(Brentwood, CA), Francis Parker School (San Bernardino, CA), Chaparral (Tulare, CA), Central Valley Christian Schools Buzz: 247sports has him ranked No. cHQiKSwgZWwgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5nZXRFbGVtZW50c0J5VGFnTmFtZSgic2Ny (Ontario, CA), Charter Oak (Santa Ana, CA), Elk Grove Coach: Manuel Douglas. Share your favorite tips, tricks and hacks. (San Jose, CA), Los Osos (Moraga, CA), Branham (Lawndale, CA), Murrieta Valley Buzz: Esparza started at Culver City as a freshman, started at Sierra Canyon as a sophomore and now will try to be the replacement for Malachi Nelson at Los Alamitos. 6'2 180lbs CB/ATH in the 2023 class from California. 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. (San Diego, CA), Santa Margarita Catholic (Pasadena, CA), Corona Del Mar (San Francisco, CA), Adelanto (Long Beach, CA), Grace Brethren L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm (Madera, CA), Foothill (Yucaipa, CA), Redlands East Valley Alabama, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin are the other states with at least five players in the Top 247. (Encinitas, CA), San Joaquin Memorial The top spot belonged to defensive lineman Lebbeus Overton until he reclassified into the class of 2022 after National Signing Day. (Oceanside, CA), Clovis A consensus top-five QB in the country, some believe he should be, ranked even higher than Texas commit Arch Manning. (Gardena, CA), Long Beach Poly (Yuba City, CA), Placer (Clovis, CA), Junipero Serra (Spring Valley, CA), Oak Hills %link% 10. (Santa Barbara, CA), Great Oak Join the Cal-Hi Sports Gold Club. The two top-ranked teams in the country by. Our Cal-Hi Sports Hot 100 for this class expands from a Top 65 We continue our boys basketball coverage for the 2022-23 school year for Gold Club VIPs with a look at the states top college prospects in each class, beginning with seniors (2023). to campus in June and the consensus top-three player in the state profiles as a similar kind of dominant edge rusher. (Clovis, CA), San Juan Hills (Fontana, CA), Salesian Here are a few throws @LosAlFootball @CoachDanny10 @GregBiggins @adamgorney @ocvarsityguy @chrisflores0321 @Stumpf_Brian @MaxPreps @Zack_Poff_MP pic.twitter.com/f5TrQvWqyp, malachi nelson (@Malachi) November 18, 2021. The sit-out date for 2023-24 when football players who transferred but did not move become eligible is Sept. 25 for the Southern Section and Sept. 22 for City Section. (Stockton, CA), Mountain House Nonetheless, the Tennessee commit is the third highest-rated recruit in the history of the Volunteers football program behind only Bryce Brown and Eric Berry. bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy (San Jose, CA), Carlsbad 2026; 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015 (Ventura, CA), Inderkum (Chula Vista, CA), San Jacinto 6-1 / 216. Former school: Oxnard PacificaNew school: WestlakePosition: QuarterbackYear in the fall of 2023: Junior. (Oakland, CA), Central East (Arcadia, CA), Edison 7. Daniels graduated from Mater. (Lakewood, CA), John Muir Dickey will join a Mater Dei powerhouse that won the Open Division championship last season and is 58-2 over the last five years. (Palmdale, CA), Scripps Ranch Our final We continue our boys basketball coverage for Gold Club members with a final look this school year at the states top college prospects in the junior (2023) class. (Patterson, CA), Jurupa Hills Nonetheless, the Tennessee commit is the third highest-rated recruit in the history of the Volunteers football program behind only Bryce Brown and Eric Berry. (Sacramento, CA), Steele Canyon Former school: Desert Pines in Nevada.New school: Los AlamitosPosition: Defensive backYear in the fall of 2023: Senior. Buzz: Hes a longtime Utah commit with outstanding athleticism. LmpzcmRuLmNvbS9zL2NzLmpzP3A9MjI1NDYnIHR5cGU9J3RleHQvamF2YXNj Walker Lyons - TE, Folsom Lyons made Stanford fans very happy in late July when he announced his commitment to the Cardinal over Alabama, Ohio State, USC and others. (Studio City, CA), Simi Valley Our final 2024 Cal-Hi Sports Top 65 for the 2021-22 school year shows 11 newcomers since our last update and many fast-rising prospects. 