JUNIOR COLLEGE
1. Clark, Zac DL: 6-2, 256 – Wichita, Kan. (Wichita North HS/Butler County C.C. (Kan.))
Bellotti’s take: “I call him a Nick Reed replacement, not that he’s going to step right into that role but he has that same type of energy.”
2. Iupati, Andrew DL: 6-1, 299 – Anaheim, Calif. (Western HS/Golden West C.C. (Calif.))
3. Littlejohn, Bryson LB: 6-1, 227 – Elk Grove, Calif. (Laguna Creek HS/Sierra C.C. (Calif.))
4. Montgomery, Terrance DL: 6-2, 291 – Pittsburgh, Pa. (East Allegheny HS/Reedley C.C. (Calif.))
“Was in the Army, is married with a child, and actually has, to me is going to fit into that same role as Will Tukuafu, an elder statesman on the team.”
HIGH SCHOOL
1. Anderson, Anthony DL: 6-4, 222 – La Mesa, Calif. (Helix HS)
2. Arden, Keaton DL: 6-5, 225 – Piedmont, Calif. (Piedmont HS)
3. Armstrong, Karrington OL: 6-2, 296 – Reno, Nev. (McQueen HS)
4. Benyard III, Everett OL: 6-7, 315 – San Diego, Calif. (Cathedral Catholic HS)
“Six-foot-7, 315 (pounds), and I think he slimmed down to that 315. He’s a giant of a man and I say that very honestly.”
5. Bowlin, Mike K: 6-3, 192 – Aliso Viejo, Calif. (Aliso Niguel HS)
6. Brown, Justin DL: 6-2, 268 – Compton, Calif. (Compton HS)
7. Burrell, Jamaal OL: 6-4, 276 – Compton, Calif. (Dominguez HS)
8. Clay, Michael LB: 5-11, 220 – San Jose, Calif. (Bellarmine College Prep)
9. Cole, Nick WR/S: 6-3, 185 – Concord, Calif. (Clayton Valley HS)
10. Fox, Trevor OL: 6-5, 287 – Temecula, Calif. (Chaparral HS)
“Has the opportunity really to play anywhere on the offensive line.”
11. Harris, Cliff CB/S: 5-11, 168 – Fresno, Calif. (Edison HS)
“He’s a little on the thin side. But he has great feet, great hips and the ability to cover.”
12. Hart, Taylor DL: 6-6, 256 – Tualatin, Ore. (Tualatin HS)
13. Hawkins, Daryle ATH: 6-4, 190 – Omaha, Neb. (Omaha Central HS)
“He’s an athlete who is playing quarterback but possibly could play receiver.”
14. Jackson, Brian CB/S: 5-10, 193 – Hoover, Ala. (Hoover HS)
“One of the best tacklers John Neal has seen on film. He will compete for playing time next year.”
15. Jackson, Diante WR: 6-2, 200 – Walnut Creek, Calif. (Las Lomas HS)
“He will compete immediately for playing time next year.”
16. Keliikipi, Wade DL: 6-3, 285 – Wai’anae, Hawaii (Wai’anae HS)
17. Lane, Braxton WR: 5-11, 192 – Tyrone, Ga. (Sandy Creek HS)
“Has been timed in sub-4.4 in the 40, is also a great baseball player who will play both here.”
18. Lokombo, Boseko LB: 6-3, 226 – Abbotsford, British Columbia (W.J. Mouat Secondary)
“We’re projecting him as a defensive player.” But, “He averaged 14.5 yards a carry, and 22 touchdowns, caught 37 passes.”
19. Patterson, Avery CB/S: 5-10, 171 – Pittsburg, Calif. (Pittsburg Senior HS)
20. Rice, Jackson P: 6-3, 225 – Moraga, Calif. (Campolindo HS)
“Rated the number one punter in the nation.”
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2009 Oregon recruiting class
Daily Emerald
February 4, 2009
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