Defensive linemen to watch in high school
Kenneth Clark, Rialto Carter, 6-3, 280, Sr. UCLA commit is strong and physical
Tyler Cook, Vista Murrieta, 6-4, 210, Jr. Headed for big-time status
Ray Davison, Crespi, 6-2, 215, Sr. Defensive end made major summer progress
Kylie Fitts, Redlands East Valley, 6-4, 260, Sr. USC commit causes havoc at times
Paulo Lepua, Narbonne, 6-3, 255, Sr. Top defensive lineman in City Section
Joe Mathis, Upland, 6-4, 255, Sr. Can be the best in Southern California
Tony Mekari, Westlake, 6-3, 260, Sr. Committed to Arizona
Chazz Roberts, Tesoro, 5-11, 248, Sr. Let’s see who can block him
Ainuu Taua, Lompoc, 6-1, 280, Jr. You have to get past him to run the ball
Marquis Ware, L.A. Salesian, 6-2, 215, Jr. Had 14 sacks at defensive end
Others
Myron Aiava, Westminster, 6-5, 270, Sr. Committed to Utah
Jamel Baker, L.A. University, 6-4, 255, Jr. Making steady improvement
Nick Begg, Santa Margarita, 6-5, 240, Sr. Gets the chance to make an impact
Christopher Belfond, Birmingham, 6-4, 235, Sr. Defensive end is best in West Valley League
Luca Bruno, Oak Park, 6-4, 280, Sr. Had 133 tackles, Arizona commit
Andre Edwards, Crenshaw, 6-4, 195, Sr. Basketball standout has coordination, quickness
Jason Fao, Long Beach Poly, 6-1, 250, Jr. Gets chance to become standout
Linwood Foy, St. Genevieve, 6-4, 225, Sr. Effective pass rusher
Greg Gaines, La Habra, 6-1, 275, Jr. Already has Colorado offer
Christian Garcia-Donis, Dorsey, 6-3, 315, Sr. All-Coliseum League in 2011
Albert Itula, Carson, 6-2, 230, Sr. Part of an experienced defensive line
Aubrey Jackson, Alemany, 6-3, 300, Jr. A teenager with lots of potential
Chauntez Jackson, Inglewood, 6-4, 255, Sr. Capable of overpowering blockers
Austin Kurke, El Segundo, 6-5, 230, Sr. Pioneer League defensive MVP
Grayson Largman, Valencia, 6-0, 255, Sr. Should be one of best in Foothill League
Garrett Marino, Mission Viejo, 6-2, 250, Sr. Had six sacks at defensive end
Travis Miller, Simi Valley, 6-3, 280, Sr. Ready to be a dominant player
Evan Perzanowski, Ocean View, 6-6, 290, Jr. Has 4.0 GPA and getting better
Inoke Raikadroka, Gardena Serra, 6-1, 275, Sr. Somebody had better block him
Tim Reinhardt, Corona del Mar, 6-3, 235, Sr. Defensive end had 10 sacks
Matthew Spoelsma, Citrus Valley, 6-1, 230, Sr. Averaged 11 tackles
Coleman Shelton, Loyola, 6-4, 275, Sr. Cubs are going to turn him loose
Jackson Stoddard, Mission Viejo, 6-2, 250, Sr. Tough to get out of the way
Corey Sweets, Westchester, 6-2, 225, Sr. Nasty, relentless pass rusher
Keenan Sykes, Summit, 6-3, 260, Sr. All-CIF defensive end
Shane Tierney, La Salle, 6-2, 240, Sr. Had 93 tackles for 1-9 team
Tua Tuavai, Highland, 5-11, 265, Sr. Tough and quick
John Turner, Loyola, 6-5, 246, Jr. Capable of stopping running backs
John Vis, Huntington Beach, 6-2, 230, Sr. Had 7 1/2 sacks for 9-3 team
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