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 Being a high school football/college football recruiting enthusiast, there are a couple of hundred players I am excited to see play, or would love to see play, during the 2018 season – and Jordan Banks is one of them. Banks surpassed all expectations during his sophomore season with a breakout campaign and is further […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jaylen Henderson Profile Height and Weight: 6-2, 185 Position: Quarterback Classification: 2021 2018 High School: Narbonne – Harbor City, California – Marine League – Division-I 2017 Gauchos Record: 12-3 – No. 9 ranking in California (MaxPreps) Offer: Howard – offer came one day after the interview was conducted Interest: UCLA and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG If a whole lot of athleticism mixed with experience and all the determination in the world counts for anything, the 2018 season for Lamont Narcisse will be a big breakout season. The 5-11, 170-pound, rising star at corner for Calabasas High School set the stage for an outstanding junior year after coming up with […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Photo credit: Raymond Joyce Photography Twitter: @RJPSports Fans of southern California high school football started to take notice of DJ Ralph during the 2017 season. Working with El Camino High School’s junior varsity squad, Ralph showed laser precision with his passes completing 90-of-130 for 1,809 with 20 touchdowns against one interception. The completion percentage […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Alan Rennie Profile Height and Weight: 6-5, 319 Position: Offensive Guard and Tackle Classification: 2020 High School: Paraclete – Lancaster, California – Gold Coast League – Division III 2017 Spirits Record: 13-2 Interest: UCLA, Boise State, and San Jose State 2018 Camps: USC, UCLA, and Giant Skillz Championship Please help keep […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Dominic Perez Profile Height and Weight: 6-0, 271 Position: Center and Nose Tackle Classification: 2021 2018 High School: Rancho Cucamonga Cougars 2017 High School: Corona – Corona, California – Big VIII League – Division 5 2017 Panthers Record: 2-8 *Started as a freshman for Corona in 2017 Interest: USC, UCLA, and […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Josh Carlin Profile Height and Weight: 6-6, 290 Positions: Center and Left and Right Tackle Classification: 2019 High School: Sierra Canyon – Chatsworth, California – Division III 2017 Trailblazers Record: 8-3 2017 Stats (11 games): 17 tackles and one sack Offers (9): Yale, Pennsylvania, Cornell, Dartmouth, New Mexico, and San Jose […]
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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 Robbie Colenzo Profile Height and Weight: 5-7, 155 Position: Receiver and Nickle Back (2018) Classification: 2019 High School: Warren – Downey, CA – San Gabriel Valley League 2017 Record: 6-4 2017 Stats (10 games): 43 receptions for 752 yards with eight touchdowns Defense: 19 tackles, four sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Taron Madison Profile Position: Running Back/Quarterback and Defensive Back Height and Weight: 6-1, 205 Classification: 2019 Ranking: 3-Star High School: Banning – Banning, California 2017 Cougars Record: 7-5 2017 Stats (12 games): complete stats not available 2017 Post-Season Honors: League RB MVP and first team All-League 2016 Stats (9 games): 40-of-81 for […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Amiri Johnson Profile Height and Weight: 6-6, 235 Position: Defensive End Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Diamond Ranch – Pomona, CA – Hacienda League – Division VII 2017 Panthers Record: 8-4 2017 Stats (8 games): 19 tackles, 10 solo, seven tackles for a loss, and three sacks Offers (10): […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Wayne Thomas Profile Height and Weight: 6-6, 195 Position: Receiver and Safety Classification: 2019 High School: San Jacinto – Mountain Pass League – Division 5 2017 Tigers Record: 7-4 2017 Stats (7 games): 10 receptions for 106 yards with two touchdowns Interest: Fresno State, Hawaii UTEP, Utah State, and Nevada Visits: […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG John Ward Profile Position: Linebacker and Quarterback (2018) Height and Weight: 6-4, 235 Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Palmdale – Palmdale, California – Golden League – Division VII 2017 Falcons Record: 8-4 2017 Stats (10 games): 51 tackles, 39 solo, 10 tackles for a loss, one interception, and one blocked […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Every high school quarterback and running back wishes they had a guy like Brayden Rhome (6-6, 265) in the trenches blocking for them. Rhome was the rock that helped lead the way up front for senior quarterback Brock Purdy’s 4,405 passing yards with 57 touchdowns and his 1,017 rush yards with 10 more scores […]
