Oregon’s Top Athletes Ranked (#1-25) for the Class of 2022
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A lot has happened, minus an actual season, since posting the initial rankings back in mid-summer. Have a look at the state’s top athletes ranked #1-25 for the class of 2022, and who has been offered thus far. Not having…
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Continue ReadingA lot has happened, minus an actual season, since posting the initial rankings back in mid-summer. Have a look at the state’s top athletes ranked #1-25 for the class of 2022, and who has been offered thus far.
Not having a season is definitely unfortunate from a recruiting standpoint, but this could change quickly with the modified spring regular season ahead. Per usual rankings are based on who projects highest at the collegiate level.
1. Trejon Williams Trejon Williams 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB Jefferson | 2022 State OR 6-1 195 Safety 4* Jefferson (OFFERS: USC, Penn St, Cal, Ariz St, Washington, Oregon St, Colorado, Wash St, Kansas, Indiana, Nevada) As referenced previously Trejon projects as one of the top DB’s ever to play football in Oregon and a future Sunday guy. His overall body control is something that can’t be taught. With continued progression he will project as one of the top players in America for his class.
2.
Lamar Washington
Lamar
Washington
6'4" | 220 lbs | LB
Jefferson | 2022
OR
6-4 210 LB 4* Jefferson (OFFERS: UCLA, USC, Oregon St, Nebraska, Cal, Kansas, Nevada, Utah St)
The #1 ranked basketball player in the state. It’s rare to see a kid with his size play the LB spot with that type of fluidity and overall athleticism. If he chooses to go the football route he will project as one of the top players in the country.
3.
Darrius Clemons
Darrius
Clemons
6'3" | 195 lbs | WR
Westview | 2022
State
OR
6-3 195 WR 4* Westview (OFFERS: Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn St, Oregon, Arizona St Michigan St, Stanford, Arizona, Nebraska, Oregon St, Utah, Kansas St, Boise St, Northwestern)
Clemons is one of the most decorated recruits to come out of the state in sometime. He made the move to Utah to play at Pleasant Grove HS, after the OSAA implemented draconian measures to table the season. On the year he caught 37 passes for 760 yards and 9 TDs, averaging over 20 yards per catch.
4.
Kaden Ludwick
Kaden
Ludwick
6'5" | 245 lbs | DL
Clackamas | 2022
State
OR
6-5 230 OLB Clackamas
Once Ludwick lands his first couple offers they will come quickly. He is hands down the most underrated kid in the state as of right now. Kaden brings everything big time D1s are looking for to the table, including legit size, speed and D1 genes. He’s the real deal.
5.
Jordan King
Jordan
King
6'3" | 200 lbs | WR
Central Catholic | 2022
State
OR
6-3 205 ATH/WR 3* Central Catholic (OFFERS: Central Michigan)
King was an all-conference kid on both sides of the football as a Sophomore, helping the Rams to a state title. When all is said and done he could be a 20+ offer D1 athlete. He has that type of potential being able to play 3-4 different positions at the highest level.
6.
Brian Mannion
Brian
Mannion
6'3" | 180 lbs | QB
Mountainside | 2022
State
OR
6-3 185 QB 3* Mountainside
I’m a big advocate of Mannion. Another kid who I could for see being one of the most offered QB’s in the nation before he is done. He stepped up as a Sophomore in the last five games, throwing 14 TD’s & 2INTs, while helping the youngest and fastest rising team in Oregon to the state quarterfinals.
7.
Aaron Jones
Aaron
Jones
5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH
Westview | 2022
State
OR
5-10 180 ATH/Slot 3* Westview (OFFERS: BYU, Oregon St, Nevada, Utah St)
When in space one of the most dangerous players on the west coast. A lot of credit to him and Clemons for making the move Utah to play. Jones was hurt as a Sophomore after a breakout freshman season on Varsity. This past year he accounted for 589 all-purpose yards and 3 TDs
8.
Emar’rion Winston
Emar’rion
Winston
6'3" | 245 lbs | DL
Central Catholic | 2022
State
OR
6-3 220 OLB 4* Central Catholic (COMMITTED: Oregon)
Everyone is aware as Emar’rion comes from one of the most talented football families in the region. That said as there are a still a lot of question marks as to what position he will play at the next level and how that translates in the PAC 12.
9.
Keenan Speer-Johnson
Keenan
Speer-Johnson
6'3" | 180 lbs | WR
Tigard | 2022
State
OR
6-3 190 WR 3* Tigard (OFFERS: Kentucky, Utah St, Nevada)
One of the fastest rising recruits in the West coming from a talented football family with NFL and D1 genes. KSJ started as a sophomore, but with
Drew Carter
Drew
Carter
6'3" | 185 lbs | QB
Tigard | 2021
State
OR
early enrolling at Colorado, it brings up legit questions as to who will be getting him the ball. He needs a minimum of 8-10 touches per game if the Tigers are going to be successful.
10.
Dondrae Fair
Dondrae
Fair
6'0" | 180 lbs | QB
Jefferson | 2022
State
OR
6-0 180 QB 3* Jefferson (OFFERS: Indiana, William & Mary)
A lot of credit to the Hoosiers for getting on him early. He has the ability to change the game with his feet but also is an outstanding passer. Look for Fair to thrive with a very talented group around him.
11.
Jacob Newell
Jacob
Newell
6'5" | 220 lbs | TE
Thurston | 2022
State
OR
6-5 220 TE/DE 3* Thurston (OFFERS: New Mexico)
One of the fastest rising recruits in the West. Newell has had a successful off season, and brings a lot to the table with his size and ability to play on both sides of the football.
12.
