Ari Patu and Justin Lamson lead talented group from the Greater Sacramento area.
Video: Justin Lamson highlights Oak Ridge signal caller in action during 2019 season.
In the Sierra Foothill League, quarterbacks
Ari Patu of
Folsom and
Justin Lamson of
Oak Ridge (El Dorado Hills) seek league and even section titles before they head off to a big time college program.
In the southern part of the section, elite prospect Raleek Brown may have transferred from Edison (Stockton) to national power Mater Dei, but that does not mean the only talent is gone.
Here are 15 Class of 2021 players to watch this upcoming football season:
Oklahoma may have the inside track on Monterey Trail star Prophet Brown.
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Bass had over 1,200 all-purpose yards last season as a junior. He is listed as an athlete because he makes plays on both the offense and defensive side of the ball.
Prophet Brown, Monterey Trail (Elk Grove)5-11 | 180 | CB | UndecidedThe 4-star defensive back has offers from Michigan, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oregon and more. 247Sports predicts Brown will land at Oklahoma.
Vincent Carter, Granite Bay6-5 | 250 | OT | UndecidedCarter has moved up to 3-star status by 247Sports. The 6-foot-5 offensive tackle will be another elite player in the Sierra Foothill League.
Ilaisa Gonebure Jr., Rocklin6-4 | 325 | DT | UndecidedGonebure was at Capital Christian but has enrolled at Rocklin for his senior season. The Thunder added a big piece to their defensive line.
Anthony Grigsby, Cosumnes Oaks (Elk Grove)5-10 | 182 | QB | UndecidedThe dual-threat QB is back after an impressive junior season. Grigsby threw for over 2,700 yards and 30 touchdown passes.
Kaleb Higgins, Folsom
6-2 | 175 | CB | CaliforniaOpposing teams find Higgins and do all they can avoid passing to his side. The California Golden Bears commit joins Patu as a big time returner for Folsom.
Justin Lamson, Oak Ridge (El Dorado Hills)
6-3 | 210 | QB | UndecidedMaxPreps recently named Lamson as one of the most underrated players in the country. The secret is out, the Oak Ridge quarterback can flat out play.
Keleki Latu, Jesuit (Carmichael)
6-6 | 205 | OLB | UndecidedLatu has seven offers, including Arizona State, Cal, Nebraska, Oregon and Sacramento State. The senior is listed as an OLB at the next level, but look for him to make an impact at tight end as well for Jesuit.
Julius Lewis, Central Catholic (Modesto)
6-5 | 280 | DT | Fresno StateThe Fresno State commit is another big-time player from Central Catholic.
Nathan Lewis, Jesuit (Carmichael)
6-4 | 200 | ATH | UndecidedLewis will be a playmaker for the Marauders once again.
Gabe Milbourn, Sonora
6-5 | 225 | TE | UndecidedMilbourn has picked up five offers from Fresno State, Oregon State, Sacramento State, San Jose State and UNLV. Milbourn is also a stud on the basketball court.
Nick Murray, St. Mary's (Stockton)
5-10 | 160 | CB | UndecidedMurray made plays on the offensive side as a wide receiver as a junior and as a corner, where he piled up 88 tackles.
Moses Oladejo, Cosumnes Oaks (Elk Grove)
6-2 | 225 | OLB | UndecidedOladejo has offers from Arizona, Army, California and others.
Ari Patu, Folsom
6-4 | 185 | QB | StanfordThe Stanford commit saw some action last year for the Bulldogs, but this year Patu is primed for a breakout season under center as the full-time starter for one of the section's top teams.
Kimoni Stanley, Sierra (Manteca)
5-9 | 174 | RB | UndecidedStanley led the section with 2,024 yards rushing, reaching the end zone 33 times. He averaged almost 10 yards per carry.
