MaxPreps Preseason All-State team Breakdown
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FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB Malachi Nelson Malachi Nelson 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA , Los Alamitos, 2023 The USC-bound quarterback threw for 2,700 yards and 37 touchdowns last season. He can make plays…
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QB Malachi Nelson Malachi Nelson 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA , Los Alamitos, 2023
The USC-bound quarterback threw for 2,700 yards and 37 touchdowns last season. He can make plays with his legs and is a no brainer for this team.
QB Elijah Brown, Mater Dei, 2024
Brown as never lost a game as a starting quarterback and makes very few mistakes. Elijah is one of the top juniors in the nation with offers from all the big schools. He makes the list over highly-touted senior quarterbacks like Nico Iamaleava Nico Iamaleava 6'5" | 200 lbs | QB Warren | 2023 State CA (Warren), Jaden Rashada Jaden Rashada 6'4" | 185 lbs | QB Pittsburg | 2023 State CA (Pittsburg) and Pierce Clarkson Pierce Clarkson 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB St. John Bosco | 2023 State CA (St. John Bosco).
RB Roderick Robinson II Roderick Robinson II 6'1" | 220 lbs | RB Lincoln (San Diego) | 2023 State CA , Lincoln (San Diego), 2023
Robinson rushed for over 1,200 yards and 17 touchdowns. He is the most physically imposing running back in the state and he has the speed to fly in the open field.
RB Kobe Boykin Kobe Boykin 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Los Alamitos | 2024 CA , Orange, 2024
Boykin had over 1,800 yards of offense last season with 25 touchdowns. Every time I see him, he improves an aspect of his game. He has put on a lot of muscle since his freshman year and his route running constantly improves.
WR Jurrion Dickey Jurrion Dickey 6'2" | 210 lbs | WR Menlo-Atherton | 2023 State CA , Menlo-Atherton, 2023
The Oregon commit transferred to Menlo-Atherton despite early rumors he was headed to Mater Dei. He had 1,300 receiving yards with 19 touchdowns last season.
WR Mikey Matthews Mikey Matthews 5'10" | 180 lbs | WR Mission Viejo | 2023 State CA , Mission Viejo, 2023
Matthews was the breakout receiver of the offseason lighting it up at passing tournaments and camps. He is one of the leaders of the best Mission Viejo team in years.
WR Rico Flores Rico Flores 6'2" | 190 lbs | ATH Folsom | 2023 State CA , Folsom, 2023
He had over 80 catches for 1,200 yards and 11 touchdowns for a loaded Folsom team loaded with Division 1 commits that won the NorCal Division 1-AA championship.
TE Walker Lyons Walker Lyons 6'5" | 230 lbs | TE Folsom | 2023 State CA , Folsom, 2023
The Stanford commit is equally as good at blocking as he is at receiving. He had seven touchdowns last season and is headed to a college that develops NFL tight ends regularly.
OL DeAndre Carter DeAndre Carter 6'5" | 350 lbs | OL Mater Dei | 2024 State CA , Mater Dei, 2024
He’s been the left tackle for the best program in the nation since his freshman year. Carter is very athletic for a guy who is 6-foot-4 and 340 pounds.
OL BJ Tolo BJ Tolo 6'1" | 310 lbs | OL Mater Dei | 2023 State CA , Mater De, 2023
Tolo has been the starting center for Mater Dei since his freshman year. He was the clear vocal leader of the offensive line last season and really mentored the young players.
OL Cooper Powers Cooper Powers 6'5" | 280 lbs | OL De La Salle | 2023 State CA , De La Salle, 2023
The TCU commit is one of the more dominant run blockers in the state.
OL Tyson Ruffins Tyson Ruffins 6'2" | 305 lbs | OL Long Beach Poly | 2023 State CA , Long Beach Poly, 2023
Ruffins is a lineman who had his stock rise greatly this offseason after working with the coaches at Giant Skillz. Fresno State, Georgia Tech and Nevada have offered him among others.
OL Simione Pale Simione Pale 6'4" | 310 lbs | OL Elk Grove | 2023 State CA , Elk Grove, 2023
Pale is the top-rated offensive lineman in the state according to 247Sports and is headed to Stanford.
AP Makai Lemon Makai Lemon 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA , Los Alamitos, 2023
Lemon had over 1,000 yards receiving with 15 touchdowns on offense with four interceptions on defense. He’s a very good kick returner and is headed to USC.
K Ryon Sayeri, Chaminade, 2024
Sayeri made a 57-yard field goal last season.
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL Matayo Uiagalelei Matayo Uiagalelei 6'5" | 265 lbs | DL St. John Bosco | 2023 State CA , St. John Bosco, 2023
The top uncommitted player in the state. He is very physically imposing at 6-foot-6 and 265 pounds.
DL T.A. Cunningham T.A. Cunningham 6'6" | 270 lbs | DL Los Alamitos | 2024 CA , Los Alamitos, 2024
The top overall player in the 2024 class according to Prep Redzone. The weakness of Los Alamitos’ team was the defensive line and Cunningham comes in to fill that hole immediately.