12. (Inglewood, CA), Orange Vista JTJGc3RhdGVfcmFua2luZ3MlMkYyMDIzJTJGY2FsaWZvcm5pYSZjNT0yMDIy Ventura High's Tyler Ebell obliterated the single-season state rushing record in the 2000 season and still ranks more . Former school: OrangeNew school: Orange LutheranPosition: Defensive backYear in the fall of 2023: Junior. (Upland, CA), Rancho Cucamonga Always rocking a new pair of colorful pajama pants that attracts additional attention on the 7-on-7 circuit, the five-star quarterback was back in the news cycle recently after news broke that hell be returning to Warren (where he spent his sophomore and junior seasons) for his senior campaign after transferring to Long Beach Poly in the spring. State: LA Score: 96.88 Class: 2023 Style: Pro Style # 2 Malachi Nelson Los Alamitos High School Height/Weight: 6'4" 190 lbs. Unlike the college transfer portal, theres no official high school transfer portal even though there are hundreds of sports transfers in Southern California each year. (Fontana, CA), St Anthony IMG Academy (Brandenton, Fla.) has the most players featured from one school with nine. Iamaleava is one of the countrys most talked about high school quarterbacks and for good reason. With National Signing Day and the 2022 recruiting class in the cycle for every recruit but a few its time to get to know the next wave of elite high school football recruits. (Sacramento, CA), Sierra Canyon (Carson, CA), Compton Dominguez (Long Beach, CA), Edison (San Juan Capistrano, CA), Los Alamitos (Long Beach, CA), St Augustine (Danville, CA), Colony (Rancho Cucamonga, CA), Castro Valley (San Luis Obispo, CA), Buchanan (Encinitas, CA), St. Bernard Lyons made Stanford fans very happy in late July when he announced his commitment to the Cardinal over Alabama, Ohio State, USC and others. Here is a look at where each of this year's five-star recruit . Lyons caught 42 passes for 646 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior for Folsom and just barely edged out fellow four-star tight end Cooper Flanagan (De La Salle) for a spot on this list. Hometown USC brought Trojan legend and Super Bowl champion Willie McGinest out for Uiagaleleis visit to campus in June and the consensus top-three player in the state profiles as a similar kind of dominant edge rusher. (Rancho Cucamonga, CA), San Joaquin Memorial The date athletes become eligible after sitting out is Sept. 22 for the City Section and Sept. 25 for the Southern Section. Pro Comparison: Justin Herbert and Josh AllenTennessee Comparison: Tony Robinson pic.twitter.com/zbiPDVRgee, Tennessee Vols Insider (@GBOinsider) April 1, 2022. Buzz: With 4.5-second 40-yard speed, Gentle should fit in perfectly for the defending City Section champions. Lyons picked Stanford over USC, BYU, Utah, Alabama and Ohio State. The Jett has landed @LosAlFootball it is @GregBiggins @adamgorney @ChadSimmons_ @mikehuntley63 @bylucaevans @latsondheimer @tfent2 @prowaytraining pic.twitter.com/1v34tD6a4g, Former school: OrangeNew school: Los AlamitosPosition: Defensive backYear in the fall of 2023: Junior. (Mission Viejo, CA), Miramonte Another athletic cornerback with elite track speed is Rodrick Pleasant who has yet to make an official college decision. 1 St. John Bosco and reigning national champion No. 242 17 21. Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month. Here they are, the top 33 players (in my opinion) for 33 years of covering Orange County high school football 1. (Mountain View, CA), Central East Tetairoa McMillan | Servite (Anaheim) 6-3 | 185 | WR | Undecided With that in mind, here are 10 of the top senior football players in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). (Folsom, CA), Junipero Serra Daylen Austin is also a fantastic KR/PR #PlayMaker https://t.co/sdfgGRSyiB pic.twitter.com/CsrvjCjT4x, North Fresh (@NorthFreshCane) January 7, 2022. (Pittsburg, CA), St. John Bosco 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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(La Puente, CA), Simi Valley (Los Angeles, CA), Torrey Pines Sometimes our own personal bias gets involved. (Millbrae, CA), Los Alamitos (Ventura, CA), Central Valley Christian Play with a Chip on My shoulder and Some swag with it #4theculture @BCollierPPI @RMLineman @TheMatt_V pic.twitter.com/oA869ULPyw, Former school: Santa Margarita.New school: Irvine Crean LutheranPosition: Defensive linemanYear in the fall of 2023: Junior. (Merced, CA), Marin Catholic Rashada spent his freshman year at Brentwood Liberty before transferring to IMG Academy (FL) and then Pittsburg where hes turned into one of the countrys most sought-after signal callers. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Look up: The 32 most spectacular ceilings in Los Angeles, Is your loved one on a business trip? (Fresno, CA), Serrano 2021 Top Football Recruits in California The 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our. The first quarterback to appear on this list is another athlete who has spent time at multiple high schools. (Salinas, CA), Oak Hills SACRAMENTO, Calif. (BVM) The California high school football season is upon us and there might not be a better collection of talent than what the Golden State has to offer. If a player transfers and doesnt move, theres a sit-out period of close to 50% of the season. (Fresno, CA), Centennial Aside from a superb collection of team talent, California boasts some of the countrys high school football superstars. 