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Samuel Johnson: A 6'4 Two-Way Athlete Climbing Oregon's 2027 Board
South Salem's Samuel Johnson put up 41 catches for 550 yards this past season — a 6'4, 4.64 two-way prospect with a 4.0 GPA and the length college staffs hunt for at receiver.
Jackson Dixon: Middleton's Two-Way Standout at LB and RB
A three-year varsity contributor for one of Idaho's 6A title contenders, Jackson Dixon brings linebacker instincts, running back power, and a wrestler's toughness. Here's the 2027 prospect's full profile.
Sheldon's Ryker Rohaley: The 2028 QB Already Running a 6A Offense
A sophomore starter at one of Oregon's top programs, Ryker Rohaley is following a quarterback path Sheldon knows well. Here's why college coaches should have the 2028 signal-caller on their radar.
Andrew Guthrie: One of Oregon's Top 2027 QBs Coming Off a State Title Run
Summit's Andrew Guthrie threw for 2,062 yards and 23 TDs on a 12-1 state runner-up team, took home IMC Offensive Player of the Year and 1st Team All-State honors, and already holds D1 offers from Boise State, Idaho, and Eastern Washington.
Houston Lillard: The Tualatin DB With a Boise State Offer, Forged in Oregon's Toughest League
Class of 2027 defensive back Houston Lillard is a two-way starter in the Three Rivers League, Oregon's toughest conference — and Boise State has already come calling.
Kai Boatsman: The 2028 QB Who Led Sherwood to a Conference Title
Sherwood quarterback Kai Boatsman threw for 532 yards and 7 touchdowns on a Pacific Conference Championship team — and he runs with Eforce, one of Oregon's top 7-on-7 programs. — here's why he's a 2028 prospect to track.
We Watched 50 Recruiting Highlight Films. Here Are the 7 Mistakes That Got Them Turned Off in 30 Seconds
Most talented athletes never get a fair evaluation from college coaches — not because of their ability, but because their highlight film makes a fatal mistake in the first 30 seconds.
5 Signs a College Coach Is Genuinely Interested in Your Athlete — vs. Just Keeping Them on a List
Learn the five specific signals that separate a coach who is seriously pursuing your athlete from one who is simply keeping them warm on a list.
What College Coaches Are Actually Looking at When They Scroll Your Athlete's Instagram at Midnight
83% of college coaches research recruits online before making an offer — and most of them check Instagram last thing at night.
9th Grade Is Not Too Early — The Recruiting Timeline Every Freshman Family Is Ignoring and Paying For Later
The decisions made in freshman year about courses, grades, film, and exposure cannot be undone in junior year, and the families who understand this give their athlete a two-year head start.
D1 Dream or D2 Reality — The Honest Conversation Every Recruit and Parent Needs to Have Before Junior Year
Here is the honest conversation about what Division I actually means versus what D2 genuinely offers, and the five questions every recruit and parent needs to answer before junior year changes everything.
Nobody Talks About the NAIA — and That Silence Is Costing Pacific Northwest Athletes Real Scholarships
The NAIA awards over $1.3 billion in athletic scholarships every year across 94 football programs — and most Pacific Northwest families have never contacted a single one of them.