Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Spencer Gilbert Profile Position: Linebacker Height and Weight: 6-0, 210 Classification: 2018 High School: St. John Bosco – Bellflower, California 2016 Braves Record: 13-2 – won California state title, ended season No. 2 in the country MaxPreps 2016 Stats (8 games): 33… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG George Holani Profile Position: Running Back Height and Weight: 5-11, 190 Classification: 2019 High School: St. John Bosco – Bellflower, California Ranking: 3-Star 2016 Record: 13-2 – California state champions – No. 2 nationally ranked team (MaxPreps) 2016 Stats: 43 carries, 453 yards, and five touchdowns 2017 Braves Record: 11-2 – No. […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Campbell Geddes Profile Position: Kicker and Punter Height and Weight: 6-0, 160 Classification: 2018 Ranking: 5-Star (Chris Sailer) – No. 23 in nation, No. 5 in California High School: Palisades – Los Angeles, California – Baseline League – Division I 2017 Dolphins Record: 6-3 2017 Stats (9 games): FG – 9-of-11; […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Simon Samarzich Profile Position: Long Snapper and Tight End (starting) Height and Weight: 6-0, 200 Classification: 2019 Ranking: 5-Star (Chris Rubio) – No. 2 in nation, No. 1 in California High School: Upland – Upland, California – Baseline League – Division I 2016 Highlanders Record: 6-5 2017 Highlanders Record: 9-0 2017 Ranking: […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Every season an unknown underclassman crashes the pigskin football party out of nowhere staking a big claim on the gridiron as a next level prospect. One of the many Class of 2019 California talents that has proven game after game that his ascension into… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A world of potential lies ahead for Jacob Bandes, but for now he will have to settle for being a dominating high school defensive tackle who has worked his way into four-star status against top California competition. Bandes ascension began during his sophomore season… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are a lot of unique athletes in the 2018 recruiting class but none perhaps as intriguing as Billy “BJ” Ferrell. The Arkansas product is a sure-fire next level defensive tackle but that has not stopped him from showing off his athleticism on the… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When tested or when given the opportunity, Class of 2018 all-purpose athlete Isac Velasquez has been showing out for Diamond Ranch High School this season. High school football fans in the southern California area watched Velasquez rip opposing defenses apart last year but now they are getting to see him stop the opposition’s offense […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG In southern California, 7v7 action is extremely competitive. The second season helps carve out the pretenders from the contenders while strengthening individual and team abilities. One player that earned a reputation over the spring and summer on the 7v7 circuit was Clark Phillips. Early on, few may have known of Phillips but by the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Everyone in southern California knew it was only a matter of time before George Holani became the next featured star running back at St. John Bosco, but no one guessed it would happen this early. The Braves are deploying a next man up mentality after losing four-star running back Demetrious Flowers (ASU) to a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Featured Photo credit: Raymond Joyce Photography Twitter: @RJPSports The era of the big back grounding and pounding out of an I-formation may not be the top offense executed at the high school or collegiate levels, thanks to the spread, but is still an effective offense with the right personnel. Due to guys like Sitiveni […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Quartz Hill is off to a 3-0 start to their 2017 season thanks in large part to two-way four-star standout Matthew Tago. Tago was the undisputed leader for the Rebels last season tossing for 1,728 yards with 14 scores while running for 476 yards with 10 more touchdowns tallied. On defense, he worked over […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Colby Bowman Profile Position: Wide Receiver Height and Weight: 6-3, 190 Classification: 2019 Ranking: 4-Star (247Sports) High School: St. John Bosco – Bellflower, California 2017 Braves Record: 3-1 – ranked No. 4 nationally – ranked No. 2 in California (MaxPreps) 2017 Stats (2 games): two receptions for 31 yards with one touchdown […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Nico Ross Profile Position: Wide Receiver and Safety Height and Weight: 6-0, 190 Classification: 2018 2017 High School: Centennial – Corona, CA – Division I – Big VIII League 2017 Huskies Record: 1-1 2016 Huskies Team Record: 11-2 – Ranked No. 8 nationally by MaxPreps 2016 Stat Line: 82 tackles, 29 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Stephen Barber Player Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 6-3, 220 Classification: Class of 2018 Ranking: 3-Star High School: Punahou High School – Honolulu, Hawaii – Ranked No. 2 in Hawaii 2017 Record: 3-0 Honors: Gridiron Performance Academy Maximum Experience Football Camp – won Top Quarterback Award (2014), FBU Camp – Overall […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG John Jackson Profile Position: Wide Receiver Height and Weight: 6-2, 200 Classification: 2018 Ranking: 4-Star High School: Serra – Gardena, California 2016 Cavaliers Record: 7-4 2016 