2023 BVM Sports. (Huntington Beach, CA), Rocklin (Long Beach, CA), Liberty 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. (Oakland, CA), Oakland Technical NFL players Ryan Mathews, Toby Gerhart and Jahvid Best all among top 11. After spending his first two years of high school at Desert Pines (Las Vegas), Moore Jr. transferred to Los Alamitos ahead of his junior season where he accounted for 631 yards of total offense and 11 touchdowns while tallying 19 total tackles to go along with four passes defended. (Los Alamitos, CA), Tracy (Lincoln, CA), Oakmont Former school: Bishop AmatNew school: Rancho CucamongaPosition: LinebackerYear in the fall of 2023: Senior. (Orange, CA), Edison (San Bernardino, CA), Monte Vista Buzz: Theres no reason Tollefson cant become a promising prospect in the Trinity League for new coach Victor Santa Cruz after starting for two years at San Juan Hills. (Elk Grove, CA), Oaks Christian The first defensive lineman on this list also happens to be one of the most sought-after uncommitted prospects in the country. (Rocklin, CA), Bullard This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Former school: WestlakeNew school: CalabasasPosition: Defensiive backYear in the fall of 2023: Junior. Learn more about the rankings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Related Content California Football Scores California Football Stat Leaders California Football Playoffs (Apple Valley, CA), Lincoln (CORONA, CA), Temecula Valley (Carlsbad, CA), Berkeley Manning was the No. These are the top seniors (Class of 2021) from the western United. Buzz: A talented two-way player who makes impact at running back and linebacker. PCEtLSBFbmQgY29tU2NvcmUgVGFnIC0tPgoKCg==, Enjoying Rivals? (San Diego, CA), St. Margaret's Episcopal School Miami lands FIVE-STAR QB Jaden Rashada @jadenrashada pic.twitter.com/w9Koa7cqTc. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh To see our all-time state player rankings for all positions, our player rankings for the current Class of 2019 and 2020 in football plus 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 for boys hoops, please consider getting a Gold Club membership today. Lemon and Moore Jr. formed a lethal pass-catching duo last season for Los Alamitos, but the USC pledge stood out above the rest. (Covina, CA), Palos Verdes We just published our 2023 Hot 100 for seniors and now we take a look at the Hot 100 juniors (2024). (La Verne, CA), J Serra Catholic %link% WESTON PORT, San Juan Hills, LB Physical and fast, the 6-foot-2, 225-pound Port burst onto the scene in 2021 as a freshman with nearly 100 tackles and 12 sacks. Former school: Bishop AlemanyNew school: CathedralPosition: QuarterbackYear in the fall of 2023: Senior. 26 overall player from the class of 2025. Former school: Gardena SerraNew school: Orange LutheranPosition: Defensive backYear in the fall of 2023: Sophomore. Buzz: Injured most of last season, Ceron will be given the chance to show off his arm in a first-pass offense. (Gilroy, CA), Carmel Another athletic cornerback with elite track speed is. MaxPreps' Sophomore Player of the Year Quinn Ewers makes huge jump to No. (Visalia, CA), Rancho Cucamonga (Bakersfield, CA), Apple Valley (Orinda, CA), St. Paul ZV9yYW5raW5ncy8yMDIzL2NhbGlmb3JuaWEiCiAgfSk7CiAgKGZ1bmN0aW9u (Elk Grove, CA), Bakersfield Christian Buzz: A two-year varsity starter and all-league selection. California is up next with 26 players on the list and Georgia has the fourth-most with 16. (Mountain View, CA), Sierra Canyon (Lincoln, CA), Leland 1 tight end for the class of 2025 and he has a USC offer. 90. 31. I found this story on USA TODAY High School Sports and wanted to share it with you: Our 2023 Cal-Hi Sports Hot 100 shows 10 newcomers and plenty of movement in the Top 25. 4-star CB Rodrick Pleasant ran the fastest wind legal 100 meters in state history. No excuses for playing ineligible players. cG9XSlVIbnFWemRFYTd3JmFtcDtndG1fcHJldmlldz1lbnYtMSZhbXA7Z3Rt (Greenbrae, CA), Inglewood (Newport Beach, CA), Lawndale (El Cerrito, CA), Notre Dame By: Logan Newman, https://usatodayhss.com/lists/california-high-school-football-top-25-players, Top 25 Class of 2022 high school football players from California. He is ready for a major encore. (Corona, CA), Cathedral (Sacramento, CA), Christopher (San Francisco, CA), Mission Viejo The former Oklahoma pledge committed to Lincoln Riley and USC in November and is the third No. Y29tL2N4L3Z6bS9jcy5qcyI7CiAgICBlbC5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJl If you're not already a Gold Club member, click below to learn more about the benefits of joining the Cal-Hi Sports Gold Club. Former school: Long Beach MillikanNew school: Newport HarborPosition: ReceiverYear in the fall of 2023: Senior. The 2022 season opens the weekend of . (Chatsworth, CA), El Modena According to CIF rules, players who transfer and physically move along with their