Preseason All-American linebacker Justin Flowe, quarterbacks Bryce Young and DJ Uiagalelei lead Golden State's best.
Video: Ultimate Highlights of St. John Bosco 5-star quarterback DJ Uiagalelei Uiagalelei is a first-team All-California preseason selection presented by Suddenlink by Altice.
There's a reason there are five California teams among the Top 25 nationally in the MaxPreps preseason rankings.
Several are those reasons are linked below in the Preseason California All-State Football Teams presented by Suddenlink by Altice.
This is the first in a series of All-State teams that will appear in MaxPreps before the start of the football season. Note that 11 selections combined below are from the nation's Nos. 1 and 3 teams respectively, Mater Dei (Santa Ana) and St. John Bosco (Bellflower).
First Team offense
The third-year starter is ranked the No. 1 quarterback from the Class of 2020 by 247Sports. The future
Clemson Tiger was named the 2018 California Gatorade Football Player of the
Year.
The USC commit threw for nearly 4,000 yards and 39 touchdowns after
leading Monarchs to their second consecutive CIF Open Division state
championship. He was named the MaxPreps Co-Junior of the Year and leads the way
for the preseason No. 1 team in the country
The rugged and fleet standout is ranked the No. 3 running back in the country. He has 39 college offers but earlier this week picked Georgia.
RB — Daniyel Ngata, Folsom | Sr. | 5-9 | 185The No. 48 2020 recruit in the country is a highly versatile weapon for one of the nation's top offenses. He's rushed for 1,734 career yards and 21 touchdowns and caught 73 passes for 1,044 yards and 14 more scores. Also a tremendous blocker, Ngata figures to be even more active for the nation's No. 25 team.
Daniyel Ngata, Folsom
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Matt Logan always has one of the best offenses in California and his biggest weapon will be the 4-star receiver, who had 40 catches for 905 yards and 11 touchdowns in 11 games last season. Bryant has 23 college offers, but figures to pick between Pac-12 schools, or Michigan or
Oklahoma.
The
5-star wide receiver dominates over smaller defensive players and just about everyone else. In three
seasons, he's pulled down 150 passes for 2,426 yards and 35 touchdowns.
The dominating pass catcher and blocker has already committed to Washington after hauling in 54 passes for 598 yards and nine touchdowns last season.
OL — Myles Murao, Mater Dei (Santa Ana) | Sr. | 6-2 | 312 Showed he is fully recovered after an injury cut short his junior season. He was one of the top offensive linemen at The Opening earlier
this summer and will be the leader for one of the best offensive lines
in 2019.
OL — Drake Metcalf, St. John Bosco (Bellflower) | Sr. | 6-2 | 276 The 2020 Stanford commit is one of the most versatile and nastiest lineman for the Southern California power.
The dominating tackle has 26 college offers but has committed to
Michigan. He's ranked the No. 32 tackle in the nation by 247Sports.
OL — AJ Vaipulu, Centennial (Corona) | So. | 6-2 | 235 The second-team sophomore All-American center anchors the line for the nation's No. 12 team.
For
the nation's top-ranked team, Miki-Han is ranked the
eighth best center in the country, according to 247Sports.
Garrett led the Spartans with 1,076
rushing yards in 118 carries and 11 touchdowns and was perhaps better on
defense with seven interceptions, two returned for touchdowns. He's also a terrific return and the team's third-string quarterback.
First team defense
Ranked the fifth best junior
overall nationally because of his tremendous size, athleticism and
instinct. He has 25 college offers, including Oregon, USC, UCLA,
Alabama, Penn State, Georgia and Ohio State.
Centennial defensive end Korey Foreman (90) is hard to be contained without being held.
File photo by Louis Lopez
One of the most versatile defensive players in the country. Can line up
on the defensive line or at linebacker. Had 13 sacks and 20 tackles for
loss during his junior year.
Alabama, Oklahoma and Washington appear to be the front runner for this athletic defensive end who wreaks havoc on quarterbacks for the state's No. 25 team.
The defensive end had 10 tackles for loss last
season, including five sacks. He has offers from Oregon, Michigan and
USC, among others.
Had
145 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, five sacks and forced two fumbles
during his junior season. He's the highest rated player by MaxPreps at any
position in the country.
A big-play defender last
season for the two-time defending CIF Open Division champions. The outside linebacker had 44 tackles
and 7.5 sacks, but look for those numbers to possibly double in 2019.
He's the No. 22 recruit overall in the country from the Class of 2021.
Plays sideline to sideline,
possessing superb speed (4.6-second in 40-yard-dash) and instinct. With
23 college offers, Williams is scheduled to make a commitment Wednesday. Ohio
State appears at the top of his list.
Future Ohio State Buckeye is a shutdown corner and had over 1,200 yards receiving and 19 touchdowns last season.
