Oregon’s Top RBs for 2023 (Ranked #1-15)
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In the coming weeks positional and overall rankings will be released by class. Per usual all rankings are based on who projects highest at the collegiate level. Have a look at the state’s top 15.. 1. Jordan Fisher…
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Continue ReadingIn the coming weeks positional and overall rankings will be released by class. Per usual all rankings are based on who projects highest at the collegiate level. Have a look at the state’s top 15..
1. Jordan Fisher Jordan Fisher 5'8" | 175 lbs | RB Westview | 2023 State OR 5-8 175 Westview- This kid is the real deal. Typically the size would prevent an individual from playing at the D1 level but I would consider Fisher an exception to the rule. In 10 games he rushed 163 times for 1549 total yards and 26 TDs.
2. Chip Allers Chip Allers 6'3" | 215 lbs | LB Summit | 2023 State OR 6-3 215 Summit- Allers projects as one of the top players in Oregon on the defensive side of the ball. That said as he transitioned to the RB spot late in the year and was dominant. He has the size and speed to be a 200+ yard, 3 TD per game RB in 2022.
3.Donald Stephens Jr. 6-0 210 Grant- Chili broke out as a freshman putting together some impressive film at the Varsity level. From a recruiting standpoint a lot will depend on this off season and how he shows up. If he is a D1 RB he will absolutely dominate the PIL.
4. Noah Staley Noah Staley 6'0" | 220 lbs | RB Jesuit | 2023 State OR 6-0 220 (FB) Jesuit – There aren’t many universities using fullbacks any more but Staley should be in the mix for anyone that does. He earned 1st team all conference honors on both sides of the football (DE) and is one of the biggest hitters state wide.
5. Josiah Davis Josiah Davis 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB North Salem | 2023 State OR 5-11 205 North Salem- For the most part Davis had his way with the competition at the 5A level, leading the state in rushing TDs (20) during the regular season, while averaging 8.5 ypc. Straight ahead speed is the primary question mark.
6. Payton Roth Payton Roth 6'4" | 200 lbs | RB Jesuit | 2023 State OR 6-3 210 Jesuit- Roth split time with a few other talented backs ( Michael Rincon Michael Rincon 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Jesuit | 2022 State OR & Lonnie Burt Lonnie Burt 6'1" | 200 lbs | ATH Jesuit | 2024 State OR ) .He has great size and moves well, but there is still a lot yet to be determined. He was a 200+ yard and multiple TD back on a few occasions.
7. Luke Ash Luke Ash 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB Tualatin | 2023 State OR 5-9 170 Clackamas- If we are talking 1st team all state and conference POY favorites, Ash is that guy next year. As a junior he was dominant rushing for 1,168 yards and 19 TDs, while averaging 8.4 yards per carry. Size is the key variable.
8. Grafton Robinson Grafton Robinson 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Sheldon | 2023 State OR 5-11 175 Sheldon- One of the state’s top all purpose backs. He accounted for 1,446 total yards and 12 TDs on the year, catching 26 passes for 400 yards and excelling as a return man with 598 yards after the kick.
9. Ty Pugliano Ty Pugliano 5'10" | 180 lbs | DB North Medford | 2023 State OR 5-10 180 North Medford- One of the SWC’s top overall athletes. Ty projects on D but earned 1st team all league honors from his RB spot, and will be in contention for conference POY honors on both sides of the ball next season.
10. Hunter MacDonald Hunter MacDonald 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB Barlow | 2023 State OR 6-0 200 Barlow- MacDonald comes from a talented family and runs hard with good vision and speed. On the year he ran for 987 yards and 14 TDs. Really like this kid.
11. Konner Grant Konner Grant 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB Tigard | 2023 State OR 5-11 185 Tigard- Physical kid who possesses legit vision when running the ball and returning kicks. He earned 2nd team All TRL honors and will run behind a talented and experienced line next season.
12. Zachariah Frazier Zachariah Frazier 6'0" | 225 lbs | RB Clackamas | 2023 State OR 6-0 220 La Salle- Frazier probably doesn’t get enough credit playing for a winless Falcons team (0-9), but he has size and can run over you and around you, earning all conference honors as a Sophomore.
13. Hudson Davis Hudson Davis 5'10" | 210 lbs | RB Newberg | 2023 State OR 5-10 185 Newberg- More of a defensive presence (Conference POY) but also a physical back who plays with no fear. Could be a super talented small college wrestler/football athlete.
14. Payton Lambert Payton Lambert 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Pendleton | 2023 State OR 6-0 180 Pendleton- A standout baseball player, Lambert can also play some football. He finished in the top 10 in TDs at the 5A level and impresses with his overall athleticism.
15. Eric Pendergrass Eric Pendergrass 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Ridgeview | 2023 State OR 6-0 185 Ridgeview- One of the state statistical leaders at the 5A level. Pendergrass finished 3rd in TDs (17) and 2nd in yards (1250) during the regular season, for a Ravens team which doesn’t get a lot of pub playing out in Central Oregon.
15tie. Kohler Hernandez Kohler Hernandez 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB Central | 2023 State OR 5-10 170 Central- This kid played lights out most of the year, similar to QB Chase W Nelson Chase W Nelson 6'5" | 225 lbs | QB Central | 2023 State OR , for a team that struggled. Hernandez went for 1,069 rushing & receiving yards and 10 TDs as one of the top dual threat backs in the state at the 5A level.