Southern California defensive backs to watch in 2010
Name, School, Ht., Wt., Yr., Comment
Aaryn Bouzos, La Mirada, 5-11, 185, Senior. Quick safety has committed to Nebraska.
Jackyle Cooper, L.A. Jordan, 6-0, 185, Senior. Two-way player who makes an impact.
Su’a Cravens, Vista Murrieta, 6-1, 190, Sophomore. All signs point toward becoming big-time player.
Ryan Henderson, Rancho Verde, 5-10, 170, Senior. Committed to Utah.
Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, Chino Hills, 5-11, 190, Senior. Has all the qualities of a college player.
Karlton Dennis, Servite, 5-9, 180, Senior. Keeps getting better and better.
Marqise Lee, Gardena Serra, 6-1, 180, Senior. It’s time he gets respect.
Mike Sparling, La Habra, 6-1, 175, Senior. Considered best in Orange County.
Tanner Souza, St. Bonaventure, 5-9, 165, Senior. Can cover top receivers.
Tedric Thompson, Valencia, 5-11, 180, Sophomore. Safety with a bright future.
Charles Washington, Crespi, 6-0, 180, Senior. An aggressive safety who makes tackles.
Rashad Wadood, Lakewood, 5-9, 180. Senior. Had three interceptions.
Others
Daniel Acevedo, Carson, 6-1, 190, Senior. All-City player with tackling skills.
Aaron Almond, Diamond Ranch, 6-0, 200, Senior. Safety who makes tackles.
Kendall Chambliss, Miller, 5-9, 170, Senior. Had six interceptions.
Simon Connette, Corona Santiago, 5-11, 175, Senior. Hard hitter with determination.
Ethan DeSilva, Mission Viejo, 6-1, 192, Senior. Cornerback made four interceptions.
Qujuan Floyd, Crenshaw, 6-1, 192, Senior. Lots of speed, athleticism.
Raymond Ford, Gardena Serra, 5-8, 155, Junior. L.A. Jordan transfer can handle tougher competition.
Nick Holland, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, 5-10, 160, Sophomore. Young cornerback can cover one-on-one.
Darius Guillory, Chaparral, 5-10, 180, Senior. San Diego State commit had four interceptions.
Demetrius Jackson, Baldwin Park, 5-11, 185, Senior. Can be big-time secondary player.
Kameron Jackson, Long Beach Poly, 5-10, 175, Senior. Has excellent speed.
Seth Jacobs, Arroyo Grande, 6-2, 190, Junior. Safety who makes big plays.
Jordan Jones, Servite, 5-8, 170, Senior. Handled everyone during championship season.
Ricky Lawson, Campbell Hall, 5-10, 185, Senior. Had five interceptions.
Rickey Minyard, Thousand Oaks, 6-1, 200, Senior. He’s mean, tough and makes plays.
Parker Norton, Newport Harbor, 6-0, 181, Sr. Made five interceptions.
Will Peppard, La Habra, 6-0, 180, Senior. Standout in passing competitions.
Jerico Richardson, Alemany, 6-1, 175, Junior. Two-sport athlete has outstanding skills.
Gerber Rodriguez, Marshall, 5-10, 180, Senior. Had seven interceptions.
Kevon Seymour, Muir, 6-0, 170, Junior. Was a summer standout.
John Tavarez, Mater Dei, 6-0, 180, Senior. First-team Trinity League.
Darian Thompson, Paraclete, 6-2, 175, Senior. Had 40 tackles, four interceptions.
Richard Turner, Los Alamitos, 5-9, 170, Senior. Long Beach Poly transfer performed well in summer.
Andrew Walsh, Trabuco Hills, 6-0, 185, Senior. Has lots of speed.
Aaron Williams, Dominguez, 5-8, 175, Senior. Committed to Northern Arizona.
Compiled by Eric Sondheimer
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