Elite 11 All-Tournament Defensive Team
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On the last day of the Elite 11 finals last week, the quarterbacks competed in 7on7 with some of the top players in the state. Here were the players who earned All-Defensive team honors given by the coaches at the…
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Continue ReadingOn the last day of the Elite 11 finals last week, the quarterbacks competed in 7on7 with some of the top players in the state.
Here were the players who earned All-Defensive team honors given by the coaches at the event.
MVP: Kodi Decambra, Bishop Gorman, NV
MVP: Joshua Faulkner Joshua Faulkner 5'9" | 190 lbs | ATH Western | 2024 State CA , Western, CA
Faulkner is a talented junior at Western High who plays on the OC Elite passing tournament team and can hang with anyone. Western is a lower level program in Orange County, but Faulkner was able to hang with Trinity League players and had a great showing at the Elite 11 as well. He is one of the top junior defensive backs in Southern California.
@Joshfaulkner_1 c/o 24 @westernpioneer1 was named CO-Defensive MVP at open elite 11 event today…1 of his 3 int’s on the day… #TheFaulknerMentality @GregBiggins @DavidDelgado_OC @BrandonHuffman @RWrightRivals pic.twitter.com/xEOlYavsmz
— Dr. Faulkner (@joeFaulkIV_4) June 30, 2022
CB: Jordan Shaw Jordan Shaw 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB St. Pius X - St. Matthias | 2023 State CA , St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy, CA
CB: Rodrick Pleasant Rodrick Pleasant 5'11" | 180 lbs | DB Serra | 2023 State CA , Serra, CA
Pleasant is the fastest player in the state and can cover any receiver in the state. He ran a 10.14 wind legal 100m earlier this spring and also had a good showing at the St. John Bosco passing tournament two days later.
Look who it is, CIF state 100 meter dash record holder Rodrick Pleasant. pic.twitter.com/hNPh1IqbwR
— Connor Morrissette (@C_Morrissette) June 30, 2022
The fastest in the state, Rodrick Pleasant, playing defense for Gardena Serra. Just try to beat him deep. Not happening. pic.twitter.com/SIcTjSBV1Z
— eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) July 2, 2022
CB: Marcelles Williams Marcelles Williams 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA , St. John Bosco, CA
Williams was one of the MVPs of the Under Armour Next All-American camp in Marchand his confidence stood out. He would get a deflection and then run over to the scouts and say “watch this next rep” and get another deflection. He is fluid moving from his back pedal and can stay in the pocket of most receivers. He is part of a loaded Bosco secondary and he has the versatility to play all over the field.
Two of California's best cornerbacks in St John Bosco Marcelles Williams and Serra's Rodrick Pleasant getting work in at Under Armour today. pic.twitter.com/JucH1DKZYn
— Gerard Martinez (@gmartlive) March 6, 2022
CB: Khristian Dunbar-Hawkins Khristian Dunbar-Hawkins 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Tustin | 2024 State CA , St. John Bosco, CA
CB: Jojo Wash Jojo Wash 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Inglewood | 2023 State CA , Etiwanda, CA
S: Corey Johnson Corey Johnson 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB Bishop Amat | 2023 State CA , Bishop Amat, CA
S: Daryus Dixson Daryus Dixson 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2025 State CA , Mater Dei, CA
Dixson is a sophomore defensive back at Mater Dei who should see some extended playing time this season despite his age. He got rave reviews at the St. John Bosco passing tournament two days after the Elite 11 and the Mater Dei staff is very high on him.
Really liked both of Mater Dei’s young ‘25 corners, Daryus Dixson and Chuck McDonald, a lot of length and made several nice plays on the ball the last 2 games pic.twitter.com/01v0u7iEvg
— Greg Biggins (@GregBiggins) July 2, 2022
LB: Dylan Williams Dylan Williams 6'3" | 205 lbs | LB Long Beach Poly | 2024 State CA , Long Beach Poly, CA
Williams is a very athletic linebacker who is committed to USC. He is lengthy and impressed me with his pass coverage skills at the Under Armour Next All-American camp in March. He is even better when the pads come on and I am excited to see him at the Mission Viejo passing tournament soon.
LB: Jerry Mixon Jerry Mixon 6'3" | 220 lbs | RB Sacred Heart | 2023 State CA , Sacred Heart Cathedral, CA
LB: Shakir Collins Shakir Collins 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Adelanto | 2024 State CA , Adelanto, CA
LB: Victory Johnson Victory Johnson 6'4" | 230 lbs | LB Cathedral Catholic | 2023 State CA , Cathedral Catholic, CA
Johnson is a big linebacker who knows how to use his body to reroute receivers and break up passes. He is one of the more physically impressive linebackers in his class and is arguably the best linebacker in San Diego. He took an official visit to Washington recently.
UW today!! ☔️☔️ #PurpleReign@WilliamInge1 @KalenDeBoer @GregBiggins @adamgorney pic.twitter.com/fqTYVFq21x
— Victory Johnson (@VictoryKaleb) June 24, 2022