Continuing to Breakdown the 2024 Rankings (#26-50) + Analysis
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Oregon’s 2024 rankings were just updated and released as referenced here https://prepredzone.com/2022/07/icymi-2024-rankings-were-posted-this-week-45/. Have a look as we continue to break down the Top 100 (#26-50) 26. Nick Sakys Nick Sakys 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB West Linn | 2024 State…
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Continue ReadingOregon’s 2024 rankings were just updated and released as referenced here https://prepredzone.com/2022/07/icymi-2024-rankings-were-posted-this-week-45/. Have a look as we continue to break down the Top 100 (#26-50)
26. Nick Sakys Nick Sakys 6'2" | 205 lbs | QB West Linn | 2024 State OR 6-2 205 QB West Linn-Sakys jumped almost 10 spots after hitting on 68% of his passes (32/47) with 5 TDs, in limited time as a sophomore. Even with Leavitt transferring in he should be considered one of the top QBs in Oregon.
27. Dexter Foster Dexter Foster 6'4" | 210 lbs | LB Central Catholic | 2024 State OR 6-3 200 OLB Roosvelt- Head coach Ryan McCants has been a blessing to the Roughriders program. Foster earned 1st team all-league honors as a sophomore, as he has a tremendous upside with great size.
28. Mitch Mahlum Mitch Mahlum 6'3" | 240 lbs | LB Liberty | 2024 State OR 6-3 215 OLB Liberty- The son of former NFL vet and head coach Eric Mahlum. There are still a lot of question marks but his upside is through the roof, earning honorable mention all-Pacific honors in 2021′.
29. Andy Soles Andy Soles 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB Canby | 2024 State OR 6-2 205 LB Canby- I would expect Soles to be a 5A conference and state POY candidate in the years ahead. He should double his stat line (33 tackles) from a year ago as the Cougars are one of the fastest rising programs in the state.
30. Blake Hurley Blake Hurley 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH Sunset | 2024 State OR 6-2 185 ATH Sunset- The only sophomore in the Metro League to earn all-conference honors, other than Jace Burton Jace Burton 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Jesuit | 2024 State OR & Liam Cassidy Liam Cassidy 6'5" | 300 lbs | DL Jesuit | 2024 State OR . Hurley comes from a talented family and looked great over the off season.
31. Jaylan Moore Jaylan Moore 5'9" | 160 lbs | DB Sherwood | 2024 State OR 5-9 160 CB Sherwood- The 3* DB has garnered praise from many across the state. It was a good move, making the transfer to Sherwood, after earning honorable mention all PIL honors at Jeff as a Sophomore.
32. Sam Keen Sam Keen 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Springfield | 2024 State OR 6-3 290 OL/DL Marist- As stated numerous times Keen is surprisingly mobile for his size. He earned 2nd team all-conference honors as a sophomore and should be relatively dominant at the 4A level.
33. Ethan Burkhead Ethan Burkhead 5'11" | 160 lbs | ATH Thurston | 2024 State OR 5-11 170 DB Thurston- If he can stay healthy the sky’s the limit. Burkhead is one of the fastest kids in the state and should be one of the best in Oregon at the 5A level.
34. Hatimu Letisi Hatimu Letisi 6'0" | 255 lbs | DL South Salem | 2024 State OR 6-0 255 DL South Salem- Letisi jumped almost 30 spots on the board after an outstanding off season where he was dominant. He doesn’t possess prototypical size for the position but his talent counters that.
35. Gabe Howard Gabe Howard 6'2" | 180 lbs | ATH West Linn | 2024 State OR 6-2 180 WR West Linn- The Oregon baseball commit could play college football if he ever wanted to pursue both. The Lions are loaded so we will see how that translates.
36. Kenen Elder Kenen Elder 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Tualatin | 2024 State OR 6-0 175 ATH Tualatin- Thus far Elder hasn’t gotten the opportunities he would have hoped for on a loaded T-Wolves roster. That should change in the years ahead.
