Players To Watch: De La Salle Vs. Saint Mary’s
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In what should be the game of the week along with Clayton Valley vs. Inderkum, these two Norcal powerhouse and storied programs are set to face off on Saturday night. There is tons of talent on both teams ranging from…
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Continue ReadingIn what should be the game of the week along with Clayton Valley vs. Inderkum, these two Norcal powerhouse and storied programs are set to face off on Saturday night. There is tons of talent on both teams ranging from players having SEC offers and who are National Recruits to players having high tier FCS and D-II talent. Here, we will break down some of the top players from both teams that will make an impact in tonights matchup.
Zeke Berry Zeke Berry 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB De La Salle | 2022 State CA -De La Salle
A National Recruit and a Top 5 DB in all of California, Berry is very explosive with the ball in his hands and fluid in the back end with tremendous ball skills at the position. Physically imposing, he has elite top end speed and already holds SEC offers along with most all of the PAC-12.
Dorian Hale-De La Salle
The Spartans Signal caller since his Sophomore year, Hale is committed to Sacramento State and is the leader of their option attack. Flashing a terrific initial burst and third level speed, Hale is deceptive, smart and has a good arm when needed with a quick release and good velocity/arm strength downfield.
Mekhi Norfleet-De La Salle
A physical and balanced back with good natural lean and vision in traffic, Norfleet will get his chance to make his mark on one of the top teams in the Nation.
Jon Puckett-De La Salle
An anchor on the offensive line and linebacker core, Puckett is a tough and gritty player that has a nose for the ball and brings a good thump at the point of attack while flowing and diagnosing plays quickly. Also a relentless blocker that has great technique, pad level and athleticism, he is one of the most under-rated athletes Norcal has to offer.
Lu Magia Hearns-De La Salle
The 3-Star athlete who is committed to Cal can take the top off the defense on any given play. Fluid in space while displaying natural start/stop ability and COD skills, he has elite ball skills and big play ability in all three phases of the game.
Cooper Flanagan-De La Salle
A player that will break out this season and holding Power Five offers, Flanagan is a huge target for Hale with a big catch radius, fluid mobility and blocking ability from the inline tight end position. Having an ideal frame for the next level, he will develop into one of the best Bay Area tight ends we have seen in a long time.
Bryant Meredith-De La Salle
Another star in the secondary, Meredith will be locking down one of the the corner positions. On tape, he is an aggressive defender that tackles well in space and displays quick breaking ability to ball carriers with good recovery speed and ball skills.
Kairo Reid Kairo Reid 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB De La Salle | 2021 State CA -De La Salle
Currently holding an offer from Army, Reid is another hard hitting instinctual defender that has FBS caliber talent at the position and is a very sound and physical play maker. Able to apply pressure off the edge while performing well timed blitz’s and lateral movement abilities, Reid has strong closing speed and can get off blocks in traffic while athletic enough to flip his hips and cover in space.
Brodie Tagoloa-De La Salle
One of the premier athletes in the entire country, Tagoloa holds multiple Power Five offers and will be a force from his tight end and defensive line position. Having rare athletic abilities for his size, he plays with great technique flashing a low pad level, heavy hands with inside placement and can violently get off blocks while getting vertical in a hurry.
JJ Tofaeono JJ Tofaeono 6'0" | 255 lbs | DL De La Salle | 2022 State CA -De La Salle
Another strong and physical interior defender for the Spartans, JJ is a force inside and constantly provides knock-back and pass rush pressure with a explosive first step and the ability to flip his hips in tight windows while athletic enough to make backside plays and strong enough to two gap when needed. He is a FBS caliber prospect and should start seeing college interest coming his way.
Jahzon Jacks-Saint Marys
Committed to Fresno State and one of the states top edge defenders in the ’22 class, Jacks is an explosive athlete with a high ceiling at the next level. A natural pass rusher with good length and bend/use of hands off the edge, he is a high motor player that should be an All Conference Mountain West player in the next few years.
Matt Cushman-Saint Marys
Committed to New Mexico State, Cushman is an athletic tackle that is impressive in pass-pro and a dominant run blocker at the first level. Playing with good toughness, he finishes blocks well and provides constant leg drive and strong hands at the point of attack through out his blocks.
Jadyn Marshall Jadyn Marshall 6'0" | 185 lbs | WR St. Mary's - Stockton | 2022 State CA -Saint Marys
Another National recruit and one of the premier receivers across the country in the ’22 class, Marshall is a vertical threat with elite speed and ball skills from the outside receiver position. A long strider that can make defenders miss and win on 50/50 balls, he will have another terrific year for the Rams and continue to prove why is a rare and special talent.
Nick Murray-Saint Marys
A terrific athlete that is signed to San Diego, Murray will be one of the top defenders in the state and plays with incredible instincts and ball skills. A steal for a FCS school, he will have a dominant season before making his mark in the PFL.
Other Prospects To Watch
Carson SueSue-De La Salle
Damonie Perkins-De La Salle
Matthew Abbes-De La Salle
Derek Thompson-De La Salle
Tyler Henry-De La Salle
Dylan Greeson Dylan Greeson 6'0" | 100 lbs | LB De La Salle | 2023 State CA -De La Salle
William Hopson-Saint Marys
Elijah Ieremia-Saint Marys
Max Rascon-Saint Marys
Hayden Jones-Saint Marys
Tyrei Washington-Saint Marys
Izaiah Aponte-Saint Marys