Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The California teams that may have gotten a win in on Branham High School during the 2018 season might not be so lucky this year. The Bruins were a young team taking their lumps but showed a lot of grit, especially on offense, averaging 21 points per game giving promise to a big 2019 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The evolution of college defenses is in full-swing and one of the ambassadors of the change is Class of 2020 outside linebacker/safety Kourt Williams. The 6-1, 215-pound, defender was instrumental during his junior season with St. John Bosco (Bellflower) helping the Braves to a 13-1 record that culminated with an end of season No. […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG TJ Griffin Profile Height and Weight: 5-11, 175 Position: Corner and Receiver Classification: 2020 High School: Mission Viejo – Mission Viejo, California – Division I – South Coast League 2018 Diablos Record: 6-6 – ranked No. 22 nationally Interest: Arizona, Arizona State, Cal, Nevada, USC, San Jose State, and Oregon State Unofficial […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The recruitment of Sandalwood High School cornerback/defensive back Jahquez Robinson (6-2, 180) is a great reminder to all college football programs about jumping on a talented recruit early and not waiting to forge the all-too important bond between player and coach. Robinson showed out against Florida 8A competition leading to a frenzy along the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 2018 season was a big one on the gridiron for Bingham High School seeing the Miners post a 10-2 record making a semifinal run into the Utah playoffs before a heartbreaking 28-21 loss to American Fork. The fantastic season was a compilation of talented players stepping up with a team first focus, and […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG JD Johnson Profile Height and Weight: 6-4, 210 Position: Quarterback Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Pinnacle – Phoenix, Arizona – 6A Desert Valley 2018 Pioneer Record: 8-3 – No. 6 ranked team in Arizona 2018 stats (11 games): 123 of 196 (63%) for 2,004 yards with 17 touchdowns and one […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Asontt Williams Profile Height and Weight: 5-11, 180 Position: Receiver Classification: 2021 High School: Cathedral – Los Angeles, California – Division II – Angelus League 2018 Phantoms Record: 8-3 2018 stats (8 games): 11 receptions for 214 yards with two touchdowns and one rushing score Recruiting Interest: TCU, USC, Arizona State, […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Mason West Profile Height and Weight: 6-4, 240 Position: Tight End Classification: 2020 High School: La Habra High School – La Habra, California – Division II – Freeway League 2018 Highlanders Record: 7-4 2018 stats (11 games): 22 receptions for 375 yards with five touchdowns Recruiting Interest: Vanderbilt, UCLA, Washington, and […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Justin Simpson-Brewer Profile Height and Weight: 6-1, 208 Position: Linebacker and Safety Classification: 2020 High School: La Habra High School – La Habra, California – Division II – Freeway League 2018 Highlanders Record: 7-4 2018 stats (11 games): 80 tackles, 32 solo, two tackles for a loss, one sack, four QB hurries […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The Lake Stevens High School football coaches knew what they had on the roster, and they knew it was only a matter of time until they could fully unleash their monster talent. The reveal took place during the 2018 season and the nightmares are real for opposing 4A Washington teams; that nightmare is do-everything […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The blur streaking across the Harmony Grove High School gridiron during the 2018 season was all-purpose back and return specialist Xaylon Falls. Falls went over 1,000 yards receiving and rushing during his junior campaign posting 34 total touchdowns and 12 two-point conversions. When the ball came his way on kickoffs and punts, the speedster […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Clark Phillips III Profile Height and Weight: 5-11, 184 Position: Corner – Running Back and Receiver Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 4-Star – No. 4 CB nationally (247) High School: La Habra High School 2018 Record: 7-4 2018 stats (9 games): 18 tackles, two interceptions, and 10 passes defended Offense: 54 receptions for […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 2018 season on the gridiron for Little Rock Christian Academy was a dream season. In a Hollywood stylized storyline, the Warriors rolled through the schedule averaging 54 points per game squashing opposing 5A Arkansas competition, sans one team – Pulaski Academy. The Bruins ruled the 5A field since 2014 winning title after title. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Unless one got to see Checotah High School in action during the 2018 season or watched game film on the Wildcats, the big breakout season produced by Class of 2020 athlete Jacob Barrett may have passed without notice. The unheralded talent proved his was a dynamic playmaker on both sides of the ball proving […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Photo credit: Raymond Joyce Photography Twitter: @RJPSports Chris Street Profile Position: Running Back and Slot Receiver Height and Weight: 5-10, 190 Classification: 2020 Ranking: 3-Star 2018 High School: JSerra Catholic – San Juan Capistrano, California – Trinity League 2018 Lions Record: 9-3 – ranked No. 17 nationally, No. 7 in California (MaxPreps) […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Darnell Washington Profile Position: Tight End and Defensive End Height and Weight: 6-7.5, 248 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 5-Star High School: Desert Pines – Las Vegas, NV – 4A – Northeast League 2018 Jaguars Record: 8-3 2018 Stats (7 games): 31 tackles, nine tackles for a loss, two sacks, one interception, and […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Christian Vaughn Profile Position: Running Back Height and Weight: 5-9, 203 Classification: 2020 High School: Desert Oasis – Las Vegas, Nevada – 4A – Southwest League 2018 Diamondbacks Record: 6-5 2018 Stats (10 games): 252 carries for 1,648 yards with 22 touchdowns and two receptions for 27 yards Interests: San Diego […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Cristian Dixon Profile Position: Receiver Height and Weight: 6-2, 180 Classification: 2021 Recruiting Ranking: 4-Star High School: Diamond Ranch – Corona, California – Division I – Big VIII League 2018 Panthers Record: 7-4 2018 Stats (11 games): 43 receptions for 862 yards with nine touchdowns; 1 of 1 for 50-yard TD […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Alonso Person Profile Position: Outside Linebacker and Receiver Height and Weight: 6-3, 215 Classification: 2020 2018 High School: Narbonne – Harbor City, CA – Division-I – Marine League 2018 Gauchos Record: 10-4 2018 stats (12 games): 14 receptions for 180 yards with one touchdown Defense: 24 tackles, 11 solo, two passes defended, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are players coming up through the high school ranks who project to be difference makers with the potential to be a two- or three-year starter with All-Conference talents. And, then there are guys like Class of 2021 running back Iverson Celestine who could be all that and more showing the capability of being […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Photo credit: Raymond Joyce Photography Twitter: @RJPSports The proof is out there for all to see, they just have to watch the reel. Class of 2020 offensive lineman Logan Bednar is dominating his peer group and doing it on one of the biggest stages in the country, against southern California competition in the Trinity […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Elijah Queen Profile Position: Receiver Height and Weight: 6-3, 189 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star 2018 High School: Narbonne – Harbor City, California – Division I – Marine League 2018 Gauchos Record: 10-4 2018 Stats (9 games): 33 receptions for 386 yards with four touchdowns Offers (3): Nevada, Southern Miss, and […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Theo Grabill Profile Position: Receiver Height and Weight: 6-1.5, 185 Classification: 2021 2018 High School: St. Thomas Aquinas – Overland Park, KS – Class 5A 2018 Saints Record: 12-0 – No. 2 ranked in Kansas (MaxPreps) 2018 Stats (7 games): 11 receptions for 162 yards with four touchdowns – in flex-bone offense […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Lavon “LV” Bunkley-Shelton Profile Position: Receiver/Athlete Height and Weight: 6-0, 180 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 4-Star 2018 High School: Serra – Gardena, California – Division I – Mission League 2018 Cavaliers Record: 5-6 2018 Stats (11 games): 81 receptions for 1,012 yards with three touchdowns Defense: 35 tackles, 18 solo, three interceptions, […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Kayden Thomas Profile Position: Cornerback and Receiver Height and Weight: 5-8, 165 Classification: 2020 High School: Santa Monica – Santa Monica, California – Division 12 – Ocean League 2018 Vikings Record: 4-6 2018 Stats (7 games): 26 tackles, 19 solo, and one interception Offense: 16 receptions for 149 yards Special Teams: seven […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Zaire Macon Profile Height and Weight: 5-9.5, 168 Position: Cornerback Classification: 2020 2018 High School: Centennial – Corona, California – Division I – Big VIII League 2018 Huskies Record: 12-1 – No. 9 ranked team in the nation – No. 5 in California 2018 Stats: No. 24 – Junior Varsity Donate […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Korey Foreman Profile Height and Weight: 6-5, 250 Position: Outside Linebacker/Defensive End Classification: 2021 Recruiting Ranking: 4-Star 2018 High School: Centennial – Corona, California – Division I – Big VIII League 2018 Huskies Record: 12-1 – No. 9 ranked team in the nation – No. 5 in California 2018 Stats (9 games): […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Drake Metcalf Profile Position: Offensive Lineman Height and Weight: 6-3, 270 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: St. John Bosco – Bellflower, California – Trinity League 2018 Braves Record: 13-1 – No. 2 national ranking 2017 Braves Record: 12-3 – No. 3 national ranking (MaxPreps) Offers (7): Arizona State, Iowa State, […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Devin Kirkwood Profile Position: Wide Receiver and Corner/Safety Height and Weight: 6-4, 170 Classification: 2021 High School: Serra – Gardena, California – Mission League 2018 Cavaliers Record: 5-6 Offers (2): Nevada and Utah Recruiting Interest: UCLA, Arizona, Arizona State, Yale, Oregon, Wyoming, and Oregon State Visits Taken: Arizona State and Florida […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Ronald Gilliam Profile Position: Wide Receiver and Safety (2019) Height and Weight: 6-0, 185 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Serra – Gardena, California – Mission League 2018 Cavaliers Record: 5-6 2018 Stats (11 games): 36 receptions for 557 yards with three touchdowns Offers (5): Arizona State, Florida, San Jose […]
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