37. Tashi Crofut Tashi Crofut 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Lakeridge | 2024 State OR 5-11 205 WLB Lakeridge- Similar to teammate Ehan Biondine, in that they both fly around and are experienced beyond their years. As a sophomore he made 38 total tackles, with 5 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks, earning 2nd team all TRL honors.
38. Patrick Wooley Patrick Wooley 6'5" | 350 lbs | DL Liberty | 2024 State OR 6-5 350 DL Liberty- Everyone likes Wooley. He’s a great kid and teammate who earned 1st team all-Pacific accolades last season. Question’s come with his mobility as he is a massive presence.
39.Jacob Hutchinson 6-2 180 QB Jesuit- The Crusaders the run the ball, even more so with backs like Roth and Lonnie Burt Lonnie Burt 6'1" | 200 lbs | ATH Jesuit | 2024 State OR Jr. It will be interesting to see what they do from a passing standpoint as Hutchinson is an outstanding overall athlete who can throw.
40. Cayden Eckel Cayden Eckel 5'8" | 170 lbs | RB Roseburg | 2024 State OR 5-8 170 RB Roseburg- The small and shifty back had an impressive sophomore campaign, earning 1st team all SWC honors, while helping the Indians to the 2nd round of the 6A playoffs and a 9-2 record.
41. Kasen Covert Kasen Covert 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB Sherwood | 2024 State OR 6-0 180 QB Sherwood- A lot of people will be watching Covert after his success on the 7v7 circuit. The Bowmen return some talented kids, including one of the more experienced lines in the state.
42. Malcolm I’aulualo Malcolm I’aulualo 6'3" | 250 lbs | OL Hood River | 2024 State OR 6-3 245 OL/DT Hood River- Most aren’t aware of I’aulualo, playing out in the Gorge but he did well in 2021, racking up 1st team all-league accolades on offense, while potentially projecting on D.
43.Connor Cesaro 6-3 190 WR- Cesaro should be a primary target along with the 4* Pugliano, presenting matchup problems for all with their size. He will have big shoes to fill with the graduation of Bryce Dyer.
44 Brian Smith Brian Smith 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB Tigard | 2024 State OR 6-3 215 TE/DE Tigard- Really like this kid. Smith could climb this list quickly as he has legit size and speed and can play multiple spots on the field.
45. Luke Womack Luke Womack 6'4" | 195 lbs | WR Lakeridge | 2024 State OR 6-4 195 WR Nelson- As noted the 3-sport athlete looks the part and has great size and smarts (4.0 GPA). He makes the move to the new HS where he will team with 2nd team all Mt Hood WR Max Kirsch Max Kirsch 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Nelson | 2023 State OR .
46. Zavier Russell Zavier Russell 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB Lake Oswego | 2024 State OR 6-0 200 RB Jefferson- People have high expectations for Russell who earned 2nd team all PIL honors last season. There are still a lot of unknowns with the team and conference struggling.
47. Eli Johnson Eli Johnson 6'4" | 200 lbs | WR South Salem | 2024 State OR 6-4 200 WR South Salem- The genes and size speak for themselves. The Saxons are loaded at the skill positions so it will be interesting to see how the ball is spread around. A good problem to have if you are South.
48. Tyson Hunt Tyson Hunt 6'4" | 220 lbs | LB Tualatin | 2024 State OR 6-4 215 DE/TE Tualatin- Hunt didn’t play much as a Sophomore but has great size and should get in the mix on both sides of the football. He’s definitely an appealing two-way threat.
49. Teagen Allen Teagen Allen 6'3" | 300 lbs | OL Cascade | 2024 State OR 6-3 300 OL Cascade- Allen has legit size and had an outstanding sophomore season earning 1st team all-conference honors. Look for him to be a 1st team all-state kid in the fall.
50. Kyrin Fuimaono Kyrin Fuimaono 6'0" | 195 lbs | QB McKay | 2024 State OR 6-0 165 QB McKay- Fuimaono started as a freshman and had a phenomenal sophomore campaign, throwing 21 TDs to 4 INTs, while hitting on 65% of his passes. He has helped the Royal Scots turn a corner after going 4-21 from 2018-21′.