Kern County Prospect Watch
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ATH/KR Dylan Johnson Dylan Johnson 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB Bakersfield Christian | 2024 State CA , Bakersfield Christian HS Johnson is one of the most explosive returners across the valley and can stretch the field vertically with…
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ATH/KR Dylan Johnson Dylan Johnson 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB Bakersfield Christian | 2024 State CA , Bakersfield Christian HS
Johnson is one of the most explosive returners across the valley and can stretch the field vertically with strong downfield speed and a big catch radius, especially for his size. He has an explosive first step and can make defenders miss the open field with lateral movement abilities while able to start and stop quickly. Precise in his route running, he can get into corners blind spots and create separation. A burner with vision in the open field, he is a versatile player that has next level abilities.
RB Nathan Perez, Bakersfield Christian HS
Perez is one of the top backs across the valley going into the 2022 season and shows quick feet through the hole and a first level burst while running with a low pad level and natural forward lean through contact. He is a vertical runner that sticks his toe in the ground quickly while able to catch the ball naturally out of the backfield and make contested catches on swing/wheel routes. Showing good vision in tight windows, he has cutback abilities and sets up his blocks well while staying patient through the first two levels. Compact and physical, he is a balanced back that can make an impact at the college level.
LB Drew Underwood Drew Underwood 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB Liberty | 2024 CA , Liberty-Bakersfield HS
Recently transferring from Bakersfield High School, Underwood is a very active inside linebacker that should gather FCS+ interest through his final two years of his high school career and put together a very nice 2021 campaign last Fall. In the box, he is a very good run stopper with a downhill trigger that gets off blocks violently with heavy hands and brings a nice thump through contact against bigger blockers. Active when scraping over the top, he can chase down ball carriers backside while showing some cover abilities in the hook to curl region.
WR/SS Jaxton Santiago, Centennial HS
Santiago is a big weapon on the outside for Centennial and is a mismatch against smaller defenders as he plays with good body control and a big catch radius in traffic downfield. Strong hands when making contested catches, he boxes out defenders and shows some third level speed downfield. Due to his size, lower body strength and frame he could find himself as a tight end or outside linebacker at the next level and is one of the more intriguing prospects to keep a close eye on this Fall.
TE Colin Dickson Colin Dickson 6'5" | 215 lbs | TE Wasco | 2023 State CA , Wasco HS
Dickson is one of the top tight ends in the region and has the size and build for the next level. A physical blocker in the box, he can also spread out wide and is a sure handed underneath pass catcher with vertical abilities downfield. He is a long strider off the ball that wins with hands and body positioning at the POA and shows good tracking abilities downfield. Putting together a very nice 2021 campaign, he is in line for a huge Fall season and should gather some college interest and offers as he progresses through his last prep season.