Twenty of Oregon’s Fastest Rising Juniors (2023’s)
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The PRZ rankings will be updated in the coming weeks. Individuals listed below are not currently ranked but will be, and are some of the fastest rising athletes in the state for their respective classes. Have a look .. …
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Jake Holmes 6-4 220 DE 23’ West Linn- Jake comes from a talented family. He has size and showed up big as a Junior, with a nice stat line so far (28 total tackles, 5 tackles for loss,3 sacks). His 1st Team All TRL honors speak to his upside.
Calvin Macy 6-2 195 LB/RB 23’ Lake Oswego- Macy might jump up the charts as much as any player in Oregon. He has size, speed and was equally effective on both sides of the football. His 1st team all-conference accolades at LB in the TRL speak to where he could end up in college.
Josh Merriman 6-4 270 DL 23’ Sheldon- Merriman missed his Sophomore year due to injury but came back in a big way earning 1st team all SWC accolades. He has the size and ability to be a factor at the collegiate level.
Vaughn Croxton Vaughn Croxton 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Tigard | 2023 State OR 6-1 205 LB/FB 23’ Tigard- One of the only underclassmen in Oregon to earn all-conference honors on both sides of the football. Croxton is a physical kid who will project at LB, but can light you up playing the fullback position.
Ben Winjum 5-11 195 LB 23’ West Linn- This kid has been lights out all year, coming out of nowhere to look like one of the top defensive players in the Three Rivers. On the season he has accounted for an impressive 79 total tackles and 2 sacks, and well-deserved 1st team recognition.
Konner Grant 5-11 180 RB 23’ Tigard- Grant was one of Oregon’s breakout Juniors state wide. Statistically he had an impressive year with double digit TDs and 2nd team all-conference accolades. The speed at which he plays especially on D is what was most telling.
Reese Hare 6-4 230 OL 23’ Tigard- Potentially the anchor up front of what looks to be a very talented group of Junior’s at Tigard. Hare brings good size to the table earning 2nd team all-conference honors this past season.
Eric Pendergrass 6-0 185 RB 23’ Ridgeview – Statistically one of the leaders at the 5A level, finishing 2nd in the state in yards (1,250) with 17 TDs during the regular season. The Ravens relied on him heavily averaging 22 carries per game (6.46 ypc).
Roice Cleeland Roice Cleeland 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Jesuit | 2023 State OR 6-3 265 C 23’ Jesuit- Cleeland has good size and had an outstanding year (1st team All Metro) leading what will be one of the top returning line groups in the state. He has the potential of being the top center in Oregon.
Braiden Copeland 6-2 195 WR/LB 23’ McNary- One of the only underclassmen in Oregon to earn 1st team all-league accolades on both sides of the football. One of the fastest rising Junior’s in the state.
Camdyn Stiegler 6-3 210 QB 23’ Oregon City- Stiegler made the transfer from Churchill, having a phenomenal Junior season for OC, and earning 2nd team All TRL accolades in the state’s toughest conference.
Daschel Smith 6-2 180 QB 23’ South Salem- Smith quietly had an outstanding year, hitting on 59% of passes and finishing 3rd in the state in passing yards, with 2,158. He will lead a talented 2023 class next year.
Romynn Schaefer 6-0 225 LB 23’ Churchill- Super physical and tough kid who earned 1st team all conference honors. He finished 5th in the state during the regular season in tackles with 90.
Erick Gonzalez 5-10 160 ATH/DB 23’ North Salem- Super impressive three-sport athlete who came up big on the defensive side of the ball multiple times during the season. As of right now he might have the best Twitter handle in the state @yojumpshotwack.
Max Kirsch 6-0 170 WR 23’ Nelson- Most are aware of the talented Clackamas athlete, who helped the new HS have a decent season in their first year of existence. His 2nd team All-Mt Hood honors speak to that.
Sylus Wallace 6-2 300 OL 23’ Jesuit- Wallace earned 1st team All-Metro honors and was a pleasant surprise for the Crusaders. He was a force on the interior and will be an experienced asset as well next season.
Jackson Sager 6-2 290 OL 23’ Westview- Most are now aware of Jackson’s talented 6-5 1st team all-conference brother Campbell Sager Campbell Sager 6'5" | 245 lbs | DL Westview | 2023 State OR . That said as Jackson can play as well grabbing 2nd team All-Metro honors.
Riley Davis 6-0 175 RB 23’ Sprague- The Oly’s had a nice season, and return a host of talented kids including 3* D1 prospect Drew Rodriguez Drew Rodriguez 6'2" | 200 lbs | DB Sprague | 2023 State OR , and Davis who is somewhat of an unknown. He had a breakout year earning 1st team All MVC honors.
Kevin Interian 5-10 195 FB 23’ Tualatin- Interian had a nice Sophomore year and then broke out as a Junior earning 1st team All TRL honors. He doesn’t get the pub that some of his high-profile teammates do but he can play.
Austin Goetz 6-2 190 LB 23’ Tigard- One of the leaders of a super talented 2023 THS class. Goetz has size and speed, impressing with his consistency all year, and racking up 2nd team all-conference accolades.
Cooper Hiday 5-11 160 WR 23’ Wilsonville- The 1st team all-conference WR had a great year and will be a go to guy for the Wildcats next season. Get him in space and he is a problem.
Roman Burrow 5-11 170 DB 23’ West Salem- The Titans are hands down the most consistent team out of the Valley every year. Burrow racked up 1st team All MVC honors and will lead the group next season.