Washington’s Fab Freshman; Ross Bowers & Cy Sirmon

(Ross Bowers 6-2 175 Fr. QB Bothell) Normally at NEI we tend not to feature High School Freshman, but we think we may have found two kids worthy of an exception. Ross Bowers (6-2 175 Fr. QB Bothell) is considered the #1 QB in Washington for the class of 2015, and has looked extremely impressive at our elite events with the top sophomore and junior QB’s in State. Bowers played…

March 27, 2012
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Marists Miller Heads East

by Taylor Barton (Paxton Miller 6-2 245 Jr. Marist) Paxton Miller made it official when he signed his letter of intent with Dakota School Of Mines and Technology, a D2 program in South Dakota. Many of you may be familiar with the Head Coach, Stacy Collins, who just took that program over after coaching at Portland State the past few seasons. Familiar with the area, Collins immediately started contacting top…

March 24, 2012
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Regional Event #1 Team Preview: Ashland Football 2012

Mason Montgomery 6-0 210 So LB Danial White Jon Volz RJ Atteberry 6-0 165 Jr S/ATH                                 A program that has had one of the best run’s of any team in state history through the 80’s and 90’s were the Ashland Grizzlies. The Southern Oregon college town has an abundance of football tradition and are…

March 24, 2012
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Breaking News: Danny Mattingly Offered By Nebraska

(Danny Mattingly 6-5 235 Jr TE/DE Mead) Over the past couple of weeks, since he received a handful of offers, things have been sort of slow for Mead (Spokane) LB/DE/TE Danny Mattingly, but that relative “eye of the storm” has appeared to have passed and he was offered by Nebraska earlier today. In addition to his offer from the Huskers, Mattingly also has full rides from the likes of Boise…

March 23, 2012
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Regional Event #1 Team Preview:South Medford 2012

Pat Alexander Sam Curtius Adrian Garcia 6-1 175 Jr. WR/CB Tristian Lallo 6-4 215 So. TE/DE Christian Bowley 5-6 165 So. RB/CB                     Prior to each combine we will do a breakdown of the teams that should be out in full force at the event. Here we see a quality South Medford program that returns a great deal of talent, even…

March 23, 2012
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Impressive West Valley DL Robert Koch

One thing college coaches are always looking for from a prospect is a non-stop motor, and that definitely represents West Valley (Yakima) DL Robert Koch who earned First Team All-Big Nine honors after posting 60 tackles and five sacks as a junior in 2012. “I’m a freestyle wrestler, so that helps me with my leverage and strength,” Koch told Northwest Elite Index over the weekend. “I’m working real hard on…

March 22, 2012
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Linebacker University..Colorito, Lomax,Ezell, Banks, Henry, Griggs (Oregon)

Have a look at a two part series featuring Oregon and Washington’s Top linebackers for the class of 2013. Its a fairly deep group with size and a couple under the radar kids that could play some big time ball. We have been hearing from schools all over the country, as NEI has become the overwhelming Northwest leader for recruiting. We feel fortunate to have the contacts that we do…

March 21, 2012
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Silky Smooth Bellevue DB/WR Reuben Mwehla

A player just starting to make his presence felt this spring is Bellevue (Wa.) DB/WR Reuben Mwehla, a 5’9″, 185-pounder who will see time on both sides of the ball this coming fall. “Last year, I played behind Tyler Hasty on defense, so I didn’t get much time at DB, but on offense I started every game at wide receiver,” Mwehla told Northwest Elite Index recently. “This year I’ll play…

March 20, 2012
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Taylor Barton Recognized by O Live as Bright Light In Football Community

(Washington Husky QB Taylor Barton) I wanted to again commend all of our Oregon and Washington Top athletes on the most productive winter football months we have ever had in the Northwest. The training has been incredible and people have balled out all over the place. The best of the best going against one another has been remarkably beneficial for all of the athletes. We are excited to take a…

March 20, 2012
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Two NW Top Athletes Closing In On Offers;Tanner Shipley & Johnny Ragin

(Tanner Shipley 6-2 190 Jr. WR/S Wilsonville) Were not quite sure who will be the first to offer, but we are willing to bet it will be sometime soon. Tanner Shipley (6-2 190 Jr WR/S) and Johnny Ragin (6-3 210 Jr H-Back/LB) of Wilsonville are two of the top recruits in the northwest and may be the two most complete athletes in Oregon without an offer. Its still early, but…

March 20, 2012
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