The Mater Dei transfer made a huge impact on defense the last two
seasons and will be a big-time playmaker for the Gauchos in 2019.
The lockdown cornerback already has 16 college offers, but
appears to be leaning toward UCLA, though Alabama, Auburn and Florida
are other suitors.
The physical cornerback is a first-team preseason sophomore All-American. He already has 23 college offers.
The 6-3, 235-pound senior is ranked the ninth best athlete in the country and is committed to Oregon. He caught 37 passes for 670 yards and seven touchdowns in 2018.
Second team offenseExpect
a huge junior season for the 4-star standout, ranked the No. 19 recruit overall from the Class of
2021. He already has 23 college offers
A pro-style quarterback, Butterfield is
the son of former Stanford quarterback Marc Butterfield. He led the Lions to a first state title, throwing for
3,294 yards and 43 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.
Jay Butterfield, Liberty
File photo by Louis Lopez
Street rushed for 1,342 yards and 17
touchdowns last season. With 11 offers on the table, Street has already picked Cal, but
Arizona, Florida and Boston College hope he changes his mind.
Brown did it all for Edison as a freshman. He rushed for 1,688 yards and 18 TDs, and
caught 31 passes for 741 yards and nine TDs as a first-team
MaxPreps freshman All-American. Alabama, Florida State and Michigan have already offered.
With the graduation of current Clemson freshman Joe Ngata, Badger figures to get many more targets. In two
seasons, the fluid, explosive receiver has 104 catches for
2,012 yards and 32 touchdowns.
The Washington commit figures to vastly increase
his totals of 171 career catches for 3,590 yards and 42 touchdowns. He's
the No. 5 overall senior recruit in California.
TE Jack Yary, Murrieta Valley | Sr. | 6-7 | 250The son of NFL Hall of Fame offensive lineman Ron Yary, Jack has already committed to his dad's former school USC.
The No. 67 recruit overall in the state has
offers from Alabama, Oklahoma and USC. He paved the way for an offense
that last season averaged better than 400 yards per game.
OL Everett Johnson, Turlock | Sr. | 6-7 | 312The Cal commit led the Bulldogs to an
8-4 record last season. Their potent offense scored nearly 400 points thanks in large part to Johnson.
A
terrific run-blocker, Dewerk plays with aggression, yet shows superb
agility for his size. Dewerk has 16 offers, but he's already chosen USC.
OL Joseph Church, Upland | Sr. | 6-5 | 285Church shows outstanding agility to go along with his size
and strength. It looks like Arizona State is in the lead for his college
choices.
Despite that he's only completed the ninth grade for the nation's No. 3 team, Greene already has received 12
offers, including Arizona State, Florida State, LSU and Florida.
AP Lavon Bunkley-Shelton, Serra (Gardena) | Sr. | 6-0 | 180Bunkley-Shelton has added height and muscle and looks like one
of the best receivers in the country. He's received 22 offers,
including Ohio State.
Second team defense
The third-year starter for the Wildcats has
piled up more than 150 tackles and 21 sacks in his career. He has 14
college offers and last week committed to USC.
DL — Lance Keneley, Mission Viejo | Sr. | 6-5 | 240The defensive end has 99 tackles and 14.5 sacks during his
fantastic two-year prep career. He's landed 23 college offers, including
Utah, Washington, UCLA and Arizona State.
The defensive tackle has already landed a scholarship to LSU for the nation's No. 27 team.
The defensive end had 73 tackles, 13 for losses, as a junior. He's committed to Oregon.
LB — Jaden Genova, JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano) | Jr. | 6-0 | 200 Genova makes up for his lack of size with quickness
and a nose for the ball. He had 78 tackles and nine sacks last season
for the 9-3 Lions. He has an offer from Oregon.
Linebacker Jaden Genova (10), JSerra Catholic
File photo by Terry Jack
The defensive end/linebacker led his team with 12
sacks to go along with 68 sacks last season as a sophomore. He's the No.
8 recruit overall from the state in the Class of 2021.
In
three seasons, Houston has been extremely productive
with 282 tackles and 11 pass deflections. He has 12 college offers,
including Arizona State, Boston College, Florida and LSU.
The
third-year starter for the nation's No. 12 team has been on 73 tackles
with 20 pass deflections. He's committed to Cal.
DB — James Smith, St. John Bosco (Bellflower) | Sr. | 6-1 | 180 The cornerback for the country's for the country's No. 3 team has 13 college offers, but has already committed to Washington.
The cornerback for the nation's No. 27 team has
committed to Stanford. A versatile athlete who also plays basketball,
Jones has played running back and receiver for the Gauchos.
Alefosio had 43 tackles and three interceptions as a
junior, and also starred on offense. He has 11 college offers, including
Arizona and Arizona State.
The linebacker is fast enough to play strong safety, making him a very versatile prospect, just like his two older brothers.
