PRZ Next Watch List Vol. 2 — Cali LBs Newcomers Part 1
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The Prep RedZone Next class of 2026 Watch List Vol. 2 was recently released. This is a list of prospects, not yet in high school, that look to project to play at the FBS/FCS/Division 2 levels in the future. By…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep RedZone Next class of 2026 Watch List Vol. 2 was recently released. This is a list of prospects, not yet in high school, that look to project to play at the FBS/FCS/Division 2 levels in the future.
By no means is this list a sure thing, finalized or complete. It will be updated twice more before the end of August 2022. Again, these are not rankings nor are they an end-all, be-all lists. These are the prospects that we have seen, that stand out to our team.
Below, we’ll take a look at Part 1 of the class of 2026 California prospects, labeled as linebacker prospects, that are currently on the Watch List.
Brady Bowman Brady Bowman 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Mater Dei | 2026 State CA | Linebacker
Bowman plays great in space as he shows good timing and explosion. He’s a natural striker with good pop behind his pads and has the power to run through most offensive linemen. Young brother of Stanford wide receiver, Colby Bowman.
Chase Cahoon Chase Cahoon 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB St. Francis | 2026 State CA | Linebacker
The 6-foot, 195-pound linebacker is extremely active and moves well from sideline to sideline. He has a good understanding and feel for the game as he does a good job with coverage in space. Very strong kid, works hard in the weight room.
Jackson Campbell Jackson Campbell 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB Mater Dei | 2026 CA | Linebacker
The 6-foot-2, 175-pound Campbell gets downhill in a hurry and does a nice job commanding the center of the defense. He’s got the athleticism to run down plays from behind and is a sideline to sideline player who is comfortable dropping into coverage. Athletic kid who plays receiver on offense.
Dash Fifita Dash Fifita LB Mater Dei | 2026 CA | Linebacker
The brother of Arizona quarterback commit Noah Fifita Noah Fifita 5'10" | 175 lbs | QB Servite | 2022 State CA , Dash easily tracks down plays in pursuit and makes tackles behind the line of scrimmage at a high rate. He shows the ability to play well in space and could end up as a hybrid box linebacker/safety type depending on how he grows.
Talanoa Ili Talanoa Ili 6'4" | 215 lbs | LB Orange Lutheran | 2026 State CA | Linebacker
The 6-foot-3, 195-pound linebacker has great size and moves very well for a prospect his age. He’s got loose hips and is a natural in coverage with good ball skills. He’s comfortable operating in space and is a headache to block off the edge. He’s going to be a very good prospect.
Chuck Roberts Jr. | Linebacker
The 6-foot, 195-pound Roberts is a heavy hitter who isn’t afraid to stick his nose into a ball carrier. He’s a sure tackler who has good size and the room to add more mass in the coming years.