Freshman Phenoms: San Joaquin and Central Valley 2025 Prospects
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<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="282688" first="Phillip" last="Bell"], Christian Brothers HS</strong>
Bell holds an offer early from FAU, and is one of the most impressive athletes in the state within the 2025 class. Playing outside receiver, he is a true burner with a good burst off the line and can easily separate in press/man coverage with his release and route running abilities in the intermediate and vertical game. When making contested catches, he shows good high point ability and body control in traffic while able to go up and take it away from defenders. A very smooth and fluid athlete that excels in multiple areas offensively, he is a no brainer FBS talent that is just scratching the surface of what he will become.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="282731" first="Ryan" last="Lewis"], Escalon HS</strong>
Lewis has great size already and will only continue to grow and pack on more weight as he moves through high school. Playing mostly defensive end this fall, Lewis plays with active hands and is tough against the run with a good initial strike and the ability to create immediate knock-back and violently get off blocks and split double teams. Still raw and developing, he is very strong in the lower body with good speed and understands gap integrity while being very technically sound and balanced.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="282714" first="Henry" last="Hatada"], Rocklin HS</strong>
Hatada is going to develop into one of the top offensive lineman in the region as he continues through high school. Already a good sized kid, he is very athletic for his size and explodes out of his stance while able to block in space and is very physical at the POA while finishing blocks with aggression and good toughness. Also playing on the defensive line, he shoots his hands quickly and shows good leverage while using his natural strength and power to overmatch blockers.
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="282690" first="Garrison" last="Blank"], Rocklin HS</strong>
Blank has elite size for a Freshman and could be one of the most talented offensive tackle prospects out of the Sacramento area we have seen in quite some time by the time its all said and done. Showing good knee and ankle flexibility in his stance, he plays with a quick and heavy initial strike while keeping his hands inside while driving downfield and will only continue to be able to work on pad level and leverage as he matures and grows. In pass protection, he is patient and can block effectively against speed rushers with quick and light feet while strong enough to anchor against bull rushers and counter moves. Possessing long arms and the frame to be able to pack on more weight, he has great upside at the next level and will be a top offensive lineman across the region to watch this Fall.
<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em><strong>Other Top 2025 Players...</strong></em></span>
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="282753" first="JJ" last="Shanks"], Saint Marys HS</strong>
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="282710" first="Theodore" last="Greule"], Folsom HS</strong>
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="282682" first="Deji" last="Ajose"], Bishop O’Dowd HS</strong>
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="282689" first="Derrick" last="Blanche"], De La Salle HS</strong>
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="282719" first="Matthew" last="Johnson"], De La Salle HS</strong>
<strong>Jeremiah Mann, Lemoore HS</strong>
<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="209493" first="Jonathan" last="Ybarra"], Roosevelt-Fresno HS</strong>
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