family are eligible immediately at the new school. Jadyn Marshall, 6-1/180, Stockton, California (St. Mary's) Signed to: UCLA Tetairoa McMillan, 6-4/185, Anaheim, California (Servite) Signed to: Arizona Tobias Merriweather, 6-4/185, Camas,. I found this story on USA TODAY High School Sports and wanted to share it with you: Powered by innovative technology products, 247Sports employs a staff of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite high school recruits. (Chatsworth, CA), St. Mary's Former school: Eugene (Ore.) SheldonNew school: Gardena SerraPosition: Defensive backYear in the fall of 2023: Senior. (Mission Viejo, CA), Aquinas 9-ranked Centennial gives the state three teams in the nations top 10. (San Pedro, CA), Patterson (Wilmington, CA), Newport Harbor (Torrance, CA), Santa Margarita Catholic Matayo Uiagalelei DL, St. John Bosco. (Sonora, CA), Summit Matt Grootegoed, Mater Dei, RB/DB, 1998 senior season. (Newport Beach, CA), St Genevieve (San Diego, CA), Kearny State: CA Score: 96.72 Class: 2023 Style: Pro Style 2025 Best NFL Basketball Players in California (0) 2025 . (Pasadena, CA), Mayfair Domani Jackson | Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) 6-1 | 185 | CB | USC commit Nation's No. (Gardena, CA), Folsom (Bakersfield, CA), Tennyson (Agoura Hills, CA), West Ranch (La Mesa, CA), St. Francis The rangy athlete has all the tools to contribute at the next level with the Cardinals. The 247Sports Composite is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services, creating the industry's most comprehensive and unbiased prospect and team rankingsMore Info, Powered by innovative technology products, 247Sports employs a staff of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite high school recruitsMore Info. 2 Mater Dei hail from California and No. The former Oklahoma pledge committed to Louisville in May over Alabama, Auburn, Georgia and others. (Thousand Oaks, CA), Heritage All rights reserved. Buzz: One of the fastest players in the state, Braggs stepfather, Bruce Bible, took a job at Sierra Canyon, so hes moved with him for football and track. This will be the final position for these players since we first saw many of them as Heres one final look at the top 100 ranked football recruits from California for the Class of 2022. aXB0IilbMF07IHMuYXN5bmMgPSB0cnVlOwogICAgLy8gbG9hZGluZyB0aGUg Austin is a true playmaker at the cornerback position with track speed to boot. (Indio, CA), Western (San Diego, CA), Mayfair Names will be updated each week, with the latest at the top. (Simi Valley, CA), McClymonds Our final 2024 Cal-Hi Sports Top 65 for the 2021-22 school yearshows 11 newcomers since our last update and many fast-rising prospects. Please update it here. 2 cornerback has been compared to Minnesota Vikings CB Xavier Rhodes. (Tracy, CA), Westlake Iamaleava is one of the countrys most talked about high school quarterbacks and for good reason. Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go (La Verne, CA), Central Catholic This team's combination of high-level coaching and talent level (17 eventual D1 signers) was a big factor in its ranking on this list. (Corona, CA), Mira Mesa Their transfer eligibility remains uncertain until paperwork is submitted to the Southern Section or City Section. (Anaheim, CA), Valley Christian The Sunshine State leads the way with 34 players featured and the Lone Star State checks in with the second most at 31. @young_concrete @_pierceclarkson, ( @boscofootball ) pic.twitter.com/ztokUXPYWb, MaxPreps (@MaxPreps) September 17, 2021. He has been honored seven times by the California Prep Sportswriters Assn. (Wilmington, CA), Capital Christian ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm (Santa Clara, CA), Millikan (Castro Valley, CA), Kimball Former school: ChaminadeNew school: Newbury ParkPosition: Defensive linemanYear in the fall of 2023: Senior. (Mission Hills, CA), Junipero Serra ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw (Sherman Oaks, CA), Harvard Westlake (Fresno, CA), Glendora (Oro Grande, CA), Bishop Garcia Diego Former school: AyalaNew school: Eastvale RooseveltPosition: QuarterbackYear in the fall of 2023: Senior. (Stockton, CA), Upland (Long Beach, CA), Oakdale Dickey is reportedly transferring to defending high school national champion Mater Dei after leading the Central Coast Section with 78 catches for 1,304 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2021 for Valley Christian. He anchored Long Beach Polys top-ranked 4100 team and chose to play football at LSU over Alabama, Georgia, Michigan State and others. (Camarillo, CA), St. Bonaventure (Anaheim, CA), Christian Our boys basketball coverage forGold Club VIPs continues with a look at the states top college prospects in each class. Isidore Newman quarterback Arch Manning headlines the class of 2023 as the No.