career — Central Catholic (2007-2019) and West Linn (2020-2025) — where Newman's defenses have been the not-so-secret weapon for several state championship teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But on a granular level, it is striking to hear people describe Newman, the man.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->