Miles Williams
Miles
Williams
6'0" | 180 lbs | WR
Clackamas | 2022
State
OR
6-0 170 WR 3* Clackamas (OFFERS: Oregon St, Nevada)
Williams received a few early offers and had a nice Sophomore year catching 29 passes for 444 yards and 4 TDs. The spring season in Oregon will be telling to see if he continues on with his early success.
13.
Cole Prusia
Cole
Prusia
6'3" | 190 lbs | DB
Tualatin | 2022
State
OR
6-3 185 WR/DB Tualatin
Prusia earned honorable mention all-conference honors as a Sophomore at CB, in the state’s toughest conference, helping to show off his overall athleticism and versatility as a big DB. He had an outstanding off season at WR, and is a very appealing recruit, being able to play multiple spots on the field.
14.Mikey Gibson 6-2 185 QB Canby
Get used to the name as you will hear a lot about this kid as an Oregon 5A POY candidate in the years to come. In just 5 starts he accounted for 1,652 yards (410 rushing) and 13 TDs/3 INTs, hitting on 61% of his passes. A future D1 kid.
15.
Royce Fasel
Royce
Fasel
6'0" | 225 lbs | LB
Glencoe | 2022
State
OR
6-0 200 WLB/RB Glencoe
Fasel was the only Sophomore in Oregon to earn all-state honors at the 6A level. Royce earned 1st team all-conference accolades on both sides of the football, and played with a demeanor and confidence rarely seen at such a young age. With continued progression he’s a D1 kid at some level.
16. Malik Ross Malik Ross 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH Tualatin | 2022 State OR 6-0 190 ATH Tualatin
One of the most exciting athletes in Oregon who is a threat to go to the house any time he has the ball in his hands. Ross has film that speaks for itself, while him and Prusia will be one of the top 1-2 combo’s in the entire NW.
17. Dylan Layne Dylan Layne 6'2" | 200 lbs | DB Lake Oswego | 2022 State OR 6-2 195 Safety Lake Oswego
Layne has a stock that continues to rise. His overall physicality and intelligence on and off the field (4.1 GPA) speak to his game. Dylan earned all-conference accolades as a Sophomore and will be a TRL defensive POY candidate in the years to come.
18. Max Von Arx Max Von Arx 6'4" | 205 lbs | WR Grant | 2022 State OR 6-4 180 WR Grant
Not a lot of people know about him yet but they will. One of the most versatile athletes in Oregon (basketball) who earned 2nd team All PIL honors offensively as a Sophomore. Has the size and potential to be a D1 recruit moving forward.
19. Brooks Ferguson Brooks Ferguson 6'5" | 215 lbs | QB West Salem | 2022 State OR 6-5 205 QB West Salem
Brooks started as a freshman at Central HS before making the transfer to West. He is the son of Western Oregon head football coach Arne Ferguson. Coming from a football family the three sport athlete brings a lot to the table, also playing the Safety spot and showing off his overall athleticism.
20. Dom Montiel Dom Montiel 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Marshfield | 2022 State OR 6-3 185 QB Marshfield
Had an outstanding sophomore year throwing for 1,934 yards and 14 TDs, while backing that up with a very impressive off season. A lot of credit to Montiel getting out on the camp circuit (National Preps) and showing what he can do against the state’s top competition.
21. Lucas Tuski Lucas Tuski 6'0" | 215 lbs | RB Marist | 2022 State OR 5-10 190 RB Marist
One of the more intriguing prospects in Oregon, earning 2nd team all-state honors as a Sophomore at the 4A level, while carrying the ball 184 times for 1,206 yards and 24 TDs. He has power, toughness, and good speed. He will need to show this on the camp circuit against elite competition.
22. Zac Waible Zac Waible 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Lakeridge | 2022 State OR 6-3 205 WLB Lakeridge
Waible had a monster sophomore campaign making 63 total tackles and earning all-conference accolades in the brutally tough TRL. His 465-pound squat speaks to some of his testing and overall potential.
23. Spencer McKelligon Spencer McKelligon 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB Jesuit | 2022 State OR 6-3 210 Jesuit
Mckelligon didn’t get a ton of Varsity time as a Sophomore on a deep Crusaders roster, but his size and overall athleticism are telling. Expect him to be one of the top defensive players in the Metro this season and a future POY candidate.
24. Zachery Grisham Zachery Grisham 6'0" | 200 lbs | DB Central Catholic | 2022 State OR 6-0 195 Safety Central Catholic
Grisham excelled as a Sophomore on last year’s state title team, averaging 7.3 yards per carry with a couple TDs. Even with his success on offense he will project more on the defensive side of the ball.
25.Nate Vidlak 6-0 180 ATH 3* Hidden Valley
Everyone knows the name with his brother Sam Vidlak Sam Vidlak 6'2" | 175 lbs | QB Hidden Valley | 2021 State OR signing with Oregon State. Nate had a phenomenal season himself, catching 42 passes for 604 yards and 9 TDs. All this while splitting receptions with standout WR Jeremiah Noga Jeremiah Noga 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR Hidden Valley | 2021 State OR .
25. Kyron Albright Kyron Albright 6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH Beaverton | 2022 State OR 6-0 180 CB/ATH Beaverton
Most folks don’t know about Albright yet but they will soon. Expect the Beavers to exploit his talents especially if future D1 standout WR/Safety Trent Walker Trent Walker 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR Beaverton | 2021 State OR has to move to the QB position.
25. Trenton Hughes Trenton Hughes 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Hood River | 2022 State OR 6-0 190 ATH Hood River
Hughes racked up 1st team all-conference honors as a Sophomore and followed that up nicely playing for EForce on the 7v7 circuit. He should be considered one of the best in Oregon at the 5A level.