“Sam was electric on the field as a thrower and a runner. He for sure is the straw that stirs the drink for what we do offensively. He has taken quick control of our offense and has led us with remarkable skill.”

Jon Eagle

Head Coach - head coach of West Linn High

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound senior quarterback led the Lions to a 12-1 record and the Class 6A state championship this past season. Leavitt passed for 3,065 yards and 36 touchdowns, connecting on 169-of-244 passes (69 percent). He also rushed for 693 yards and eight scores, including 171 yards and a TD on the ground in West Linn’s 23-14 win over Sheldon High in the state final. He was the 2022 MaxPreps.com State Player of the Year and concluded his prep football career with 82 touchdown passes.

Academic Achievement

Leavitt has maintained a 3.61 GPA in the classroom. At the time of his selection, he had made a verbal commitment to play football on scholarship at Michigan State University this fall.

Exemplary Character

An Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, Leavitt organized a clothing and essential drive for local immigrants and delivered it to a refugee organization in Portland. He has also volunteered as part of multiple community service initiatives through his church.