Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are certain areas of the country where the stats that a player accumulates carries a heavier tone. Based on what Class of 2021 Atlantic Coast High School rising star receiver/free safety Pat Bryant did against Florida 7A competition during the 2018 season, his play on the field and stat will carry heavier weight […]
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A lot of responsibility was laid upon the shoulders of Class of 2020 defensive back/receiver Davyon Benton during the 2018 season, and he rose to the occasion on both sides of the ball. The Eisenhower (14-1) standout came up with 72 stops, four tackles for a loss, a sack, three fumble recoveries, forced three fumbles and picked off six passes. […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Maalik Murphy Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 6-5, 205 Classification: 2022 2018 High School: Serra – Gardena, California – Mission League – Division I 2018 Cavaliers Record: 5-6 Interest: Louisville and Indiana Offer: Colorado State 7v7 Team: Premium Photo credit: recruitingnewsguru.com; Maalik Murphy at a Premium 7v7 workout
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jahiel Blue-Smith Profile Position: Cornerback Height and Weight: 5-8, 155 Classification: 2020 High School: Chaparral – Temecula, California – Division 4 – Southwestern League 2018 Pumas Record: 7-4 2018 Stats (11 games): 25 tackles, 15 solo, two interceptions – one pick-six, one blocked field goal, and 14 passes broken up 7v7 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When it came to seeing No. 20 on the field for Faith Lutheran High School during the 2018 season, he was easy to find because he was key in all three phases of the game for the Crusaders. On defense playing both safety and corner, he contributed 43 stops, two tackles for a loss, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The football season Liberty High School (7-5) turned in during the 2018 season was seemingly right out of a Hollywood script. The Las Vegas squad started tough beating one of Arizona’s best in Saguaro (22-12) and then went on a four-game losing streak that included two losses by forfeit and then the team rallied […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Photo credit: Raymond Joyce Photography Twitter: @RJPSports When spring time rolls around in Southern California, a lot of college football programs, 16 to date, will be very interested to see Class of 2021 quarterback Tyler Buchner in action. The four-star recruit had an unfortunate ACL tear in the opening game of the 2018 season […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Every other kid who has played high school football at one time or another sat in bed before falling asleep dreaming of the kind of season Nehemiah Thompson had during his senior year. The San Fernando High School two-way standout shinned on both sides of the ball during his junior campaign but exploded for […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG In any sport, stats are the measuring stick of one’s productivity, but stats are not always the end-all be-all when it comes to scouting talent. It happens on football teams across the country and at all levels, phenomenal players can get lost in a shuffle due to lack of opportunities or just a wrong […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG It is an opinion, with more opportunity for him to prove it with upcoming camps and combines in the offseason, but Class of 2020 cornerback Peter Kemeni might be the best at his position in all of Canada. How that translates against his U.S. counterparts, 10 of Clarkson North’s (Ontario) games during the 2018 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Whatever may come in the future for Class of 2020 tight end Jake Overman, it will be bright. The 6-4, 235-pound, talent is a true tight end able to put his hand in the dirt contributing as a glorified tackle on run and pass plays, can line up in the backfield as an H-back, […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Video Edits: Raymond Joyce Photography Twitter: @RJPSports Narbonne Gauchos (10-3) vs Garfield Bulldogs (12-1) Date: Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 Location: El Camino College Final Score: 55-7 Top Stats Narbonne QB – No. 6 Jake Garcia – 12 of 15 for 180 yards with one touchdown RB – No. 7 Jack Brown, No. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG It is one thing to be a big guy in the trenches at the high school level, there typically are few who can match up leading to a lopsided affair, but it is a whole other thing to be big, athletic, strong, and play with a nasty chip on the shoulder. All the things […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG While Class of 2019 linebacker Kyle Thornton may be a gentleman and a scholar off the field, watching him crush running backs throughout the 2018 season would suggest something entirely different. The 6-2, 225-pound, defender is coming into his own for Upland helping the Highlanders to a 12-2 record after capturing a California Division […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There was a terror lurking around northeast Arkansas football fields during the 2018 season. That nightmare for offensive tackles, running backs, and quarterbacks preyed upon 6A competition asserting his will upon others for 81 stops, 59 solo, 22 tackles for a loss, five sacks, seven quarterback hurries, four fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles, and […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jordan Banks Profile Position: Defensive End Height and Weight: 6-3.5, 245 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 4-star 2018 High School: Narbonne – Harbor City, CA – Division-I Marine League 2018 