Northern California: 2022 Best Available Defensive Ends

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Paul Gregorian December 30, 2021 @ 08:06 PM

[player_tooltip player_id="25350" first="JJ" last="Tofaeono"], De La Salle HS One of the most explosive and versatile defenders in the area, JJ had a terrific Senior season and is without a doubt a next level player. Able to play defensive end and outside linebacker, he is very explosive off the edge while showing good first step quickness and heavy hands while working half man and exploding through contact at the POA. Very athletic for his size and able to play anywhere along the defensive line and at outside linebacker, he is a very intriguing high motor and tough prospect that will contribute at a high level in college. <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11207847/61ac7a8032e781056c27772e">Senior Tape</a>   Kai Wallin, Jesuit HS Wallin is a jumbo athlete with tremendous length and a great frame with the ability to pack on more weight at the next level with a ton of upside. With ideal size for a FBS caliber defensive end, he is an elite pass rusher that can also play the run and holds the edge well against the run. Winning with violent hands and good strength, he is very powerful at the POA and plays with a natural bend and dip around the edge while covering ground quickly when closing, due to his long strides and speed. He shows good twitch and movement abilities when pass rushing the passer and can win with outside and inside pass rush moves while flipping his hips at the top of his rush. Wallin is without a doubt a elite talent at the defensive end position and is a no brainer at the FBS level. <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/11556093/Kai-Wallin/highlights">Senior Tape</a>   [player_tooltip player_id="253276" first="Julius" last="Jordan"], Cosumnes Oaks HS Jordan is a very athletic defensive end that can also play linebacker in college due to his body type, size and athletic abilities. Quick off the ball, he has good upper body strength and wins with quickness and speed off the edge and can rush the passer. A big time physical presence that runs through contact, he plays with a high motor at all times and pursues ball carriers well in the open field. Jordan can also move to the second level in college and offers nice position versatility. <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16579502/julius-jordan">Senior Tape</a>   Other Top Edge Rushers Khephren Clark, Serra HS Kanye Smith, Dixon HS Dominic Roderick, Windsor HS Amari Comier, Clayton Valley HS [player_tooltip player_id="253278" first="Gino" last="Mencarini"], Rancho Cotate HS [player_tooltip player_id="187267" first="Tyler" last="Hoffman"], San Ramon Valley HS [player_tooltip player_id="187317" first="Joseph" last="Finley"], Palma hS Jimmy Brear, Del Oro HS Julian Amituanai, Sheldon HS