Some of the region's top senior football players this season:
QUARTERBACKS
| Player |
School |
Ht. |
Wt. |
C |
|
| Darin Alix |
Patrick Henry |
5-11 |
210 |
Shows leadership |
|
| Tyler Bernard |
Valley Center |
6-1 |
170 |
Second-team all-section |
|
| Eric Bowcock |
San Pasqual |
6-3 |
195 |
Moves over from WR |
|
| Ty Culver |
Helix |
6-2 |
203 |
Solid credentials |
|
| Greg Charley |
Mar Vista |
6-1 |
190 |
Strong and accurate |
|
| Skyler Dougherty |
University City |
6-1 |
185 |
Will air it out |
|
| David Fisher |
Vista |
6-1 |
205 |
Made big strides |
|
| Robert Forcier |
Scripps Ranch |
6-2 |
190 |
In national spotlight |
|
| Colton Morrison |
El Camino |
6-6 |
206 |
Big and athletic |
|
| Larry Olsen |
Julian |
6-3 |
200 |
Getting lots of looks |
|
| Kevin Ozier |
Mira Mesa |
6-3 |
200 |
Solid under fire |
|
| Tanner Rust |
El Capitan |
6-3 |
200 |
First-team all-section |
|
| Jordan Wynn |
Oceanside |
6-3 |
190 |
Led state bowl champs |
|
| Ronald Yell |
Lincoln |
5-10 |
175 |
Big-game player |
|
| D.J. Zapata |
Mission Hills |
6-3 |
180 |
Came on strong in '07 |
|
RUNNING BACKS
|
| Player |
School |
Ht. |
Wt. |
C |
|
| Ashton Barbour |
Carlsbad |
5-10 |
190 |
Runs 11.0 for 100 |
|
| Jawan Caldwell |
Lincoln |
6-0 |
210 |
Power and speed |
|
| Darren Clark |
Brawley |
5-11 |
170 |
Explosive runner |
|
| Dominique Fuqua |
Castle Park |
5-10 |
185 |
Good size, speed |
|
| Tyler Gaffney |
Cathedral Catholic |
6-1 |
215 |
1,400-yard rusher |
|
| Darren Jenkins |
Mira Mesa |
6-0 |
230 |
Punishes tacklers |
|
| Christian Johnson |
Horizon |
5-10 |
181 |
Bigger, faster |
|
| Deontry Johnson |
Hoover |
5-9 |
170 |
Breakaway threat |
|
| Jacob Kelly |
Bishop's |
5-9 |
170 |
Focus of offense |
|
| Gerald Kendall |
El Cajon Valley |
5-9 |
185 |
Very tough to tackle |
|
| Zach McMaster |
Mission Hills |
5-11 |
195 |
Has track speed |
|
| Sam Metu |
Mission Bay |
5-10 |
185 |
Runs hard |
|
| Eric Paopao |
El Camino |
5-11 |
190 |
Has pedigree, talent |
|
| Marcel Pitre |
Mater Dei Catholic |
5-10 |
185 |
Also plays LB |
|
| Nick Ricciardulli |
Poway |
5-7 |
151 |
Key returnee for Titans |
|
| Brock Ringo |
Torrey Pines |
5-5 |
145 |
Blazing speed, moves |
|
| Robbie Rouse |
Madison |
5-8 |
180 |
Rushed for 2,000 yards |
|
| Ricky Smith |
Central |
5-9 |
170 |
Part of 1-2 punch |
|
| Taimi Tutogi |
Chula Vista |
6-2 |
235 |
Powerful fullback |
|
| Nick Williams |
Monte Vista |
5-10 |
170 |
Tough to tackle |
|
WIDE RECEIVERS
|
| Player |
School |
Ht. |
Wt. |
C |
|
| Brandon Chambers |
Mira Mesa |
6-2 |
200 |
Hurdler in track |
|
| Phillip Cook |
El Capitan |
5-11 |
185 |
Rust's main target |
|
| Andrew Grimes |
Bonita Vista |
6-2 |
170 |
Good hands, routes |
|
| James Johnson |
Valley Center |
6-1 |
185 |
74 grabs led section |
|
| Marvin Jones |
Kearny |
6-4 |
215 |
