Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG CJ Jones Profile Position: Cornerback and Receiver (2019) Height and Weight: 6-0, 165 Classification: 2020 High School: Buchanan – Clovis, California – Division I – Tri-River League 2018 Bears Record: 10-3 2018 Stats (13 games): 53 tackles, 30 solo, four passes defended, one interception, and one forced fumble Interests: Arizona State, […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jaylon Armstead Profile Position: Running Back and Linebacker Height and Weight: 6-0, 201 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Serra – Gardena, California – Division I – Mission League 2018 Cavaliers Record: 5-6 2018 Stats (10 games): 101 carries for 673 yards with nine touchdowns and 12 receptions for 94 yards […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG During the 2017 Kansas high school football season, there wasn’t a soul who could hold Class of 2020 receiver Daniel Jackson. The 5-11, 185-pound, talent looked like an All-American track athlete pulling in 54 passes for 1,270 yards with 16 scores averaging an absurd 24 yards per reception for Bishop Miege. The Stags were […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG If Jim Croce could rewrite his 1972 hit song “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim”, after seeing offensive lineman Jernias Tafia in action, he might replace Jim with Jernias. As Croce warned, you don’t pull of the Lone Ranger’s mask, you don’t tug on Superman’s cape, and if you are smart, you don’t line […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Class of 2021 talent Zakhari Spears had a breakout season, even surprising himself with all that he can do, for Loyola High School during the 2018 season. The Los Angeles area product evolved into a two-way player lining up at receiver and safety and corner on defense. The result was team-highs in receptions (20) […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG No surprise that yet another Saguaro High School football player displays next level talent capturing the imagination of college coaches, and for good reason because what Quintin Somerville did during the 2018 season was quite impressive. The 6-3, 225-pound, Class of 2021 athlete started the season primarily as a blocking tight end but about […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Year after year, opposing Division I California high school football teams scheme ahead of time in hopes of slowing down four-star 2020 receiver Gary Bryant but little has worked in the planning. The 5-11, 165-pound, speedster broke free for 863 yards off 48 receptions as a sophomore and followed that up with a 40-reception […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Sometimes life is just unfair, and for Arizona defenders trying to go up against Class of 2020 offensive tackle Noah Nelson it truly is iniquitous. Nelson is not just big, coming in at 6-8, 295 pounds, but he is also athletic, strong, and plays with that nasty streak needed to be a great lineman. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Since Stephon Wright’s freshman season in 2015, when he was playing tight end, he has worked his way into being one of the top talents in the nation but now as a 6-4, 290-pound, impossible to block defensive end. Over 20 Division-I programs have extended offers to Wright hoping he will sign their letter […]
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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 Alonzo Gray-Hall Profile Position: Defensive End and Tight End Height and Weight: 6-5, 235 Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Reseda – Reseda, California – Division II – Valley Mission League 2018 Regents Record: 10-2 2018 Regents Stats (10 games): 67 tackles, 25 solo, 26 tackles for a loss, 15.5 sacks, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG David “DJ” Heackard Profile Position: Defensive End and Tight End Height and Weight: 6-5, 240 Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star 2018 High School: Faith Lutheran – Las Vegas, Nevada – Class 4A 2018 Crusaders Record: 1-3 – ranked No. 9 in Nevada (MaxPreps) 2018 Stats (3 games): 11 tackles, five solo, three […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG William Shaffer Profile Position: Linebacker and Receiver/Athlete Height and Weight: 6-1, 215 Classification: 2020 High School: Saguaro – Scottsdale, Arizona – 4A – Skyline 2018 Sabercats Record: 2-1 – ranked No. 4 in Arizona (MaxPreps) 2018 Stats (3 games): 35 tackles, 17 solo, 4.5 tackles for a loss, and 1.5 sacks Offense: […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jordan Allen Profile Position: Outside Linebacker Height and Weight: 6-2, 205 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Cathedral Catholic – San Diego, California – Division I – Western League 2018 Dons Record: 2-1 2017 Dons Record: 5-7 Offers: Arizona State, Florida Atlantic, and Syracuse Interest: Purdue, UCLA, Michigan State, Washington […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG As sure as the sun rising in the east, Centennial (Corona) is always in the mix as one of the top high school football programs in California every year. The Huskies always have great talent, and that talent is morphed into a cohesive unit under head coach Matt Logan. The Huskies have championship aspirations […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Kourt Williams Profile Position: Outside Linebacker and Strong Safety Height and Weight: 6-1, 205 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: St. John