Recruiting roundup: Northwest Showcase MVPs, top plays and recruiting updates

A look at the top recruiting stories over the weekend

The Northwest Showcase brought more than 700 campers to Western Oregon University to display their talents for more than two dozen college football coaches.

Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning and Oregon State Beavers coach Jonathan Smith were guest speakers at the event, but coaches from California, Portland State, Texas, Utah, Washington and many others were present.

Here's a look at the top recruiting stories from that camp:

- Northwest Showcase: A look at the top performers, including Micah Banuelos as overall camp MVP

Simply put, Micah Banuelos did everything right at the Northwest Showcase.

Great footwork and hands were the key to his great day, but he also showed plenty of assertiveness to ensure he got in front of as many college coaches as possible and took reps against the best defenders.

The 6-foot-3, 285-pound offensive lineman lacks the height of an elite tackle prospect, but his technique (particularly feet) more than made up for that Saturday.

- Dorian Thomas, Oregon State pledge and 3-star tight end, open to all schools with growing interest from Texas and Oklahoma

Following stellar showings at Oklahoma and Texas camps, the 6-foot-4, 220-pound pass-catcher said he is open to all schools.

Thomas, the nation's No. 24 tight end, can also play linebacker at a high level, and is being pursued by several Pac-12 programs, as well as a few top-flight Big 12 schools.

- O'Dea 5-star running back/defensive back Jason Brown is seeking substance over spark in recruitment

Rated the nation's No. 4 athlete, the 5-foot-10, 194-pound ball-carrier already holds offers from Alabama, Florida State, Michigan State, Oregon, Texas, Texas A&M, USC, Washington and others

- Nation's No. 12 linebacker Blake Nichelson previews Florida State, Oregon official visits

Nichelson made the top defensive play of the camp, breaking up a pass intended for five-star running back Jason Brown 

- Nation's No. 6 linebacker Brayden Platt discusses recruitment, shot put state title 

Platt was clearly a priority for Oregon, as Dan Lanning pulled him aside at the camp for some one-on-one time

- Fast-rising Yelm linebacker Isaiah Patterson discusses Oregon offer and summer plans 

Patterson is hoping for a summer filled with more offers - and a driver's license. 

- Florida QB Dae'Jon Shanks shares 1st offer with little brother in viral reaction video