Northern California Sophomore Phenoms Part. II

Here is Part II of this series in which we will take a look and highlight some of the top 2024 players across Northern California. Part I of this series can be found <strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2022/03/northern-california-sophomore-phenoms/">here! </a></strong> <hr /> &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="273673" first="Cole" last="Owens"], Casa Roble HS</strong> Owens recently picked up an offer from Portland State and is one of the top receiving threats across the entire region and should gather increased FCS+ interest as he moves through his high school career. He is an extremely consistent receiver that is effective underneath while able to gain yards after the catch with his elusiveness and explosive burst upfield with very nice third level speed. Able to play both in the slot and on the outside, he is very effective in the screen game and is strong with the ball in his hands/can break tackles in the open field by running through tacklers and displaying strong contact balance. His Junior season film will be fun to watch. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="147760" first="Noa" last="Siaosi"], Vacaville Christian HS</strong> Siaosi is one of the most balanced and polished pass rushers across the Bay Area and should start seeing college interest some his way as he enters into his Junior season. Very active when coming off the edge, he has a explosive first step and a quick use of hands around the edge while able to flip his hips to his target while working half man and understanding when to counter back. He has a wide range of pass rush moves at his disposal and a strong understanding of the game and his reads. Against the run, he is stout with a strong inside punch and sheds blockers quickly. Siaosi is a high motor and tough player who is a true technician in the trenches. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="273660" first="Ryan" last="Gaea"], Saint Marys-Stockton HS</strong> Gaea started as a Sophomore on one of the top teams in all of Northern California. More of a run stopper, he can win with power and punch at the POA and is very hard to block as he creates immediate knock-back and can pursue backside while taking the proper angles to ball carriers. When pass rushing, he has a relentless motor and understands proper rush angles and is a strong tackler both near the LOS and in the open field. A rising Junior, he should only continue to develop into one of the best defensive lineman the valley has to offer. &nbsp; <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="195564" first="Phoenix" last="Rose"], Whitney HS</strong> Rose has a strong build and plus length, especially for his age and he will only continue to grow and develop over the next two seasons. A true ballhawk from his corner position, he flashes natural instincts when jumping routes and has outstanding ball skills and range. In his pedal, he shows fluid hips in transition while able to break quickly without taking false steps and baiting throwers into bad decisions. He plays with disciplined eyes and has some return ability and will only continue to grow in run support as he moves through the next two seasons.