Committed to SDSU |
|
| Kyle Mann |
San Marcos |
5-9 |
160 |
Speedster, deep threat |
|
| Myles Muagututia |
Francis Parker |
6-3 |
200 |
Multi-sport star |
|
| Aaron Quintanilla |
Palo Verde |
5-9 |
180 |
Stretches the field |
|
| Doug Rogers |
La Jolla Country Day |
6-2 |
190 |
Also quality DB |
|
| Marquis Sumpter |
Fallbrook |
6-0 |
175 |
Legit speed-burner |
|
| Derrek White |
Valhalla |
6-0 |
170 |
Go-to receiver |
|
TIGHT ENDS
|
| Player |
School |
Ht. |
Wt. |
C |
|
| Rakim Cox |
San Diego |
6-4 |
230 |
Hard to miss |
|
| Gustavo Gonzalez |
SD Southwest |
6-3 |
245 |
Very soft hands |
|
| Michael Hodges |
Castle Park |
6-5 |
250 |
Also plays on DL |
|
| J.T. Kerr |
Scripps Ranch |
6-4 |
230 |
Fallbrook transfer |
|
| Blake Masoner |
Rancho Buena Vista |
6-3 |
235 |
Inviting target |
|
| Reggie Noble |
Mt. Carmel |
6-2 |
230 |
Plays LB, too |
|
| Cameron Moss |
Steele Canyon |
6-5 |
236 |
Martin Moss' kid |
|
| Shea Prince |
Escondido |
6-6 |
210 |
Good hands, size |
|
| Levine Toilolo |
Helix |
6-8 |
247 |
Blue-chip recruit |
|
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
|
| Player |
School |
Ht. |
Wt. |
C |
|
| Anthony Anderson |
Helix |
6-5 |
230 |
Oregon making push |
|
| Kevin Badeoux |
St. Augustine |
6-3 |
250 |
Big-time hitter |
|
| Everett Benyard |
Cathedral Catholic |
6-6 |
320 |
MWC, Pac-10 material |
|
| Jason Breaux |
Madison |
6-4 |
285 |
Attracting DI looks |
|
| Owen Breeden |
Eastlake |
6-3 |
280 |
UTEP looking |
|
| Chad Carlin |
Escondido |
6-2 |
260 |
The key up front |
|
| Isaiah Forney |
Mission Bay |
6-3 |
300 |
Athletic giant |
|
| Ben Kaufman |
Steele Canyon |
6-6 |
317 |
Anchors Cougars' line |
|
| Greg Lee |
Francis Parker |
6-4 |
265 |
Big and strong |
|
| Mark Perez |
El Capitan |
6-4 |
290 |
Has size, smarts |
|
| Brandon Portman |
San Marcos |
6-4 |
240 |
Skilled center |
|
| Jesse Ramsey |
Bishop's |
6-3 |
256 |
Great student, too |
|
| Francisco Retana |
Central |
6-2 |
275 |
Nugget at center |
|
| Faaaliga Siatuu |
Montgomery |
6-6 |
290 |
Bigger, stronger |
|
| Alexi Samaan |
Castle Park |
6-0 |
250 |
Strong veteran |
|
| Mike Samson |
Patrick Henry |
6-2 |
300 |
Two-way ace |
|
| Brian Schwenke |
Oceanside |
6-3 |
280 |
Pivotal returnee |
|
| Nathan Shannon |
Rancho Buena Vista |
6-4 |
300 |
Getting lots of looks |
|
| Ivan Tovar |
Vista |
6-2 |
270 |
Panthers standout |
|
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
|
| Player |
School |
Ht. |
Wt. |
C |
|
| Bryan Amidon |
Westview |
6-3 |
295 |
Very athletic |
|
| P.J. Cress |
Calexico |
6-1 |
215 |
Flies to the ball |
|
| Kevin Gugliemetti |
Ramona |
6-3 |
210 |
Solid pass-rusher |
|
| Mike Kaiser |
La Costa Canyon |
6-2 |
235 |
Great long-snapper |
|
| Anthony Larceval |
Helix |
6-1 |
267 |
Monster up front |
|
| Joshua Letula |
El Camino |
6-3 |
323 |
Impossible to block |
