High school football preview: Top defensive backs

Top defensive backs

Darius Allensworth, Romoland Heritage, 5-11, 175. Sr. Committed to California

Daquawn Brown, Dorsey, 5-11, 185, Sr. Should be best in the City Section

Tyler Foreman, Crespi, 6-2, 200, Sr. A physical, athletic safety

Tahaan Goodman, Rancho Cucamonga, 6-2, 190, Sr. Part of dynamic duo

Chris Hawkins, Rancho Cucamonga 6-0, 165, Sr. Committed to USC

Dashon Hunt, Westlake, 5-9, 180, Sr. Cornerback with speed, talent

Adoree’ Jackson, Gardena Serra, 5-10, 175, Jr. Could be best athlete in SoCal

Jermaine Kelly, L.A. Salesian, 6-2, 170, Sr. Committed to UCLA

Connor O’Brien, Santa Margarita, 6-4, 200, Sr. Washington commit produces big plays

David Price, Long Beach Poly, 6-2, 190, Sr. Safety delivers hits over the middle

Max Redfield, Mission Viejo, 6-3, 195, Sr. Free safety who leads and delivers

Tedric Thompson, Valencia, 6-1, 200, Sr. A four-year varsity standout

Cameron Walker, Loyola, 5-11, 178, Sr. Can match up against anybody

Others to watch

Darren Andrews, Bishop Amat, 5-10, 160, Sr. Committed to Duke

Brandon Arnold, Crespi, 6-0, 190, Sr. Made major jump during summer

Treshon Broughton, Vista Murrieta, 6-0, 170, Sr. Tustin transfer fits right in as a standout

Alif Grayes, Alemany, 5-11, 175, Jr. Was standout in summer competitions

Naijiel Hale, St. John Bosoc, 5-11, 173, Jr. Has lots of ability

Chad Hansen, Moorpark, 6-2, 180, Sr. He’s fast, long and makes an impact

Jaylinn Hawkins, Buena Park, 6-1, 165, So. Was standout on Orange Lutheran freshman team

James Johnson, Upland, 6-1, 190, Sr. Safety with lots of college offers

Donovan Lee, Chaminade, 5-9, 165, Jr. All-CIF as a sophomore

Jonathan Lockett, Mater Dei, 5-11, 175, Jr. One of the best in Trinity League

Elijah Mitchell, Corona Roosevelt, 5-10, 170, Sr. Fast, fast, fast

Kalan Montgomery, Dominguez, 6-2, 160, Sr. Long, lean and aggressive

Cleo Session, Garfield, 6-0, 190, So. Has intangibles to be standout

Charles Okonkwo, Summit, 6-1, 170, Sr. Had three interceptions

Jayme Otomewo, Dorsey, 6-2, 190, Sr. Safety who can make tackles

Justin Strong, Summit, 5-11, 185, Sr. Standout two-way player

Paul Thompson, St. Bonaventure, 6-0, 190, Sr. He’s healthy, so beware

Tre Wilcoxen, Inglewood, 6-1, 190, Sr. Has good speed

Matt Willkomm, Arroyo Grande, 5-11, 185, Sr. Talented two-sport athlete

Jaleel Wadood, St. John Bosco, 5-11, 170, Jr. Lots of speed and ability

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