Oregon 6A Offensive POY Candidates (Ranked #1-15)

As most know Player of the Year Awards have a lot to do with team success. You can be a highly recruited standout athlete, but if your team doesn't do well, you most likely won't be receiving many accolades. Have a look at Oregon's Offensive POY candidates as we head into the playoffs.        OFFENSE    1.[player_tooltip player_id='110187' first='Brock' last='Thomas'] Sr. QB Sheldon- Thomas' 43 touchdown performance (22 passing, 21 rushing) from a year ago was incredibly impressive. He has played lights out all season, tossing 35 TDs with only 2 INTs, and rushing for another 10. The Irish haven't had a player like this since Jordan Johnson back in the day.    2.[player_tooltip player_id='110171' first='Sam' last='Leavitt'] Sr. QB West Linn- If West Linn wins the state title, he will be your Oregon 6A player of the year. Same scenario for Thomas at Sheldon. The Washington St commit has been flawless all season, accounting for 31 TDs & 4 INTs.    3.[player_tooltip player_id='110180' first='Mark' last='Hamper'] Sr. WR West Linn- No one has been able to stop Hamper yet. He currently leads the state with 17 TD receptions, 50+ catches, and over 1000+ receiving yards. It's a borderline crime his only two offers are from Portland St and Air Force.    4.[player_tooltip player_id='152354' first='Cru' last='Newman'] Jr. QB Central Catholic- The returning Mt Hood POY as a sophomore and reigning state champ is the exception to the rule from a recruiting standpoint. Newman is just flat out better than everyone almost every Friday. His 21 TDs /1 INT is impressive, but his ability to escape and be a double-digit TD rusher speaks to his game.   5.[player_tooltip player_id='205822' first='Payton' last='Roth'] Sr. RB Jesuit- It's hard to tackle a kid that's 6-4 200 pounds and can move. Roth will be a 2000+ yard back, with potentially 30 TDs before he is done. He should get an opportunity to prove himself against Central Catholic in the state quarterfinals next week.   6.[player_tooltip player_id='110209' first='Jordan' last='Fisher'] Sr. RB Westview- Statistically Fisher will go down as one of the best to ever play in the Metro League. The change in playoff structure is unfortunate as the Cats deserve to be in the championship bracket. Fisher is another 2000+ yard back when all is said and done.   7.[player_tooltip player_id='271402' first='Austin' last='Rapp'] Sr. RB McMinnville- Rapp has put together one of the best seasons of any player in McMinnville's history, averaging 10 yards per carry, while rushing 147 times for 1,459 yards and 16 TDs.    8.[player_tooltip player_id='110179' first='Drew' last='Rodriguez'] Sr. WR Sprague- Rodriguez will go down as one of the most versatile athletes ever to come out of the Valley and maybe the state. He averaged close to 20 yards a reception with 10 TDs on the year while consistently being double and triple teamed.   9.[player_tooltip player_id='285852' first='Avirey' last='Durdahl'] So. QB Nelson- Sophomores are rarely mentioned if we are talking state POY candidates. Durdahl would be the exception, leading his team to an (8-1) record, while hitting on 65% of his passes with 18 TDs & 2 INTs.    10.[player_tooltip player_id='147861' first='Luke' last='Leighton'] Sr. WR Sheldon- One of the only athletes listed as a POY candidate on both sides of the football. The 6-5 195 pound, 3* WR/LB, impresses with overall versatility. Over the last two years he has 73 catches for 1,212 yards and 16 TDs. He will be even better in college.    11,[player_tooltip player_id='152337' first='Wiley' last='Donnerberg'] Jr. WR West Linn- Expect Donnerberg to be a major D1 recruit. One of the biggest reasons Hamper has destroyed the state is due to opponents having to account for both the Donnerberg's. Heading into the playoffs Wiley has 29 catches for 586 yards and 4 TDs.   12.[player_tooltip player_id='270087' first='Daschel' last='Smith'] Sr. QB South Salem- Smith just shows up every week and gets it done. For the second year in a row Daschel is a state statistical leader in multiple categories. He has been phenomenal all season leading the state in passing yards with 30+ TDs.    13.[player_tooltip player_id='152334' first='Jace' last='Burton'] Jr. WR Jesuit- Burton is only a junior and one of the state's best defensive players. He has had a phenomenal year offensively for a running team, catching 30 passes for 551 yards and 6 TDs.    14.[player_tooltip player_id='152653' first='Zhaiel' last='Smith'] So. Slot Central Catholic- One of the most exciting sophomores on the west coast didn't disappoint. Smith caught 22 passes for 507 yards and 9 TDs, averaging 23 yards per reception.    15.[player_tooltip player_id='110178' first='Jack' last='Wagner'] Sr. QB Tualatin- Wagner has had a good season, but they have not had the line play that they did last year. That said as [player_tooltip player_id='270209' first='Drew' last='Corcoran'] has played out of his mind on both sides of the ball. Look for Wagner to impress during the playoffs, currently hitting on 63% of his passes with 21 TDs/5 INTs.    15.[player_tooltip player_id='110242' first='Ryan' last='Oliver'] Sr. QB Lakeridge- The player of the year award is indicative of team success, so it's tough when your record is (3-6). The Pacers didn't have a great season, but Oliver was on point putting up outstanding numbers almost every week. He hit on 75% of his passes (179/239) with 22 Passing TDs & 2 INTs.