Oregon 2027 football rankings: Discussing 1-10

The Oregon high school football class of 2027 is a deep collection of athletes with several players making massive surges up the board in the past six months.   While the No. 1 player on the list, West Linn's [player_tooltip player_id='632957' first='Josiah' last='Molden'], has held the top spot since his eighth grade year, the top-10 has fluctuated wildly.   Here's a look at my thoughts on the top-10 players in Oregon in the class of 2027:   1. CB [player_tooltip player_id='632957' first='Josiah' last='Molden'], West Linn — Molden has been hyped as an All-American-caliber prospect since he was in grade school.   <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol>   And so far he has delivered.   The Oregon Ducks commit was one of the state's best defensive backs as a freshman and was an elite wide receiver/cornerback last fall, earning all-state honors in both spots.   Molden, the son of former NFL first-round pick Alex Molden, has one of the highest floors of any prospect from the state in the past decade, meaning his “worst-case scenario” is still probably a valuable player at the collegiate level.    He's got good size, excellent athleticism and elite polish, making it extremely likely he delivered positive production in Eugene.    That's the floor.    The ceiling? Well, he's got the potential to play on Sundays.    Molden has been the No. 1 player in Oregon for the 2027 class since his eighth grade year, and still has a sizable lead on the rest of the field.   Of note, he is the lone four-star prospect from Oregon according to the recruiting services.    2. LB [player_tooltip player_id='791149' first='Kawai' last='Chamberlin'], Willamette — The 6-foot-2, 230-pound ‘backer was one of the most productive players on the West Coast last fall with 118 tackles, 15 tackles-for-loss, 2 interceptions and one sack.   Willamette's Josh Line, who has been coaching roughly 20 years, says Chamberlin is the “best linebacker he's ever coached” and that his superstar is “bigger, faster and stronger” that he was a season ago.   That's scary for the teams that have to face him.   Chamberlin committed to the Oregon State Beavers this summer, but has picked up an ACC offer from Stanford that could complicate that commitment eventually.   At either program he is a cornerstone, tone-setting man in the heart of the defense.   Due to the production a linebacker can accrue compared to a cornerback, Chamberlin will enter the season as the 6A Defensive Player of the Year favorite ahead of Molden.   3. WR [player_tooltip player_id='937176' first='Malachi' last='Garlington'], Nelson — Entering last season, Garlington was an intriguing pass-catcher with growing buzz about his upside.   Fast forward to this summer, and the 6-foot-3, 180-pound playmaker is committed to the Oregon Ducks.   What happened?   Garlington was absolutely unstoppable during his junior campaign, hauling in 20 touchdown passes and leading Nelson deep into the 6A state playoffs.   He committed to Oregon and immediately adds to arguably the best wide receiver class in program history, led by five-star recruits Dakota Guerrant and Xavier Sabb.   A monster senior campaign is on the horizon.   4. DE [player_tooltip player_id='1246545' first='Josh' last='Christensen'], Lake Oswego — The 6-foot-6, 250-pound edge has an athletic, highly-projectable frame.   He could turn into a productive piece at a lot of different positions as his body continues to mature and add muscle.   But he's already a special disruptor.    Last season, Christensen was the Three Rivers League Defensive Lineman of the Year and was a first-team all-state selection.   He is sure to face his share of double teams this fall, but a double-digit-sack season should be in the cards, especially since Lake Oswego is likely to be leading in a lot of games.   Christensen is committed to the Oregon Ducks, as he chose Dan Lanning's program over Oklahoma, Washington and others.    5. TE/DE [player_tooltip player_id='1684534' first='Jettson' last='Gillam'], Mountain View — The Washington State Cougars may have gotten an absolute steal in Gillam.   The 6-foot-4, 235-pound two-way standout projects as a tight end at the collegiate level and has enough athleticism and natural pass-catching ability to be a go-to target in Pullman.   Gillam doesn't get as much attention as one of the other players in the top 10 because of his location, but make no mistake: He's an incredibly talented young athlete with significant upside.   6. TE [player_tooltip player_id='1242768' first='George' last='VanSandt'], Central Catholic — At the start of last season, VanSandt was back-up tight end.   He said early int he season standing on the sideline he had an epiphany, “What am I doing?”   That self-evaluation led to a gigantic surge for the Central Catholic playmaker.   The 6-foot-5, 235-pound tight end, who has clocked 21.1 miles per hour, quickly took over the starting gig in a matter of weeks.   This offseason, he was one of the biggest risers on the West Coast, picking up offers from Arkansas, Oregon and others.   VanSandt eventually flipped his commitment from the Razorbacks to the Ducks.   Why isn't he higher on our list?   Well, while the hype is sky-high - and that may very well be justified - we still haven't seen elite production at the high school level.   VanSandt is an above-average blocker with high-end athletic traits.   If he makes the leap this fall, he could climb even higher on this list.   It's already been a massive jump in the past six months, but there may be even more in the tank for him.    He's one of the most intriguing "must-see" players, for me, on the entire West Coast.   7. ATH/S [player_tooltip player_id='1474331' first='Ben' last='Wiepert'], Wilsonville — New Mexico is making a major push in the state of Oregon, and Wiepert is the latest example.   The 6-foot-3 1/2, 205-pound safety is a versatile defensive piece who could flourish in a modern safety or “big nickel” role.   Wiepert looks like a potential early starter for the Lobos, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him deliver excellent early tape and transfer to a Power 4 program midway through his career if he so chooses.    8. OL [player_tooltip player_id='2161078' first='Cade' last='Wilson'], Banks — The 6-foot-4, 310-pound offensive lineman looks like a surefire FBS prospect on tape and is one of the best players to come out of Banks in the school's history.   Why didn't his recruitment take off a little more this offseason?   Oregon high school film - even in the loaded Three Rivers League - is often dismissed by college coaches, who have concerns about the level of competition on tape.   That is especially the case at the lower levels, placing increased emphasis on showcase events and team camps.   Wilson, a multi-sport athlete, attended Oregon's camp and left with a preferred walk-on offer, but it feels like a major showcase or a Big Sky tour would've resulted in 5-6 more scholarships.   There's absolutely no denying the player.   To me, he's a bonafide FBS prospect.   The first few games of his senior tape should help his stock, and I would be surprised if he didn't end up with a couple of late Pac-12 offers.   9. OL/DL [player_tooltip player_id='937281' first='Tripp' last='Johansen'], Willamette — A tone-setting leader on both sides of the ball who could lead Willamette to an historic season, Johansen is committed to Montana State.   That's a massive recruiting win for the Bobcats, as the 6-foot-3, 255-pound athlete was “next offer” for a couple of FBS programs.   Those offers could still come together with a big senior season.   Assuming Johansen plays both ways, he's likely to be an all-state offensive lineman and a 10-sack problem up front defensively.    He's one of my favorite two-way players of the past few years - just exactly the kind of high-motor leader a coach wants leading his team.   10. WR/TE [player_tooltip player_id='936920' first='Jasiah' last='Agnimel'], Lake Oswego — I'm sensing a theme with this list, as a number of players in the back half of the top-10 list are headed to play at places that are absolutely over-the-moon to have them.   Agnimel is a 6-foot-4, 210-pound hybrid wide receiver/tight end who hauled in 28 receptions for 531 yards and eight touchdowns last fall.   With so much talent graduating from Lake Oswego, Agnimel could double his reception numbers this fall.   Currently, the hybrid offensive weapon is committed to the Portland State Vikings, giving the program one of its best in-state additions in several years.

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