Oregon’s Top Performers- Week 4 DEFENSE
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Oregon Defensive Player of the Week: Vaughn Croxton Vaughn Croxton 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Tigard | 2023 State OR LB 23′ Tigard- Croxton was one of the top players in the TRL as a junior, earning 2nd team all-conference…
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Oregon Defensive Player of the Week:
Vaughn Croxton
Vaughn
Croxton
6'1" | 220 lbs | LB
Tigard | 2023
State
OR
LB 23′ Tigard- Croxton was one of the top players in the TRL as a junior, earning 2nd team all-conference honors on both sides of the ball. He’s back doing more of the same, making 13 tackles against Liberty in the 40-7 win.
Luke Fahner Luke Fahner 6'1" | 195 lbs | LB Barlow | 2024 State OR LB 24′ Barlow- Fahner made the move from Gresham where he was all Mt Hood as a sophomore. He is a huge addition to the Bruins D and was a key factor in the upset of #6 Clackamas last week.
Easton Abbott Easton Abbott 6'3" | 225 lbs | DL North Medford | 2023 State OR DE 23’/ AJ Pugliano AJ Pugliano 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE North Medford | 2024 State OR DE 24′ North Medford- Everyone knows about the 4* Pugliano who garnered 1.5 sacks against North Salem. That said as I would consider Abbott one of the more underrated athletes in the state, at 6-3 225 pounds. He added 2.5 sacks in the 27-13 win.
Kaleo Kelly LB 23′ Bend- The Lavabears look like a top 10 6A team right now. The undersized LB (5-9 200) has played with his hair on fire all season. He was clutch in the 35-0 win over #5 Canby.
Parker Williams Parker Williams 5'10" | 175 lbs | DB South Salem | 2024 State OR DB 24′ South Salem- As of right now Williams projects as a 1st team all-conference DB. On the night he made 10 tackles with 4 PBU’s in the 48-35 loss to South Medford.
Caleb Clardy Caleb Clardy 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB David Douglas | 2023 State OR LB 23′ David Douglas- It’s a tough situation for the 3* recruit with the Scots struggling, as he is one of the top LB’s in the entire NW. He made 13 tackles in the 41-6 loss to Sandy.
Dylan Schifferdecker DB 24′ / Jackson L Babbitt Jackson L Babbitt 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Springfield | 2024 State OR DB 24′ Springfield- Babbitt has been on this list as much as any kid in the state. He had another INT as one of the state leaders with 3, and two defensive TDs on the season. The 6-0 190-pound Schifferdecker had 2 INTs on the night and looked outstanding.
Pierce Walker Pierce Walker 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB North Salem | 2024 State OR DB 24′ North Salem- Walker had a big night, even in the 27-13 loss. His 2 TDs and INT to the house kept the Vikings in the contest.
Corey Miller LB 23′ Dallas- The 5-9 senior LB is one of the big reasons the Dragons are listed among the top teams in the state at the 5A level. He had 6 total tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 2 recoveries in their 26-21 win over West Albany. They will have a legit shot come playoff time.
Parker Feld-Gore OLB 23′ Wilson- The senior OLB/QB actually had 4 INTs in a single game on defense in the teams 44-0 win over Madison.