Stats (10 games): 32 receptions for 411 yards with six touchdowns 2017 Record: 0-2 2017 Stats (1 game): three receptions for 28 yards College Interest: Arizona […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Melquan Stovall Profile Position: Wide Receiver/Slot Height and Weight: 5-9.5, 176 Classification: 2019 Ranking: 3-Star (247Sports) High School: Paraclete – Lancaster, California 2015 stats (10 games): 23 carries, 178 yards, one touchdown; 46 receptions, 740 yards, five touchdowns 2016 Record: 12-4 – Won Division 6 CIF title with 39-21 win over Menlo-Atherton […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Looking like a NFL defensive end at the high school level does not make one a next level recruit. It takes more than looking the part with the helmet and shoulder pads on to make the player. Repeated production on the field draws in the scouts with an eye on fundamentals, motor, and upside. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Photo credits: Raymond Joyce Photography Twitter: @RJPSports If Calabasas High School did not already have enough skillset weapons at their disposal, opposing California defenses have yet another to scheme for throughout the 2017 season in Keithan Gooden. Gooden is part of a two-headed monster the Coyotes have coming out of the backfield paired with […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG As the game of football continues its evolution to morph around the wide use of the Spread offense, the change is putting unique demands on linebackers set to stop the attack. Whether on the inside or outside, the first goal of a linebacker is to stop the run but now all linebackers must be […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Ralen Goforth Profile Position: Outside Linebacker (2017) and Safety (2016) Height and Weight: 6-2, 210 Classification: 2019 Ranking: 4-Star 2017 High School: St. John Bosco – Bellflower, California – Division I – Trinity League 2016 Braves Record: 13-2 – won California state title, ended season No. 2 in the country MaxPreps […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jacob Isaia Profile Position: Offensive Lineman/Starting Left Tackle Height and Weight: 6-3, 280 Classification: 2018 Ranking: 3-Star consensus 2016 High School: Bishop Gorman – Las Vegas, Nevada – Ranked No. 1 team nationally 2016 Gales Team Record: 15-0 Interest: Stanford, Oregon, Washington, Louisville, USC, Michigan, Wisconsin, and TCU Offers (25): Michigan […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jojo Hawkins Profile Height and Weight: 5-10, 155 Position: Cornerback and Receiver Classification: 2019 2017 High School: Orange Lutheran High School (Orange, CA) – Trinity League – Division I 2016 High School: Buena Park (Buena Park, CA) – Freeway League – Division III 2016 Coyotes Record: 10-2 2016 Stats (12 games): 22 […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Photo credit: Raymond Joyce Photography Twitter: @RJPSports Logan Loya Profile Height and Weight: 5-11, 170 Position: Receiver and Kicker Classification: 2020 High School: Orange Lutheran High School – Trinity League 2016 Record: 5-6 2016 Stats (11 games): 11 receptions for 85 yards; 4-of-6 on FG, long of 40-yards; 36-of-37 on PATs […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Ryan Hilinski Profile Height and Weight: 6-4.5, 225 Position: Quarterback Classification: 2019 High School: Orange Lutheran High School – Trinity League 2016 Record: 5-6 2016 Stats (10 games): 124-of-229, 1,582 yards passing, 12 touchdowns; three rushing touchdowns Interest: Washington, USC, Stanford, Washington State, Ole Miss, UCLA, Colorado State, Indiana, Fresno State, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Featured Photo: Raymond Joyce Photogrpahy Twitter: @RJPSports Only in California high school football can a backup quarterback in one year enter the following season as a top ranked player, especially as an underclassman. Finding out after an in-depth one-on-one interview with Blaze McKibbin, the big expectations hanging over his head in 2017 is no […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The still evolving tale of Class of 2019 defender Ralen Goforth should serve as an optimistic reminder to other recruits coming up the ranks to be patient because one never knows how life will turn out with enough hard work and determination. At the end of the 2016 season, Goforth was a Division-I safety […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Rian Fields Profile Position: Defensive End/Outside Linebacker and Wide Receiver Height and Weight: 6-5, 205 Classification: 2018 2016 High School: Irvine – Irvine, CA – Division 10, Pacific Coast League 2016 Vaqueros Team Record: 2-7-1 2016 Stat Line (5 games): 33 tackles, 21 solo, 10.5 tackles for a loss, 5.5 sacks, five […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Kendall Milton Profile Position: Running Back Height and Weight: 6-1.5, 205 Classification: 2020 High School: Buchanan – Clovis, California – Central Section Division I Bears 2016 Record: 7-5 2016 Stats (8 games): 65 carries for 478 yards with six touchdowns; seven receptions, 101 yards, and one score Interest: Washington, Penn State, and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Ed Singleton Jr. Profile Position: Linebacker/Strong Safety Height and Weight: 6-0, 190 Classification: 2018 High School: El Cerrito – El Cerrito, CA – 3A – Rock League 2016 Gauchos Record: 8-4 2016 Stats: 72 tackles, one sack, eight tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles, and five pass deflections Honors: honorable mention […]
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