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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 2017 Eagles’ Record: 9-2 2017 National Ranking: up to No. 12 (MaxPreps) – Finished No. 9 in California 2017 Stats (9 games): […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG George Miki-Han Profile Position: Offensive Guard Height and Weight: 6-1, 315 Classification: 2021 High School: Mater Dei – Santa Ana, California – Trinity League – Division I 2017 Monarchs Record: 15-0 – No. 1 ranked team in nation (MaxPreps) 2017 Stats (10 games): blocked for 4,100-yard passer JT Daniels (USC) and 999-yard […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The Thursday pairing of UCLA with Class of 2019 quarterback Chase Griffin was years in the making, and beyond the knowledge of either the program nor the prolific gunslinger. Griffin grew up in the Los Angeles area, and was even born in a UCLA hospital, but cut his teeth in the high school ranks […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Yanni Wyatt Profile Height and Weight: 5-10, 165 Position: Cornerback and Receiver (2018) Classification: 2020 High School: Vista Murrieta – Southwestern League – Division I 2017 Broncos Record: 4-7 2017 Stats (9 games): 23 tackles 7v7 Team: E.A.T. (Explosive Athletic Training) Interest: Montana State 2018 College Camps: UCLA, USC Rising […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jayden Daniels Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 6-3, 170 Classification: 2019 Ranking: 4-Star (247Sports) High School: Cajon – San Bernardino, California – Citrus League – Division IV 2017 Cowboys Record: 14-2 2017 Stats (16 games): 321-of-459 for 5,139 yards with 62 touchdowns – third in nation in passing yards 193 carries, […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Shae Suiaunoa Profile Height and Weight: 6-2, 185 Position: Quarterback Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Clear Lake High School – 6A Classification 2017 Falcons Record: 8-4 2017 Stats (10 games): 160-of-266 (60%) for 2,270 yards with 23 touchdowns against 13 interceptions; 144 carries for 801 yards with eight rushing touchdowns […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Photo credit: Raymond Joyce Photography Twitter: @RJPSports Mix in pure speed, some power, hands, and play-making abilities and you have Class of 2019 athlete McKel Broussard. Broussard had a breakthrough season as an all-purpose back/slot receiver during his junior year posting 451 yards off 80 carries with six trips into the end zone and […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Cooper Meek Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 6-3, 195 Classification: 2021 High School: Notre Dame – Sherman Oaks, CA – Division II – Mission League 2017 Knights Varsity Record: 6-5 Recruiting Interest: UCLA, San Jose State, UC-Davis, Washington, Boise State, and Oregon State 2018 College Camps: Boise State, USC, Redlands […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Photo credit: Raymond Joyce Photography Twitter: @RJPSports When looking at and talking to Cooper Meek, one would not immediately guess that he is still just a freshman. On the field, the 6-3, 195-pound, quarterback controls his offense like a varsity starter capable of making the tough throws and on a line. Off the field, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Without the fanfare given to his peer group in the 2019 recruiting class, Jake Medders had a junior season on the level of some of the best in the state of California. The 6-3, 215-pound, inside linebacker took control of his Arcadia High School defense coming up with 105 tackles, 13 tackles for a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Damion Thompson had one heck of an opening debut for Northview High School during his sophomore year forcing the opposition and college coaches alike to take notice. The 2017 season was stat filled for Thompson pulling in 25 passes for 509 yards with five scores while coming up with 31 tackles, seven passes defended […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG James “Jamie” Odom Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 6-2, 200 Classification: 2020 High School: Grossmont – El Cajon, CA – Division I – Hills League 2017 Foothillers Record: 7-4 2017 Stats (11 games): 122 of 248 for 1,963 yards with 17 touchdowns; 84 carries for 423 yards with eight scores […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Despite his nine scholarship offers, Cameron Wiley may be the 2019 running back with the most potential and upside the entire college football landscape has not heard about… yet. Due to transfer rules in Nevada, Wiley sat out during his junior season after moving from Silverado to Desert Pines High School. All that rests […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There is always a lot of pressure playing for one of California’s high school powerhouse football programs. When called upon by Chaminade High School coaches, guys either rise to the occasion or wilt under the pressure. During his junior season, Chris Rankins proved he belonged on the field with anyone at any time coming […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 2017 season did not go exactly as planned for Nathan Priestley, but the groundwork for a breakout senior season was set. The 6-4, 210-pound, signal caller appeared in five games for Loyola High School completing 23 of 39 passes for 288 yards with two touchdowns without throwing a pick. Enough next level potential […]
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