|
| Emmanuel Luera |
Otay Ranch |
6-6 |
320 |
Clogs up middle |
|
| Jamal Mujaddidi |
Westview |
6-2 |
280 |
Squats 550 pounds |
|
| Edward Nuckols |
Mission Hills |
6-3 |
295 |
Pac-10 favorite |
|
| Denny Tran |
Mission Bay |
6-4 |
285 |
Intense competitor |
|
LINEBACKERS
|
| Player |
School |
Ht. |
Wt. |
C |
|
| Jose Amador |
Mount Miguel |
6-0 |
235 |
Very focused |
|
| Rahmare Davis |
Otay Ranch |
6-4 |
190 |
Two-way standout |
|
| Jacob Driver |
La Costa Canyon |
6-2 |
215 |
First-team all-section |
|
| J.J. Evans |
Torrey Pines |
6-0 |
230 |
Loves to hit |
|
| Ramtin Farzanfar |
Rancho Bernardo |
6-1 |
215 |
Multi-sport standout |
|
| Jordan Garcia |
Carlsbad |
5-10 |
210 |
Keys young defense |
|
| Nathan Gill |
Vista Calvary Christian |
5-9 |
170 |
Colleges are looking |
|
| Joseph Giordano |
Patrick Henry |
6-1 |
200 |
Jarring tackler |
|
| Dutch Hapgood |
La Costa Canyon |
6-3 |
210 |
Great size, potential |
|
| Tanner Hix |
Ramona |
5-11 |
190 |
First-team all-leaguer |
|
| Patrick Jarin |
Eastlake |
5-11 |
225 |
Future is at DB |
|
| Evan Langston |
Escondido |
6-1 |
200 |
Mobile, hits hard |
|
| Michael Lobaugh |
West Hills |
5-11 |
210 |
Has nose for the ball |
|
| Joe Morgan |
Steele Canyon |
5-10 |
215 |
All-leaguer returns |
|
| Tracy Shields |
Monte Vista |
5-9 |
215 |
Good range, strength |
|
| Michael Todter |
Point Loma |
5-10 |
205 |
DB his eventual spot |
|
DEFENSIVE BACKS
|
| Player |
School |
Ht. |
Wt. |
C |
|
| Aaron Atkins |
Fallbrook |
6-3 |
200 |
Plays receiver, too |
|
| Robbie Beathard |
La Jolla |
5-11 |
180 |
Two-way sensation |
|
| Dominique Bradley |
Grossmont |
6-0 |
180 |
Pac-10 teams looking |
|
| J.R. Broyles |
El Capitan |
5-11 |
180 |
Has a knack for ball |
|
| Jerik Davis |
Mira Mesa |
6-0 |
185 |
Ideal cover guy |
|
| Dean Faddis |
Ramona |
6-0 |
180 |
Healthy again |
|
| Kenny Hill |
St. Augustine |
5-11 |
175 |
Interception maven |
|
| Michael P. Jensen |
Bishop's |
6-0 |
180 |
Versatile athlete |
|
| Kris Kimmel |
Santana |
6-2 |
185 |
All-leaguer steps up |
|
| Gavino Pinal |
El Cajon Valley |
5-9 |
178 |
DB at next level |
|
| Jebari Robinson |
Steele Canyon |
5-10 |
170 |
Zeroes in quickly |
|
| Marquel Specks |
Point Loma |
6-2 |
175 |
Big-time talent |
|
| Robert Spivey |
Palo Verde |
5-11 |
195 |
Hits like a LB |
|
| Charles Thompson |
Christian |
5-10 |
180 |
Also plays RB |
|
KICKERS
|
| Player |
School |
Ht. |
Wt. |
C |
|
| Lee Abelkop |
La Jolla |
5-11 |
165 |
Strong kicker |
|
| Chad Holden |
Otay Ranch |
6-3 |
185 |
Punter supreme |
|
| Brynmor Hughes |
St. Augustine |
5-11 |
170 |
All-state prospect |
|
| Brock Miller |
Santa Fe Christian |
5-10 |
170 |
Extremely accurate |
|
| Jason Myers |
Mater Dei Catholic |
5-8 |
160 |
Has a live leg |
|
| Eric Whitaker |
St. Augustine |
5-9 |
160 |
Wealth of talent |
