Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The cream of the crop always rises to the top, the expression is especially true in football at all levels. When the chips are on the table, when the spotlight is the brightest, coaches want to see players rise to the occasion competing at their best. On Monday, July 17, one of California’s most […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jonathan Vaughns Profile Position: Safety and Receiver Height and Weight: 6-1.5, 195 Classification: 2020 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 Braves Freshman Record: 6-1 2016 Stats: 15 receiving touchdowns and 12 interceptions 2017 Camps: USC Please help keep […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The college football camp circuit can be a brutal eye-opener for some Division-I hopefuls while the seemingly endless string of competitions can be a thing of beauty for others. For guys like Punahou High School’s Class of 2018 quarterback Stephen Barber, even when he is under the weather he can dazzle and delight with his […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Most years, it seems, every state hosting a Power Five Conference school turns out at least one Division-I caliber quarterback. Certain states seem to have a knack for producing great high school quarterbacks that go on to cash in on college football glory above the others. Texas, Georgia, and California routinely produce phenomenal players […]
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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 Feature Photo Credit: Raymond Joyce Photography Twitter: @RJPSports At the high school level, due to number of players on a given roster and/or total talent available, great athletes often play on both sides of the ball to help ensure victories. Ironman football is nothing new but rarely does a player pick apart a defense […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The recruiting process is a game that is one part identifying next level talent that fits a given scheme, one part building a relationship with said talent, and the final part of convincing said talent to sign a letter of intent. Within the game is strategy by different programs on when to offer and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A fair assumption to make about any Saint John Bosco High School football player; if a player does well with the Braves, he will do well anywhere. Because of St. John Bosco’s repeated success, not only in the state of California but nationally, that thought travels with every Braves player, in a similar fashion […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG If game tape does not lie, witnessing in person makes true believers of us all. The whirlwind off-season football camp circuit Jacob Isaia has been on has been worked to plan allowing the Class of 2018 rising star to showcase his skillset throughout the west coast territory. The results show college coaches across the […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Andre Hunt Profile Position: Wide Receiver/Cornerback and Kick and Punt Returner Height and Weight: 6-0, 178 Classification: 2018 Ranking: 4-Star (Scout) 2017 High School: Paraclete – Lancaster, California 2016 High School: Leuzinger – Lawndale, California – Division 10 – Pioneer League 2016 Record: 10-3 2016 Stats (12 games): 34 receptions, 572 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Watching Taron Madison with the pigskin in his hands is a thing of beauty, so much so that the coaches at Banning High School placed their budding star running back in the Wildcat position during the 2016 campaign riding his athletic talents throughout the season. The efforts Madison put forth on the field last […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There is a name on the football recruiting trail fans and college coaches alike need to remember – Chigozie Anusiem. Much like his name, the Class of 2018 California talent stands out from the rest. The reason to remember Chigozie Anusiem’s name, pronounced Chig-o-z-a An-u-see-um, now is it will be a name used […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Cameron Gardner Profile Position: Wide Receiver Height and Weight: 5-11, 170 Classification: 2019 2017 High School: Orange Lutheran – Orange, California – Trinity League 2016 High School: Mater Dei – Santa Ana, California – Trinity League 2016 Monarchs Record: 13-1 – ranked No. 3 in the country MaxPreps 2016 Stats: 15 receptions […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Kevin Brown Profile Position: Offensive Tackle and Guard Height and Weight: 6-6, 360 Classification: 2018 2016 High School: Centennial – Corona, CA – Division-I, Big VII League 2016 Huskies Team Record: 11-2 Interest: Ohio State, Illinois, Fresno State, and Hawaii Offer: Delaware State Camps: Oakland Nike Regional (May 21) Upcoming College […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Adam Plant Jr. Profile Position: Defensive End Height and Weight: 6-5, 250 Classification: 2018 Ranking: 3-Star consensus High School: Bishop Gorman – Las Vegas, NV – 4A Sunset – Southwest League 2016 Gaels Record: 15-0 – No. 1 ranked team in the nation 2016 Stats (14 games): 25 tackles, 5.5 tackles […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Isaiah Foskey Profile Position: Tight End