Bosco – Bellflower, California – preseason No. 1 nationally 2018 Braves Record: 1-0 – beat Timpview 49-0 in Week 1 2017 Braves Record: 12-3 – No. 3 national ranking […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Chris Rankins Profile Position: Safety/DB and Running Back and Slot Height and Weight: 6-0, 205 Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Chaminade – West Hills, California – Mission League 2018 Preseason Ranking: No. 13 in California (MaxPreps) 2018 Eagles Record: 0-1 – lost 24-13 to No. 11 nationally ranked Oaks Christian […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Darius Wallace Profile Height and Weight: 6-0, 190 Position: Free Safety/Corner and Receiver and Running Back Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 4-Star High School: Paramount – Downey, California – San Gabriel League – Division 4 2017 Pirates Record: 11-2 2017 Stats (12 games): 16 carries for 205 yards with two touchdowns and 27 […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Kobe Pepe Profile Position: Defensive End and Tackle Height and Weight: 6-3, 285 Classification: 2020 Ranking: 3-Star High School: St. John Bosco – Bellflower, California – Division I – Trinity League 2018 Braves: Preseason No. 1 nationally ranked (MaxPreps) 2017 Braves Record: 12-3 – No. 3 nationally ranked (MaxPreps) 2017 Stats (7 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The beast of burden for defenders in the box going up against St. Augustine High School the past two season has been offensive lineman Walter Pongia. Pongia is skilled, and nasty, in the trenches capable of playing tackle or guard while being able to flip from one side of the offensive line to the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Year after year, Saguaro High School is always one of the top teams not only in Arizona but in the nation. The Sabercats produce some of the best emerging collegiate talent in the Grand Canyon State thanks to guys like Damian Sellers. Sellers spent his sophomore season racking up 56 stops with 27 tackles […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Drake Metcalf Profile Position: Offensive Guard and Tackle Height and Weight: 6-3, 270 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: St. John Bosco – Bellflower, California 2017 Braves Record: 12-3 – No. 3 national ranking (MaxPreps) Offers: Arizona State, Hawaii, and Oregon (first) College Interest: Notre Dame, Arkansas, Alabama, Washington LSU, […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Joey Yellen Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 6-3, 211 Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Mission Viejo – Calabasas, California – Division I 2017 Diablos Record: 12-1 – No. 17 national rank – No. 6 in California 2017 Stats (12 games): 2,615 yards passing with 30 touchdowns Reported Offers […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jaden Navarrette Profile Position: Defensive End and Tight End/Receiver Height and Weight: 6-3, 210 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 4-Star 2018 High School: Norco – Norco, CA – Big VIII League – Division II 2017 Cougars Record: 7-5 2017 Stats (7 games): three receptions for 40 yards with one touchdown Defense: 18 tackles, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Just getting on the field for St. John Bosco’s football team is a big deal, starting as a sophomore on the offensive line is in another tier unto itself. During the 2017 season, Drake Metcalf held his own and then some with the Braves learning the nuances of playing in the trenches against Trinity […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Alonzo Gray-Hall Profile Position: Defensive End Height and Weight: 6-5, 235 Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Reseda – Reseda, California – Division II – Valley Mission League 2017 Regents Record: 10-2 2017 Stats (12 games): 94 tackles, 28 solo, 31 tackles for a loss, 22 sacks, 20 QB hurries, three […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Terrell Taylor Profile Height and Weight: 6-0, 185 Position: Safety and Outside Linebacker Classification: 2020 High School: Paramount – Downey, California – San Gabriel League – Division 4 2017 Pirates Record: 11-2 2017 Stats (12 games): 106 tackles, 47 solo, eight tackles for a loss, three sacks, two quarterback hurries, two passes […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Larry Turner-Gooden Profile Position: Safety and Receiver Height and Weight: 6-0, 175 Classification: 2022 High School: Calabasas – Calabasas, California – Camino League – Division II 2017 Coyotes Record: 10-2 Offers (3): Arizona State, Colorado, and Nevada Interest: Penn State Please help keep RecruitingNewsGuru.com a national site aiding in bringing exposure […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The rest of the college football recruiting universe is quickly catching on to what was one of the best kept secrets in Southern California high school football – Class of 2021 quarterback Jake Garcia. Garcia was talented enough to be able to take varsity snaps for Long Beach Poly behind four-star 2018 Ole Miss […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Nothing captures the imagination for college football recruiters like raw talent, a mix of productivity, and crazy upside. When the lights went on for Faith Lutheran games in 2017, DJ Heckard thrilled the Crusaders fan base with 33 tackles, two tackles for a loss, and one fumble recovery in his first year of playing […]
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