High school football transfers tracker for 2024: Which top players are switching schools?
Unlike the college transfer portal, there’s no high school equivalent, even though there are hundreds of sports transfers in Southern California each year.
Considering the number of top players moving around, it’s time to launch a 2024 transfer tracker for Southern California high school football.
According to CIF rules, players who transfer and physically move along with their family are eligible immediately at the new school. If a player transfers and his family doesn’t move, there’s a sit-out period of close to 50% of the season. The date athletes become eligible after sitting out is Sept. 30 for the Southern Section.
Listed players are confirmed as having switched schools through social media or from coaches, parents or players. Their transfer eligibility remains uncertain until paperwork is submitted to the Southern Section or City Section. Names will be updated each week, with the latest at the top.
Kaleb Lauago
Former school: Garfield
New school: St. Paul
Position: Linebacker
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: Was All-City player as a sophomore and possesses good size and athleticism.
Eduardo Cuevas
Former school: Franklin
New school: Eagle Rock
Position: Quarterback
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: The three-sport athlete originally switched to Cantwell-Sacred Heart this spring but is now back in the City Section and should pass for lots of yards this fall.
Michael Tollefson
Former school: JSerra
New school: Tustin
Position: Quarterback
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: Arizona State commit moves to his third school.
Jaydn Robinson
Former school: San Juan Hills
New school: Narbonne
Position: Receiver
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: One of the top receivers in Southern California.
Kodi Greene
Former school: (Wash.) Eastside Catholic
New school: Mater Dei
Position: Offensive line
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: Was a two-year starter at Eastside Catholic and is 6-6, 260 pounds.
Derrick Walker
Former school: Westlake
New school: Newbury Park
Position: Defensive back
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: Had 60 tackles for Westlake as a junior.,
Jaden O’Neal
Former school: Newport Harbor
New school: Narbonne
Position: Quarterback
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: Was the starter at Newport Harbor as a sophomore.
Jamie Lawyer
Former school: St. Francis
New school: Cathedral
Position: Defensive back
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: Was probably St. Francis’ best returning player.
Ronen Zamorano
Former school: Loyola
New school: Sierra Canyon
Position: Linebacker
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: Started at inside linebacker as a sophomore at Loyola.
Dash Beierly
Former school: Chaparral
New school: Mater Dei
Position: Quarterback
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: Mater Dei has an opening at quarterback and Beierly is a dual threat quarterback.
Pablo Murguia
Former school: Chaminade
New school: St. Bonaventure
Position: Offensive lineman
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: St. Bonaventure adds a second huge lineman from the transfer portal.
Liam McDaniel
Former school: West Ranch
New school: Colony
Position: Quarterback
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: Passed for nearly 1,800 yards last season.
Jaylin Burt
Former school: North Hollywood
New school: St. Genevieve
Position: Running back
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: He was the leading rusher the last two seasons at North Hollywood.
Ronnell Hewitt
Former school: Birmingham
New school: Westlake
Position: Running back
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: Was a punishing rusher this past season for City Section Open Division champions.
Tyrone Moreno
Former school: Calabasas
New school: Inglewood
Position: Linemen
Year in the fall of 2024: Sophomore
Buzz. He’s 6-3, 290 pounds and contributed as a freshman at Calabasas.
Chris Henry Jr.
Former school: Ohio Withrow
New school: Santa Ana Mater Dei
Position: Receiver
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: He’s 6 feet 5, committed to Ohio State and rated among the top players for the class of 2026.
Tagg Harrison
Former school: Arizona Tolleson
New school: Simi Valley
Position: Quarterback
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: He played at Oxnard Pacifica and Westlake before leaving for Arizona, so it will be interesting to see what he can do in his senior year.
Marcellus Ryan
Former school: Orange Lutheran
New school: St. John Bosco
Position: Defensive back
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: Headed to his third school, Ryan was highly regarded at Orange Lutheran and Gardena Serra.
Kevin Hawkins
Former school: El Camino Real
New school: Birmingham
Position: Quarterback
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: Hawkins started as a sophomore at El Camino Real and Birmingham needs a quarterback after losing its starter to the transfer portal.
Drew Cofield
Former school: St. Bonaventure
New school: Newbury Park
Position: Cornerback
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: An outstanding defensive back who will make an immediate impact for Panthers.
Anthony League
Former school: Los Alamitos
New school: Long Beach Millikan
Position: Running back
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: Standout running back is the fourth all-leaguer from Los Alamitos to transfer to Millikan.
Kapono Mao
Former school: Los Alamitos
New school: Long Beach Millikan
Position: Offensive line
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: All-league blocker for Los Alamitos.
Austin Coronado
Former school: Damien
New school: St. John Bosco
Position: Defensive end
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: Headed to his third school, he was major contributor at Damien.
Gavin Gray
Former school: Thousand Oaks
New school: Agoura
Position: Quarterback
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: Was backup quarterback at Thousand Oaks.
Tyler Stearns
Former school: Tolleson (Ariz.)
New school: Sierra Canyon
Position: Defensive line
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: At 6-3, 295 pounds, the former Westlake player should be able to help immediately.
