Published Nov 26, 2017
Revisiting the BeaversEdge Top 20 for 2017
BeaversEdge.com
Staff

In the weeks leading up to the start of fall camp 2017, we released who was in the BeaversEdge Top 20 for 2017 on an individual basis.

We revisit the preseason Top 20 and have an updated postseason Top 20 below.

If the right side of the table looks cut off on your screen, put your cursor/finger over the table and scroll to the right.

Comparing the BeaversEdge Top 20 - Preseason and Postseason
Preseason Top 20Postseason Top 20

1 - Ryan Nall

1 - Manase Hungalu

2 - Manase Hungalu

2 - Ryan Nall

3 - Xavier Crawford

3 - David Morris

4 - Bright Ugwoegbu

4 - Noah Togiai

5 - Brandon Arnold

5 - Jonathan Willis

6 - Seth Collins

6 - Gus Lavaka

7 - Gus Lavaka

7 - Thomas Tyner

8 - Artavis Perice

8 - Jalen Moore

9 - Blake Brandel

9 - Xavier Crawford

10 - Noah Togiai

10 - Seth Collins

11 - Craig Evans

11 - Artavis Pierce

12 - Jordan Villamin

12 - Bright Ugwoegbu

13 - Jalen Moore

13 - Blake Brandel

14 - Jake Luton

14 - Timmy Hernandez

15 - Andrzej Hughes-Murray

15 - Isaiah Hodgins

16 - Marcus McMaryion

16 - Jake Luton

17 - Hamilcar Rashed

17 - Shawn Wilson

18 - Titus Failauga

18 - Tuli Wily-Matagi

19 - Thomas Tyner

19 - Omar Hicks-Onu

20 - Jay Irvine

20 - Kalani Vakameilalo

* BIGGEST RISERS *

David Morris - NR to No. 3

- Finished second on the team in tackles. Had a very strong true freshman season. Future of the Beavers defense.

Noah Togiai - No. 10 to No. 4

- Leading receiver and very good blocking tight end. Togiai's best football is ahead of him.

Jonathan Willis - NR to No. 5

- A guy we definitely should have had in the preseason Top 20. Fourth on the team in tackles, tied for first in tackles for loss. Set for a big senior season.

Thomas Tyner - No. 19 to No. 7

- Didn't have a game with more than 10 carries all season long but did the most of his opportunities.

Timmy Hernandez - NR to No. 14

- The most underrated football player on the team. Technician of a wide receiver, very good route runner, great hands.

Isaiah Hodgins - NR to No. 15

- Pretty good showing for his true freshman season. Bright future ahead of him if the Beavers can develop their passing attack.

(Also added to the top 20 that were not on the preseason list: Shawn Wilson, Tuli Wily-Matagi, Omar Hicks-Onu, Kalani Vakameilalo)

* BIGGEST FALLERS *

Xavier Crawford - No. 3 to No. 9

- Only played in five games but didn't live up to expectations when he did play. Still a top player on the team.

Bright Ugwoegbu - No. 4 to No. 12

- Just 1.5 sacks and 4.5 tackles for loss. Not a very productive season but also, Clune had him in pass coverage way too much.

Brandon Arnold - No. 5 to NR

- Yikes.

Craig Evans - No. 11 to NR

- Double yikes. Evans couldn't get academically eligible and never saw the field.

Jordan Villamin - No. 12 to NR

- Disappointing end to his career after promising freshman and sophomore seasons. OSU just couldn't get the ball downfield to Villamin the last two seasons where he's at his best.

Andrzej Hughes-Murray - No. 15 to NR

- Started in just four games. Didn't have the impact we thought he would have.

(Other players that dropped out of the Top 20: Hamilcar Rashed, Titus Failauga, Jay Irvine, Marcus McMaryion)