Gauchos Record: 10-3 2018 stats (8 games): 41 tackles, 12 solo, 16 tackles for a loss, seven sacks, five QB hurries, and two […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Brionne Penny Profile Position: Running Back and Defensive Back Height and Weight: 6-3, 190 Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star 2018 High School: Narbonne – Los Angeles, California – Marine League 2018 Gauchos Record: 10-3 2018 stats (5 games): 15 carries for 84 yards with four scores (MaxPreps) Defense: 11 tackles, three passes […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Elijah Brown Profile Position: Defensive End and Offensive Lineman Height and Weight: 6-3, 245 Classification: 2020 2018 High School: Locke – Los Angeles, California – Coliseum League – Division II 2018 Saints Record: 10-4 *Locke beat Roosevelt 22-20 for the Los Angeles Division-II City Championship Photo credit: recruitingnewsguru.com; Elijah Brown
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Mikel Beime Profile Position: Quarterback and Free Safety Height and Weight: 5-11, 160 Classification: 2019 2018 High School: Locke – Los Angeles, California – Coliseum League – Division II 2018 Saints Record: 10-4 *Locke beat Roosevelt 22-20 for the LA Division-II City Championship Photo credit: recruitingnewsguru.com; Mikel Beime
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG JoJuan Collins Profile Position: Running Back and Linebacker Height and Weight: 6-1, 205 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 4-Star 2018 High School: Narbonne – Los Angeles, California – Marine League 2018 Gauchos Record: 10-3 2018 stats (12 games): 53 carries for 590 yards with eight scores 2017 High School: Dorsey – Los Angeles, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Seeing Rancho Verde High School in the California state championship game is nothing new. The Mustangs rode their high scoring offense to a 12-3 mark in 2017 before meeting up with Cajon deep in the playoffs. The offense then, much like this season, was a healthy mix of the passing of Brock White and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Class of 2020 Shiloh Christian receiver Truitt Tollett laid down the framework during his sophomore season for things to come. Going against 4A Arkansas competition, he ended up with 487 receiving yards with four scores and was a difference maker as a return specialist taking six kicks back for 157 yards and 14 punts […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Calling Class of 2019 outside linebacker JT Penick a “natural” or just an old fashion football player fits, and fits really well. Watching his reel, one would not know he skipped football last season focusing on baseball. But, a return to the gridiron, along with a growth spurt, now has the 6-3, 210-pound, backer […]
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Posted by Emily Grigely Twitter: @EmilyGrigely Kail Dava Profile Position: Defensive Tackle Height and Weight: 6-4, 280 Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star Estimated Stats from 2017 (has not tested for this season): 40-Yard Dash: 5.47 seconds Shuttle: 4.88 Vertical jump: 26.20 inches Kail Dava Notes Concluding a successful season in Canada, defensive tackle Kail Dava is beginning to reap the benefits […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Holden Brosnan Profile Position: Offensive Tackle Height and Weight: 6-4, 275 Classification: 2020 High School: Cathedral Catholic – San Diego, California – Division I – Western League 2018 Dons Record: 11-1 – ranked No. 9 in California (MaxPreps) *Interview with Holden Brosnan after a 28-17 win over Torrey Pines in San Diego […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Nick Guerena Profile Position: Free Safety Height and Weight: 5-11, 190 Classification: 2019 High School: Cathedral Catholic – San Diego, California – Division I – Western League 2018 Dons Record: 11-1 – ranked No. 9 in California (MaxPreps) 2018 Stats (10 games): 40 tackles, 13 solo, five passes broken up, one interception, […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Zavien Watson Profile Position: Running Back Height and Weight: 6-1, 210 Classification: 2020 High School: Cathedral Catholic – San Diego, California – Division I – Western League 2018 Dons Record: 11-1 – No. 17 in California 2018 Stats (10 games): 65 carries for 389 yards with three touchdowns and five receptions for […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Mater Dei High School’s football team is so loaded with talent, not only will the offense and defense make you look silly, but the special team performers are dudes too. Case and point, Class of 2019 kicker Nick Lopez. Lopez handles all the kicking duties, being rated a 4.5-star prospect by kicking guru Chris […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Video Edits: Raymond Joyce Photography Twitter: @RJPSports Torrey Pines Falcons (10-1) vs. Cathedral Catholic Dons (11-1) Game Details Location: Southwestern JUCO – Chula Vista, California Kickoff: Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 Final Score: Dons 28, Falcons 17 Cathedral Catholic won the Division-I San Diego Open Championship in the victory against Torrey Pines Torrey […]
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Posted by Emily Grigely Twitter: @EmilyGrigely Jared Bycznski Profile Position: Offensive Lineman Height and Weight: 6-4, 295 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star 2018 High School: Midpark Berea High School – Division I Southwestern Conference Location: Berea, Ohio 2018 Titans Record: 5-5 Offers (10): Kentucky, Missouri, Yale, Ball State, Buffalo, Kent State, Bowling Green, Toledo and Wake Forest Interests: Rutgers, Ohio State, Michigan, Purdue, and […]
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