Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Rancho Santa Margarita Catholic defensive end Derek Wilkins is that strongside defender who can do it all with his hand in the dirt. His sophomore campaign against Trinity League competition was an introduction to what it takes to play at a high level against Division I California high school football teams. His junior season […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There is no other way to describe Moliki Matavao but as the do-everything tight end who does everything really well. The 6-6, 240-pound, talent is essentially another offensive tackle in the run game and another receiver when asked to run routes in the passing attack. Matavo ended his sophomore season with Liberty pulling down […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Standing out on a senior-laden team with multiple four- and three-star Class of 2020 recruits that won a Washington 3A state title a year ago is not easy, but here is William Reed (6-6, 260). The Class of 2021 right tackle is the only starting junior on Eastside Catholic High School’s offensive line helping […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Being really good at one’s job is not always as fun as advertised, especially for a football player. For example, take Class of 2021 cornerback Kamren “Kam” Blanton. Because he is so good at what he does, few California high school quarterbacks in the Division 1/2 ranks try him. But when they do, they […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG On a team loaded with talent, it is hard for anyone player to truly standout but that is what free safety Zion Branch is doing this season with Bishop Gorman (9-1). The super sophomore has compiled 23 tackles, 21 solo, with four picks, forced a fumble, and blocked a field goal in stats posted […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Come the end of any football season, looking back one wants to see growth and improvement on the field. The overview of Harrison’s play on the field in 2019 after a first team MaxPreps All-American season a year ago was a success. The 6-2.5, 195-pound, talent connected on 66 percent of his passes covering […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The antithesis to any good modern day Spread offense is an end/outside linebacker who can rush the passer, keep containment, and drop back into coverage. The evolution of the position needing do-all physical requirements is being met by players like Class of 2022 talent Dante Anderson. Anderson now has two seasons of Florida varsity […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG California high school football seasons do not always start in Week 1, some players have to wait five games due to transfer rules before taking the field to show their skills. That delay slowed down the game time for receiver Austin Russell in 2019, but he made up for lost time quickly. The 6-1, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Beyond the stats, game film tells the story of cornerback Jalen Williams. The 5-11, 180-pound, defender earned all the attention he may receive going forward by his play on the field as a sophomore coming up with 20 tackles and two picks for Paraclete High School. Season stats for the Spirits (6-4) have not […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG In football, it takes a team to win but in today’s college football it takes defensive linemen who can get into the backfield for that opportunity to win games. College football programs across the country have identified Higley High School defensive end Jason Harris as that guy who can help teams win games. The […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The rise in recognition of the play of defensive end Justus Boone began during the 2018 high school football season with Laurence Manning Academy. Even then, Boone was a defensive play-maker helping his 3A squad to a 6-5 record. But an offseason of workouts later and with the addition of about 40 pounds of […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG As much as the current game of football has changed, guys like Class of 2020 linebacker Kevin Swint give promise that certain cherished aspects will never change. Swint is that throwback defender who will meet the running back in the hole falling forward after a massive hit. Swint is that mix of speed and […]
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