Scott Burleigh
Former school: Oxnard
New school: St. Bonaventure
Position: Offensive line
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: He’s a 6-7, 340-pound linemen who will get to block for Koen Glover.
Carson Clark
Former school: Los Alamitos
New school: St. John Bosco
Position: Receiver
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: Caught 41 passes as a sophomore for Los Alamitos.
Maki Stewart
Former school: Los Alamitos
New school: Long Beach Millikan
Position: Offensive line
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: Has been a dependable, consistent blocker the last two seasons.
Luke Lehman
Former school: Village Christian
New school: Sierra Canyon
Position: Receiver
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: He’s 6 feet 4 and caught 58 passes for 856 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Kyler Peters
Former school: Apple Valley
New school: Oak Hills
Position: Kicker
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: Has been a strong weapon on kickoffs and field goals.
Joshua Tuchek
Former school: Los Alamitos
New school: Long Beach Millikan
Position: Defensive back
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: He’s been a dependable cornerback at Los Alamitos and Santa Margarita.
Jaylen Moore
Former school: Westlake
New school: Monrovia
Position: Receiver
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: He used to play for Monrovia and had 33 catches for Westlake last season.
Jacob Chambers
Former school: Rancho Cucamonga
New school: Etiwanda
Position: Quarterback
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: Played in six games as a sophomore, passing for 314 yards and two touchdowns.
Darvens Joseph
Former school: Fairfax
New school: Inglewood
Position: Receiver
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: Caught game-winning touchdown pass in City Section Division II championship game.
Ivrick Carrington
Former school: Los Alamitos
New school: Santa Margarita
Position: Linebacker
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: Was all-league honoree for Los Alamitos as a sophomore.
Kingston Tisdell
Former school: Birmingham
New school: Inglewood
Position: Quarterback
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: He was intercepted just once all season in helping Birmingham win the City Section Open Division championship.
Hayden Vercher
Former school: Sierra Canyon
New school: Thousand Oaks
Position: Tight end
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: He’s 6 feet 4 and caught nine passes at Sierra Canyon this past season.
Ashton Pannell
Former school: St. John Bosco
New school: Loyola
Position: Quarterback
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: Was backup quarterback for the Braves.
Jacob Higgs
Former school: Sultana
New school: Apple Valley
Position: Quarterback
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: Passed for 2,300 yards as a junior.
Ethan Naudin
Former school: Servite
New school: St. John Bosco
Position: Receiver
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: Caught three touchdowns for Servite as a junior.
Jonah Smith
Former school: Mater Dei
New school: Santa Margarita
Position: Receiver
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: Was a major contributor as a sophomore for Division 1 champion Mater Dei, catching eight TD passes.
Kingston Nombrado
Former school: St. John Bosco
New school: Corona Centennial
Position: Defensive line
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: Reserve defensive lineman for Trinity League champs.
Chris Fields
Former school: Lawndale
New school: Carson
Position: Quarterback
Year in the fall of 2024: Sophomore
Buzz: One of the best Southland quarterbacks from the class of 2027, he originally transferred to St. Pius X-St. Matthias this spring.
Tre People
Former school: Adelanto
New school: Norco
Position: Quarterback
Year in the fall of 2024: Sophomore
Buzz: Passed for nearly 2,000 yards as a freshman.
Kayin Booker
Former school: St. Bonaventure
New school: Newbury Park
Position: Receiver
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: Was a top receiver for the Division 3 champions.
Shane Katz
Former school: Westlake
New school: Chaminade
Position: Offensive line
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: He’s 6-5, 290 pounds, started as a sophomore and has big upside.
Tristan Zale
Former school: San Juan Hills
New school: Trabuco Hills
Position: Quarterback
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: Was backup quarterback to sophomore Tim Herr, leaving little chance to start.
Molimau Tialavea
Former school: Bishop Amat
New school: Warren
Position: Defensive end
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: Was starter as a sophomore for Bishop Amat.
Jayden Crowder
Former school: Mater Dei
New school: Santa Margarita
Position: Defensive back
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: Had eight tackles as a sophomore for Division 1 champion Mater Dei.
Eric Osorio
Former school: Bishop Amat
New school: Damien
Position: Receiver
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: First-team All-Mission League selection had 40 catches and seven touchdowns as a sophomore.
Elijah Vaikona
Former school: Xavier Prep
New school: Santa Margarita
Position: Offensive tackle.
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: At 6-7 and 340 pounds, you can’t miss him on a football field and he plays two other sports.
Daniel Mielke
Former school: Bonita
New school: Ontario Christian
Position: Quarterback
Year in the fall of 2024: Sophomore
Buzz: Passed for 2,483 yards and 21 touchdowns as a freshman.
Jonathan Edwards
Former school: Warren
New school: St. John Bosco
Position: Linebacker
Year in the fall of 2024: Senior
Buzz: Had 37 tackles as starting linebacker at Warren.
Alex Medyn
Former school: Orange Lutheran
New school: Chino Hills
Position: Quarterback
Year in the fall of 2024: Junior
Buzz: Passed for 285 yards as backup quarterback at Orange Lutheran.
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