Height and Weight: 6-4, 215 Classification: 2019 Ranking: 4-Star (247Sports) High School: De La Salle – Concord, CA – Freelance League – Division-I 2016 Spartans Record: 11-2 – No. 24 ranked team in the nation 2016 Stats: 9 receptions, 194 yards, and three touchdowns […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Action Photo credit: Raymond Joyce Photography at the Rise and Fire Camp Twitter: @RJPSports Ryan Stevens jumped firmly on the college football recruiting trail during his sophomore season helping lead Chaminade High School to an 8-4 season. Stevens started the final seven games of the 2016 campaign for the Eagles hitting 83-of-130 pass attempts […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG De’Gabriel Floyd Profile Position: Linebacker and Running Back Height and Weight: 6-3, 210 Classification: 2019 Ranking: 4-Star 2017 High School: Golden Valley – Santa Clarita, CA 2016 High School: Hawkins – Los Angeles, California Hawks 2016 Record: 13-1 2016 Stats (13 games): 85 tackles, 48 solo, 15 tackles for a loss, 10 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Austin Jones Profile Position: Running Back Height and Weight: 5-10, 180; played 2016 season at 5-10, 190 Classification: 2019 Ranking: 4-Star High School: Bishop O’Dowd – Oakland, CA – Division-III – North Coast League 2016 Dragons Record: 15-1 – CIF state champs 2016 stats (16 games): 322 carries, 1,967 yards, 27 […]
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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 tackles, 26 solo, two sacks, and two forced fumbles *Missed […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Ryan Hilinski Profile Height and Weight: 6-4, 223 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, Washington State, Colorado State, Indiana, Fresno State, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Notre Dame, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Danny Smith Profile Position: Running Back and Slot Receiver Height and Weight: 6-0, 210 Classification: 2018 2016 High School: Morrilton – Morrilton, Arkansas – 5A West 2016 Devil Dogs Team Record: 6-5 2016 Stat Line (11 games): 175 carries, 1,000 yards, and 11 touchdowns (rough stats) – team-high in carries, yards, and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Charles Mincy Jr. Profile Position: Cornerback and Running Back Height and Weight: 5-11, 180 Classification: 2019 Ranking: 4-Star 2016 High School: Dorsey – Los, Angeles, CA – Division-I, Coliseum League 2016 Dons Team Record: 10-4 2016 Stat Line (13 games): 109 carries, 1,014 yards, and 12 touchdowns; two receptions for 90 yards […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG JoJuan Collins Profile Position: Running Back and Linebacker Height and Weight: 6-0.5, 205 Classification: 2020 2016 High School: Mater Dei – Santa Ana, California 2017 High School: Dorsey – Los Angeles, California Monarchs 2016 Record: 13-1 – Ranked No. 3 nationally by MaxPreps Monarchs 2016 Freshman Team: 8-0 2016 Stats (13 games): […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Tim Mosley Profile Position: Defensive End and Tight End Height and Weight: 6-4, 243 Classification: 2018 Ranking: 3-Star 2016 High School: Dorsey – Los, Angeles, CA – Division-I, Coliseum League 2016 Dons Team Record: 10-4 2016 Stat Line: 30 tackles, 9 sacks, 15 tackles for a loss, and two forced fumbles […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jacobah “Kobah” Fuamtu Profile Position: Outside Linebacker and Running Back Height and Weight: 6-0, 190 Classification: 2020 High School: La Habra – La Habra, California – Division II – Freeway League 2016 Highlanders Record: 8-5 2016 Stats: Not Available 40-Yard Dash: 4.69 College Interest: Arizona, Boise State, USC, and Washington Unofficial […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Johnny Wilson Profile Position: Wide Receiver Height and Weight: 6-4, 200 Classification: 2020 High School: Calabasas – Calabasas, California – Division 5 – Camino League 2016 Coyotes Record: 14-1 – ranked No. 24 in California by MaxPreps 2016 Stats (10-game starter): 58 receptions, 855 yards, and 14 touchdowns College Interest: Purdue […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There is a point in any sporting contest at any level when the play of a dominating player almost seems unfair to the competition. After watching Chris Manoa collapse pockets and stuff the run for Chandler High School during the 2016 season, more times than not, it was like watching a man among boys. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Stats in all sports can be misleading at times, but especially in football. A stat line of 80 tackles, 42 solo, 14.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries, and one interception without context is impressive but gives very little insight. What position did the player play? Against what level of competition did the stats come against? […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA College football’s recruiting trail is finally starting to catch on to Class of 2019 wide receiver Cam Gardner. The 5-11, 170 pound, sophomore was paired with five-star Class of 2019 quarterback JT Daniels during the 2016 season at Mater Dei hauling in 15 passes for 216 yards with two scores. Now Gardner is at […]
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