Tight ends to watch in 2010

Name, School, Ht., Wt., Yr., Comment

Dominique Bierria, Carson, 6-4, 230, Sr. Has size to be effective.

Christian Diehm, San Pedro, 6-5, 220, Sr. Makes tough catches.

Wallace Gonzalez, Bishop Amat, 6-5, 235, Sr. Top two-sport athlete.

Ainslie Johnson, Servite, 6-1, 210, Jr. Made big impression as a sophomore.

Christo Kourtzidis, Orange Lutheran, 6-4, 230, Jr. Will be a Pac-10 recruit.

Earnest Pettway, Long Beach Poly, 6-4, 235, Sr. Two-sport standout is smart and agile.

Junior Pomee, Rancho Verde, 6-3, 220, Sr. Top college prospect who blocks, makes catches.

Atlas Smith, Segerstrom, 6-4, 225, Sr. Caught four touchdown passes last season.

Jeremiah Valoaga, Channel Islands, 6-5, 218, Jr. Volleyball standout is headed for big-time status.

Dillon van der Wal, Oaks Christian, 6-7, 230, Sr. His size makes him unique for position.

Others

Shelton Hill, Santa Clara, 6-4, 245, Sr. New offense, new opportunities.

Bryan Rivas, L.A. University, 6-3, 215, Jr. Has lots of catching potential.

Beau Sandland, Simi Valley, 6-5, 225, Sr. Had 22 receptions.

Weston Walker, Atascadero, 6-4, 230, Sr. He’s athletic and can make tough catches.

— Compiled by Eric Sondheimer