High school football: 20 players to watch from the Sac-Joaquin Section in 2021

Right out of the gate we will have two of the area's top quarterbacks on one field. Folsom's Tyler Tremain and Monterey Trail's Frank Arcuri will be under center guiding squads looking to make deep postseason runs in 2021.

Here is a look at 20 players from the Sac-Joaquin Section to watch this season. These were players we selected based on rating from 247Sports, performance on the field in 2020 and past local awards.
1. Jadyn Marshall | St. Mary's (Stockton) | Class of 2022
6-1 | 180 | WR | UCLA commit
Averaged over 16 yards per catch with the Rams. Marshall is also a solid basketball player as well.

2. Jonah Coleman | Lincoln (Stockton) | Class of 2022
5-9 | 205 | RB | Arizona commit
Rushed for 30 touchdowns as a sophomore and averaged over 11 yards per carry.

3. Beau Green | Turlock | Class of 2022
6-2 | 210 | QB | Uncommitted
The three-star QB has offers from Auburn, Middle Tennessee State, Williams & Mary, and Yale.

4. Cameron Sampson | Capital Christian (Sacramento) | Class of 2022
6-0 | 175 | CB | Uncommitted
Originally committed to Nevada, the defensive back has 11 offers including UCLA, Colorado State and San Diego State.

5. Zeke Burnett | Elk Grove | Class of 2022
5-10 | 185 | RB | Uncommitted
After spending his first two years at Capital Christian, Burnett looks to show what he can do for the Thundering Herd.

6. Jomarion Briggs | Lincoln (Stockton) | Class of 2022
6-2 | 165 | CB | Fresno State
A shutdown corner who can also make plays when the ball is in his hands.

7. Justin Eklund | Folsom | Class of 2022
6-3 | 220 | LB | San Jose State
Eklund averaged nearly five tackles in 2020 and will be a centerpiece to a loaded Bulldogs team in 2021.

8. Jahzon Jacks | St. Mary's (Stockton) | Class of 2022
6-4 | 257 | DL | Fresno State
Part of a talented Rams roster who will look to make a case as one of the top teams in the state.

9. Walker Lyons | Folsom | Class of 2023
6-4 | 230 | TE | Uncommitted
Lyons has been piling up offers, including Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Ohio State and 24 others.

10. Rico Flores | Folsom | Class of 2023
6-1 | 190 | ATH | Uncommitted
Hauled in 10 touchdowns in six games last year for the Bulldogs and averaged over 19 yards per reception.

11. Carlos Wilson | Inderkum (Sacramento) | Class of 2023
5-11 | 160 | ATH | Uncommitted
Averaged nearly 20 yards per reception in six games for the Tigers last season. He is also a shutdown corner.

12. Tyler Tremain | Folsom | Class of 2022
5-11 | 180 | QB | Uncommitted
Wilson was named the Sierra Foothill League MVP in 2020 he threw for over 2,000 yards and 27 TDs in six games.

13. Nicholas Coronado | Kimball (Tracy) | Class of 2022
5-10 | 155 | QB | Uncommitted
The now returning three-year starter has thrown for 45 TDs, which includes 20 in five games in 2020. Half of those touchdown passes went to Mason Rivera, who returns in 2021.

14. Jake Elorduy | Christian Brothers (Sacramento) | Class of 2022
6-1 | 190 | QB | Uncommitted
The signal-caller for the Falcons averaged over 250 yards passing last season.

15. DJ Crowther | Christian Brothers (Sacramento) | Class of 2022
5-9 | 185 | RB | Uncommitted
The elusive back rushed for 12 TDs in 2020 and averaged over nine yards per carry.

16. Lyon Colon | Manteca | Class of 2022
5-8 | 160 | RB | Uncommitted
Rushed for 145 yards per game in 2020. In a big win over Oakdale, he ran for 300 yards and four TDs.

17. Darian Leon-Gurrero | Vacaville | Class of 2022
6-0 | 185 | RB | Uncommitted
Led the section with 15 rushing TDs in five games last season for the Bulldogs.

18. Brevin Amiga | Monterey Trail (Elk Grove) | Class of 2022
6-3 | 185 | WR | Uncommitted
Amiga and QB Frank Arcuri will be a fun combo to watch all season, including the opener against Folsom

19. Kasson Kimbrough | Pleasant Grove (Elk Grove) | Class of 2022
5-9 | 160 | ATH | Uncommitted
Averaged over 18 yards per reception in 2020. He also did work as a defensive back.

20. Bobby Piland | Rocklin | Class of 2022
6-2 | 278 | DL | Air Force
The multi-sport athlete is a beast for the Thunder. Most teams will be running away from him on the line.