MaxPreps 2017 Oregon preseason high school football Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard

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See what made West Linn great and what it must replace in 2017.


1. Jesuit (Portland)
2016 record: 12-1
Head coach: Ken Potter

Jesuit enters 2017 with a host of expectations after falling in the semifinals last season.

Washington commit Trey Lowe returns for the Crusaders as the No. 3-rated player in Oregon according to 247Sports. He's joined by top-rated Oregon center Travis Spreen, who has Division I size at 6-foot-3, 290 pounds.

Jesuit must replace both defensive ends as it lost Jarred and Joel Daul to graduation.



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2. West Linn
2016 record: 14-0
Head coach: Chris Miller

The big question facing the Lions: how do you replace Tim Tawa? You can't, but Ethan Long will get the keys to the offense.

He'll have help with rising senior running backs Tyler Good and Ahmir McGee and 6-6, 240 pound tight end Keishon Dawkins.

Defensively, strong safety Zack Huffstutter joins Good to anchor the West Linn defense.

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3. Central Catholic (Portland)
2016 record: 10-4
Head coach: Steve Pyne

Rising sophomore quarterback Cade Knighton is the real deal for the Rams. He'll have 6-5, 280 pound tackle Daniel McDougall to protect him and anchor the line.

Defensively, Central Catholic should be monstrous, as a pair of linebackers return in 4-star Eli'jah Winston and Malakai Salu. Austin Hill is a speedster at safety.
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4. Sheldon (Eugene)
2016 record: 10-2
Head coach: Lane Johnson

Quarterback Michael Johnson Jr. is a transfer from King's Academy, following his father, who is a coach for the University of Oregon. The younger Johnson is the No. 6 dual threat QB in the Class of 2019 who threw for 2,100 yards passing and 23 scores to complement 775 yards rushing and 12 TDs last season.

Guard Cody Shear (6-4, 285) and tackle Kyle Rygg (6-4, 235) provide a formidable line for Johnson.



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5. South Medford (Medford)
2016 record: 7-3
Head coach: Bill Singler

Quarterback Robbie Patterson was honorable mention 6A All-State as a junior and is poised for a great season in 2017. Last year during the regular season, Patterson threw for nearly 1,900 yards and 23 touchdowns.

He's surrounded by three elite skill athletes in running back Jaylin Parnell, receiver Chase Cota and slot receiver Kaleb Franklin.