Recruiting News and Notes: Northern California
In this article:
This week across the region was busy for some of the top athletes across the Greater Bay Area. There were plenty of prospects that picked up their first offer, some who collected their first Power Five offer and some who…
Access all of Prep Redzone
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingThis week across the region was busy for some of the top athletes across the Greater Bay Area. There were plenty of prospects that picked up their first offer, some who collected their first Power Five offer and some who committed to their respective schools. Below, we will dive into some of the top news from around the region in the recruiting world.
DB Sailasa Vadrawale Sailasa Vadrawale 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Rancho Cotate | 2023 State CA , Rancho Cotate HS
Vadrawale had one of the busiest weeks of any prospect out of the region and it was only a matter of time until he picked up a Pac-12 offer. Cal was the first to pull the trigger followed by SJSU, Washington and Air Force. Over this past weekend, he took an unofficial visit to UNLV who offered a few months ago and was one of the first FBS schools to offer the Rancho Cotate product. Going into 2022, he will be one of the most dynamic and explosive players across the Northern California region.
WR Nyziah Hunter Nyziah Hunter 6'2" | 200 lbs | WR Salinas | 2023 State CA , Salinas HS
Hunter is a very impressive prospect at the outside receiver position and is a true burner vertically. He posted an impressive 10.62 100m over the weekend and Oregon State offered the next day. Although this is his first P5 offer, he should see others across the Pac-12 conference offer him soon as he has a rare combination of size, length and speed.
OL Ryan Silver Ryan Silver 6'4" | 300 lbs | OL Serra | 2023 State CA , Serra HS
Silver was one of the most heavily recruited kids in the Bay Area and has finally shut down his recruitment and pledged to SDSU. The MWC power has had good luck with recruiting Bay Area offensive lineman as they grabbed fellow Serra graduates Drew Azzopardi Drew Azzopardi 6'6" | 300 lbs | OL Serra - San Mateo | 2022 State CA and offensive weapon Hassan Mahasin Hassan Mahasin 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Serra - San Mateo | 2022 State CA in the 2022 recruiting cycle.
WR/DB Khai Taylor Khai Taylor 6'2" | 165 lbs | WR Pittsburg | 2023 State CA , Pittsburg HS
Taylor is one of the most under-recruited kids across the region and has impressed at multiple camps he has attended this Spring season. He recently picked up his first offer from Air Force and is a no brainer FBS caliber player. Through out the 2021 season he continuously played against top tier talent and shut down a national recruit early on in the year.
WR Naseri Danielson Naseri Danielson 6'2" | 190 lbs | WR St. Mary's - Stockton | 2023 State CA , Saint Marys HS
Danielson is one of the most physicality dominating players across the valley and offers nice position versatility at the next level as he could either play receiver or possibly outside linebacker. A tough and physical player, he recently took a visit to Nevada who he holds an offer from, and picked up two more offers from Army and Air Force last week.
TE Will Hook, Homestead HS
Hook is a 2022 prospect that had a very productive high school career and has the natural size and length to make a big impact at the FBS level playing tight end. He can help stretch the field while also able to block at the first two levels. He recently picked up a PWO offer to Nevada.
QB Roy Gardner Roy Gardner 5'10" | 150 lbs | ATH Mountain House | 2023 State CA , Mountain House HS
Gardner is another impressive kid that has been flying under the radar this Spring but finally landed his first FBS offer from Army. He is a fluid athlete with good short area quickness and triggers well to ball carriers with outstanding ball skills. Gardner can play multiple positions in college but could be very effective at the corner position.
DB/WR Taeshaun Lyons Taeshaun Lyons 6'2" | 170 lbs | WR Tennyson | 2023 State CA , Tennyson HS
Lyons has now 10+ offers and can play on either side of the ball. He recently picked up SDSU and will be one of the most fun players to watch across the Bay Area during the 2022 season. His combination of long speed, catch radius and big play ability makes him very intriguing and he holds some nice upside and untapped potential.
OL Roger Alderman Roger Alderman 6'5" | 275 lbs | OL Sonora | 2023 State CA , Sonora HS
Alderman is one of the top offensive lineman in the state and a freak athlete that can cover the flats on defense and even cover some bigger receivers and backs out of the backfield which is very impressive for someone his size. He recently was offered by SDSU and should have plenty of schools to pick from as he enters into his Senior season for the small school power.
LB Jerry Mixon Jerry Mixon 6'3" | 220 lbs | RB Sacred Heart | 2023 State CA , Sacred Heart Cathedral HS
Mixon is a dominant player with elite length and size for the linebacker position and should be able to start for multiple years in the Pac-12. He already has some big time offers but picked up a huge Oregon offer last week and visited UCLA as well. His commitment will be one to watch going into the Summer and Fall as he is one of the top uncommitted California prospects.
DB Chris Lawson Chris Lawson 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Riordan | 2025 State CA , Foothill HS
Lawson is going to be an elite prospect in the 2025 class and is extremely talented with great length and natural athleticism, especially for his age. Over the weekend he picked up an offer from Nevada and already holds Utah, Oregon State and Arizona offers as well. He should continue to move in an upwards trend through his Sophomore season.