Southland’s top high school defensive linemen

Jeremiah Allison, Dorsey, 6-1, 190, Jr. End had 20 sacks

Todd Barr, Lakewood, 6-3, 260, Sr. Had 15 sacks and ready to get more

Ma’ataua Brown, Paramount, 6-5, 295, Sr. He’s an imposing run stopper

Charles Burks, Edison, 6-0, 230, Sr. End had 14 sacks using quickness

Jason Gibson, Gardena Serra, 6-3, 215, Sr. Had 15 sacks

Davon Moreland, L.A. Salesian, 6-3, 225, Sr. His 21 sacks were no fluke

Troy Niklas, Servite, 6-5, 245, Sr. An imposing physical specimen

J.B. Salem, Newport Harbor, 6-4, 255, Sr. Committed to Stanford

Greg Townsend, Beverly Hills, 6-4, 240, Sr. Has aggressiveness, speed, toughness

DeVante Wilson, Corona, 6-4, 235, Sr. One of the best in Inland Empire

Antwaun Woods, Taft, 6-0, 315, Sr. USC commit with lots of strength

Jeff Worthy, Whittier Christian, 6-4, 270, Sr. Boise State commit had 13 sacks

Others

Junior Alexis, Crenshaw, 6-2, 220, Sr. Has excellent quickness

Noel Avalos, Arleta, 6-3, 230, Sr. All-City player

Charlie Avila, Charter Oak, 6-1, 240, Sr. A 16-year-old with ability

Kalyn Ayers, Fremont, 6-4, 190, Sr. Had 12 sacks

Lavonte Barnett, Paraclete, 6-4, 245, Sr. Had 14 tackles for losses

Anthony Bolden, San Pedro, 6-2, 280, Sr. Benches 430 pounds

Bob Bonnheim, Paso Robles, 6-3, 245, Sr. Nose guard who stops the run

James Brock, Crenshaw, 5-10, 250, Sr. Has been a three-year standout

Reggie Coates, Crespi, 6-3, 235, Sr. Coming back from injury

Steve Dillon, Palmdale, 6-3, 245, Sr. Had nine sacks

Faitele Faafoi, Tustin, 6-4, 315, Sr. He can smother running backs

E.J. Galvez, La Mirada, 6-2, 260, Sr. Committed to Nevada

Julian Gener, Bishop Amat, 6-0, 215, Sr. Three-year starter

Sola Hala, St. John Bosco, 5-10, 250, Sr. All-Trinity League

Devaughn Hanley, Gahr, 6-3, 265, Sr. Had four sacks

David Irving, San Jacinto, 6-6, 230, Sr. Committed to Iowa State

Robert Jenkins, Loyola, 6-0, 210, Jr. Nose guard had three sacks in scrimmage

Christian Licciardi, Orange Lutheran, 6-3, 275, Sr. Talented two-way player

Mark Martindale, Laguna Hills, 6-3, 262, Sr. Three-year starter

Stephan Nembot, Montclair Prep, 6-8, 245, Sr. Just learning the game

Sean O’Grady, Tesoro, 6-3, 230, Sr. Good pass rusher

Josean Posey, Venice, 6-3, 255, Sr. Three-year starter

Aaron Price, Gardena, 6-3, 250, Sr. Had four sacks, 68 tackles

Tyler Roberts, Palm Desert, 6-3, 230, Jr. Will be a standout

Jon Sanchez, Vista Murrieta, 6-4, 235, Sr. San Diego State commit

Moses Saucedo, Garfield, 6-0, 230, Sr. Had 12 sacks as an end

Justin Solis, Westlake, 6-2, 290, Jr. Does everything well

Matt Spencer, SM St. Joseph, 6-0, 305, Sr. First-team all-league selection

J.R. Tavai, Mira Costa, 6-2, 260, Sr. Defensive player of the year in Western Division

Daniel Williams, Birmingham, 6-6, 230, Sr. Has wing span of a 6-foot-10 athlete

Donell Wilson, Blair, 6-4, 280, Sr. Has become a top college prospect

Compiled by Eric Sondheimer