As you may well realize I don’t do numbered lists. That was something I hated doing my 10 years at Rivals.com and it was never something I wanted to pursue. No one can list out who is #1 or #50 in order. It’s great for stroking egos or getting parents and kids fired up and creating debate and chatter in forums. It is not what we do. Over the years my work has stayed on what is real and what works. We look at recruits one at a time and just like college coaches do.
How great of an asset would this athlete be to our team and how bad do we want him? That is completely driven by what the team needs. For instance would the heralded Jesuit running back Jason Talley be a great pick up for a team like OSU? Yes. The facts seem to be they are not in need of a big running back or linebacker and even though he is a great selection they only have certain needs and very few scholarships to give. To me he is a Top 3 or 4 selection this season- but that is just in my view. So being #1 or #9 is not going to impact anyone’s decisions. Same goes for Star Rankings.
I prefer to just enjoy the talents for what they are. So as we head into the finals tomorrow here are some of the best Top Seniors from around Oregon that we think are worthy of special mention:
Jason Talley- Jesuit HS- Non-Committed
Jason passes 2,500 yards on the ground and has so far not been stopped by anyone. He might have had 3,500 yards had Ken Potter not called him off. AT 6’2″-218 lbs he has improved and risen to the very top of this class. NO question he is an impact guy at the next level. Has Big Sky offers in hand. Film!
Kayode Rufai – Lincoln HS – Not Committed
#45 for Lincoln is the explosive 6’4″- 250 lb speed rush Defensive End Kayode Rufai. He is the hottest recruit in Oregon this late in the game and that is because he dominated sideline to sideline. He has a near 7 foot wingspan and can run!! 10 Offers including Pac 12 and more are coming! WOW – Watch Film
Cam McCormick- Summit HS- Oregon Commit
6’5″- 225 lb Cam McCormick only played one play last week in the State Title game but it was huge because his team won and he missed this season with an Injury. He is as special of a big athlete as you will see and will tear it up at Oregon where he is committed! Congrats Cam!
Tobe Okafor – Central Catholic- Non Committed
Tobe Okafor of Central Catholic is built as much as anyone in this class for the next level. He played offense and defense and in that body he will be able to do either. 6’4″- 280 lbs and ready to move on- D-1 Schools have offered and we are waiting on a decision is all!
Sam Noyer – Beaverton – Colorado Commit
Sam Noyer of Beaverton HS is the best QB in this Senior Class. The 6’4″-215 lb stud is headed to Colorado. He did so many things to help his squad have a great season- they just could not get past Jesuit- no one has. On a Pac 12 team surrounded by big time talent look out. This Beaver is gonna fly!
Justin Herbert – Sheldon- Oregon Commit
Justin Herbert is an Oregon Duck commit and like Noyer a top QB in State. He also could not get past Jesuit with his irish but he showed great poise. At 6’5′- and physical as heck the Ducks may have found a Quick Release QB for their offense right in their home town. This is a big time guy!
Osa Odighizuwa – David Douglas- UCLA Commit
Osa Odighizuwa is 6’3″-265 lbs and FAST! Like his All American Brother he too is an All American and playing in the Semper Fidelis Bowl. He is headed to UCLA where his brother OWA flourished – Owa is now with the NY Giants! OSA is the real deal. This guy is going to wreak havoc in the Pac 12!
Trevon Bradford – Oregon City- OSU Commit
Trevon Bradford will head off to OSU after a 3 year starting and starring role at Oregon City. The Slot, WR, DB, Utility back will flourish in the Pac 12 and we see him being a go to guy for the Beavers!
Jordan Happle – Jesuit – Non-Committed
Jordan Happle has several offers and may land a Pac 12 before it is over. He is the best Defensive Back we have seen play this season and we have some great ones. Also a huge threat on offense. Great athlete still not committed. Watch Film
Conner Crist – Tigard- Non Committed
Conner Crist seems to be forever waiting on a Pac 12 team. He is an excellent Center or NG and at 6’3″- 310 lbs he impacted both sides of the ball every single down. Great linemen with offers who we think is worth a solid Look – Watch Film!
Lamar Winston Junior- Central Catholic – Oregon Commit
Lamar Winston will go on to be a starter at Oregon. At 6’3″- 215 lbs he is a proto-type linebacker. He showcased every skill you could want in a top recruit and led his team to 2 State Titles in 3 seasons. Not to shabby! A complete college prospect!
Samori Toure – Westview HS – Non-Committed
Samori Toure was the best wide receiver in the class by many’s count. His size at 6’3″- 180 lbs is perfect and his ability to make catches allowed him to lead the State most of this season. He is probably the most unheralded of the recruits and capable of great things at any level. Watch His Film!
Kaelin Himphill- Liberty – Non-Committed
Liberty HS is home to one of the most explosive outside linebackers in the game. Kaelin Himphill has a number of offers- the list is growing. Could a PAC 12 like OSU be there for him? It seems eminent.
Thomas Laverde- Lincoln – Uncommitted
Lincoln HS is Home to 6’6″- 280 lb Tom Laverde. I am sorry I never got on his story earlier. He is a big time Nasty Linemen who moves very well and who will go a LONG way at the next level. Watch Film
Connor Berggren- West Linn – Non Committed
Connor Berggren is one of several great wide receivers at West Linn. He is 6’3″- 185 lbs and dominates the field in open space. He is so fluid and smooth and yet powerful and fast. A true college bound talent- Watch Film
Brady Breeze Central Catholic- Oregon Commit
Brady Breeze is one of the the most intelligent and perhaps most complete players in the class. I don’t believe anyone plays with more heart and more intensity then this guy. A 3 year starter and true football player. Oregon has a good one here.
Sam Maughan- Oregon City- Non-Committed
Sam is a true star and holds 3 offers. At 6’4″- he is long and lien and for sure has the best routes in this Class- they are crisp, concise, and once he has the ball he is gone! The Mountain West seems in his future where we think he could tear it up!
Steffen Jacobsen- Wilson HS- NonCommitted
Steffen Jacobsen was an unheralded player most of his career but made the most of his opportunities and has several offers to play college football at the D1 and D1AA level. He is an excellent recruit! Watch Film-
Watch tomorrow as we add more names to this Watch List:
- Sam Chitty – West Linn Linebacker
- Jakob Eisenbeiss – Sherwood Linebacker
- Cody Coppedge – West Linn WR
- Conner Mitchell – HUDl
- Anouson Keobounamm – Centennial – OL
- Kyle Hamper- Jesuit – LB
- Mike Petroff- Jesuit – LB
- Brayden Bafaro- Liberty LB
- Ian Van Der Meer – Sam Barlow- TE
- Shashi Penn- Ashland WR
- Tyler Jensen- Forest Grove QB
- More coming!
Peter Hamper
December 7, 2015 at 12:26 am
I would like video disc of Oregon 6A fb championship game.
Also how can I get individual phot of a player?
Thank you