High school quarterbacks to watch

Top quarterbacks

Michael Bercovici, Taft, 6-1, 205, Sr. Arizona State commit could put up big numbers.

Derrick Brown, Vista Murrieta, 6-3, 230, Sr. Utah commit passed for 18 TDs, ran for 15.

Aaron Cantu, Schurr, 6-3, 180, Sr. Passed for 2,500 yards, 28 TDs.

Cody Clements, La Habra, 6-1, 200, Sr. Washington State commit passed for 29 TDs.

Trevor Gretzky, Oaks Christian, 6-4, 190, Sr. All signs point to his being ready.

Michael Eubank, Corona Centennial, 6-5, 225, Sr. Let’s see who can tackle him.

Nick Isham, Westlake, 6-0, 190, Sr. Threw for 30 TDs, completed 74% of his passes.

Chad Jeffries, Glendora, 6-3, 190, Sr. San Diego State commit had big summer.

Conner Preston, Gardena Serra, 6-1, 205, Sr. SMU commit passed for 3,437 yards, 44 TDs.

Max Wittek, Mater Dei, 6-4, 220, Sr. USC commit can make all the right throws.

Others

Vernon Adams, Alemany, 6-0, 180, Sr. Passed for 2,333 yards, 22 TDs.

Justin Alo, Carson, 6-2, 190, Sr. Veteran with good skills.

Michael Ball, Rowland, 5-9, 160, Sr. Back from broken collarbone and ready to roll.

Alex Bishop, Valencia, 5-10, 175, Sr. Passed for 3,431 yards, 37 TDs.

Avondre Bollar, Thousand Oaks, 6-0, 195, Sr. Talented athlete who makes things happen.

Alex Bridgford, Mission Viejo, 6-3, 180, Jr. Has been groomed to be a standout.

Adam Colman, Burbank, 6-4, 205, Sr. Passed for 24 touchdowns.

Aaron Crone, Corona Roosevelt, 6-1, 180, Jr. Has good receivers to help.

Jake Geringer, Newbury Park, 6-2, 205, Sr. Passed for 2,251 yards, 22 TDs.

Joseph Gray, Dorsey, 6-1, 180, Sr. Passed for 1,932 yards and 18 TDs.

Max Heltzer, Harvard-Westlake, 6-0, 210, Sr. Had 17 TD passes.

Jonathan Jerozal, Canyon Country Canyon, 5-11, 170, Jr. Passed for 2,124 yards.

Dylan Lagarde, Los Alamitos, 5-11, 180, Jr. Made good summer impression.

Hunter Merryman, Pasadena Poly, 6-5, 220, Sr. Three-sport athlete with strong arm.

Brett Nelson, St. Francis, 6-3, 215, Sr. Left-hander finally gets to show what he can do.

Jerry Neuheisel, Loyola, 6-3, 180, Sr. Was vastly improved at end of last season.

Kenny Potter, San Pedro, 6-3, 195, Jr. Has potential to be All-City player.

Rio Ruiz, Bishop Amat, 6-1, 185, Jr. Great athlete, great competitor.

Travis Santiago, Charter Oak, 5-11, 180, Jr. Passed for 1,629 yards, 16 TDs.

Mack Spees, El Toro, 6-4, 190, Sr. Transfer from Virginia has ability.

Kenny Stenhouse, Crespi, 6-3, 170, Sr. Ready for breakthrough season.

Christian Tago, Highland, 6-1, 190, Jr. Has strong arm and lots of ability.

Marquis Thompson, Crenshaw, 5-9, 182, Sr. All he does is deliver victories.

Torey Whitfield, Hamilton, 5-11, 180, Sr. Led team to City Division II title.

Troy Williams, Narbonne, 6-2, 175, So. Can be a standout.

Travis Wilson, San Clemente, 6-5, 195, Jr. Has size, arm to be effective.

Michael Yearwood, Arroyo Valley, 5-10, 190, Sr. Ran for 1,127 yards, passed for 2,306 yards.

— Compiled by Eric Sondheimer