Updated Oregon 2027 Rankings + Analysis (#31-65) - Prep Redzone (2024)

*PLEASE NOTE this list is very general in nature and will change a lot in the months/years ahead. Most freshman are not playing varsity ball and have not been able to prove themselves against legit competition.

As of right we have 100+ athletes listed for the 2027 class. Check out #31-65 referenced here..

Murff was one of the only freshman statewide to put up legit numbers at the 6A level. His 17 tackles and 4 tackles for loss at OLB were impressive. He could be one of the top RB’s coming up through the ranks as well.

Most are probably familiar with the name, as Smiley could be the guy leading the Lions after Baird Gilroy Baird Gilroy 6'5" | 215 lbs | QB West Linn | 2025 State OR graduates. The Lions feature three talented QBs in the class. He is also a solid Safety defensively.

One of the state’s fastest rising prospects, ranking as one of Oregon’s top slot receivers for the 2027 class. He was a standout coming up through youth ball before making the move to Lake O from Putnam. He could very well be a top 20 guy with continued growth and progression.

Whitworth has a chance to be one of the best QB’s in the state. Watch the film and you see a kid who is a true dual threat and could do well at the varsity level as a sophom*ore.

Another kid who has the potential of playing the QB spot for the Lions. He will likely start at Safety and be a defensive factor before that.

I would expect a breakout year for West at LO. He will likely project at LB but impresses and shows off his overall athleticism running the ball.

Lata might end up playing more of a Safety spot collegiately but will project as one of the best LB’s in the conference. He played varsity as a freshman and has been dominant versus his peers.

Blanchet played varsity ball as a freshman and could be one of the top RB’s in the state for his class. The Warriors haven’t won a football game in 2.5 years, and they will need him to step up.

Parker was a standout at Dallas before making the move to the Salem school. He played varsity ball as a freshman and will be one of the top two-way athletes in the conference.

The size speaks for itself as Fray should play early for a Gophers team that has gone 4-22 over the last three years. Mobility has been the question mark. The camp circuit will be crucial for a kid like this.

The brother of 2025 standout Ty Newbury got some playing time as a freshman, which speaks to his game. He was one of four 9^thgraders who got PT for the state champs.

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Smith was one of the few to play varsity ball as a freshman. He has legit film with the potential of climbing this list quick.

Definitely a product of his environment, with Lillard being one of the most technically sound athletes in the state for his class. He has the skill set to play early for the Tigers if he can compete physically.

The Mavericks have a bunch of young talent and will likely be a top 5 program. Agnimel has great size and can play on either side of the ball. As good as he is at WR, he may end up projecting at Safety.

Look for Johansen to step up as a sophom*ore and be influential for the Irish. The combination of him and top 27′ Kawai Chamblerlin coming off the edge should have the program excited for the future.

The Co-freshman of the year at Mountainside along with Bour-Nelson. Ormond had a great season with his projection depending upon continued growth. Regardless he will be one of the best in the Metro on the line.

Normington is one of the fastest and most elusive athletes for 2027. He played at Central Catholic as a freshman but will make the move back to Grant. His youth film is some of the best around.

Another kid who excelled as part of Team Lillard last season and has been one of the top youth athletes in Oregon. Wilks has the potential of getting in the mix for the Lakers as a sophom*ore.

The T-Wolves have a good 2026 class, but the numbers drop off with the current freshman. Hachmeister is a super talented kid and will lead that group. He’s definitely the exception to the rule from a size standpoint.

There is still a lot yet to be determined here, but VanSandt has been a standout on the 7v7 circuit as part of Team Alpha and could be a contributor for the Rams as a sophom*ore.

The talented hooper also played varsity football as a freshman. He will project as one of the top two-way threats in the state at the 4A level.

I would expect Mealus to be a big-time contributor as a sophom*ore for a Beavers team which has struggled. He’s a physical presence and moves well at LB.

The Lions are loaded with Rodriguez being a kid with good size who can play on either side of the ball. He did well as part of EForce on the 7v7 circuit.

Dimick is relatively new to football, but has been training with Team Lillard and more than looks the part. He could be one of the TRL’s biggest sleepers.

Lambert has good size and a ton of potential. He is the nephew of current coach, and former Jesuit/Boise St standout RB Raphiel Lambert. Look for him to likely contribute on both sides of the football.

Coach Lillard says not to sleep on Peterson. The 2-sport standout has shown flashes of being one of the best in the TRL for his class.

Croxford is an outstanding overall 3-sport athlete, playing mostly in the secondary for the Rams. He has the ability to be a primary WR and could be one of the best DB’s in Oregon.

Wellman was one of the few freshman at the 6A level to play varsity ball. In limited time he had 9 carries for 51 yards and will be a big part of the Cavs future.

Another kid who has done well as part of Team Lillard. Lee has good size and with continued progression could be a factor for Tigard early in his career.

The standout wrestler will also be considered one of the top lineman at the 4A level. He had double digit tackles as a freshman.

The Vikings have greatly improved as a program going 22-14 over the last three years. Keller is a big part of the future, being one of state’s top youth athletes, and catching 7 passes with a TD in the Oregon All State Game.

Ballew has shown flashes of being one of the top players on the 7v7 circuit. It will be interesting to see how that translates in the coming seasons.

Stadium has legit size, catching double digit passes with multiple TDs as a freshman at the varsity level. It’s a tough situation at the PIL school but he has done well.

Look for Ellingson to rank as one of the state’s top DB’s. He’s not the biggest kid but did excel as part of EForce.