DL Lucas Conti Lucas Conti 6'5" | 260 lbs | DL Centennial - Corona | 2023 State CA , Centennial, 2023
Conti is committed to Arizona and causes problems while defending the run and rushing the passer.
DL Jaeden Moore Jaeden Moore 6'4" | 230 lbs | DL Central Valley Christian | 2023 State CA , Central Valley Christian, 2023
Moore had absurd numbers last season with 155 tackles, 30 tackles for loss and 17.5 sacks. He also was nearly a 1,000 yard receiver with 13 touchdowns on offense.
LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA , St. John Bosco, 2024
He was at one time the top rated player in the 2024 class. He is returning from a knee injury that caused him to miss all of last season.
LB Levi Sua Levi Sua 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB Mater Dei | 2023 State CA , Mater Dei, 2023
Sua has sideline-to-sideline speed and covers so much of the field. He is the best senior linebacker in the class in my opinion.
LB Dylan Williams Dylan Williams 6'3" | 205 lbs | LB Long Beach Poly | 2024 State CA , Long Beach Poly, 2024
One of the more lengthy inside linebackers in the state at 6-foot-3. Williams is an early commit to USC covers a ton of the field.
DB Rodrick Pleasant Rodrick Pleasant 5'11" | 180 lbs | DB Serra | 2023 State CA , Serra, 2023
The fastest player in the state after running a 10.14 100 meters in June. He is a lockdown cornerback who is still uncommitted.
DB Marcelles Williams Marcelles Williams 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA , St. John Bosco, 2024
Played well against top competition as a sophomore. He was the positional MVP at the Under Armour Next All-American Camp.
DB Zabien Brown Zabien Brown 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2024 State CA , Mater Dei, 2024
He has battled injuries throughout his career, but when healthy he is one of the best corners in the state.
DB Daylen Austin Daylen Austin 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Long Beach Poly | 2023 State CA , Long Beach Poly, 2023
One of the fastest guys in the state who also returns kicks. He has excellent ball skills as a corner and is headed to LSU.
AP Blake Nichelson Blake Nichelson 6'3" | 200 lbs | LB Manteca | 2023 State CA , Manteca, 2023
One of the top running backs in the state last year with over 2,200 yards and 36 touchdowns. As a linebacker he had 49 tackles and seven sacks.
P Aidan Flintoft, Oaks Christian, 2023
A big punter at 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds. Flintoft is headed to Stanford.
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
QB Nico Iamaleava Nico Iamaleava 6'5" | 200 lbs | QB Warren | 2023 State CA , Warren, 2023
QB Jaden Rashada Jaden Rashada 6'4" | 185 lbs | QB Pittsburg | 2023 State CA , Pittsburg, 2023
RB Devin Samples Devin Samples 5'7" | 190 lbs | RB Long Beach Poly | 2023 State CA , Long Beach Poly, 2023
RB Lamar Radcliffe Lamar Radcliffe 6'2" | 225 lbs | ATH Sacramento | 2024 State CA , Sacramento, 2024
WR DeAndre Moore DeAndre Moore 5'11" | 190 lbs | WR St. John Bosco | 2023 State CA , St. John Bosco, 2023
WR Rashid Williams Rashid Williams 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Pittsburg | 2023 State CA , Pittsburg, 2023
WR Jason Robinson JR Jason Robinson JR 5'11" | 160 lbs | WR San Juan Hills | 2024 State CA , Long Beach Poly, 2024
TE Cooper Flanagan Cooper Flanagan 6'6" | 240 lbs | TE De La Salle | 2023 State CA , De La Salle, 2023
OL Brandon Baker Brandon Baker 6'5" | 290 lbs | OL Mater Dei | 2024 State CA , Mater Dei, 2024
OL Sean Na’a Sean Na’a 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL St. John Bosco | 2023 State CA , St. John Bosco, 2023
OL Raymond Pulido Raymond Pulido 6'7" | 345 lbs | OL Apple Valley | 2023 State CA , Apple Valley, 2023
OL Amos Talalele Amos Talalele 6'4" | 300 lbs | OL Santa Clara | 2023 State CA , Santa Clara, 2023
OL Alani Noa Alani Noa 6'4" | 320 lbs | OL Grant | 2023 State CA , Grant, 2023
AP Ryan Pellum Ryan Pellum 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Millikan | 2024 State CA , Millikan, 2024
AP Tiger Bachmeier Tiger Bachmeier 6'2" | 190 lbs | WR Murrieta Valley | 2023 State CA , Murrieta Valley, 2023
K Grant Meadors, Liberty, 2023
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL Cameron Brandt Cameron Brandt 6'4" | 260 lbs | DL Sierra Canyon | 2024 CA , Sierra Canyon, 2023
DL Grant Buckey Grant Buckey 6'5" | 270 lbs | DL Liberty - Bakersfield | 2023 State CA , Liberty, 2023
DL Tiumalu Afalava Tiumalu Afalava 6'3" | 250 lbs | DL Bishop Amat | 2023 State CA , Bishop Amat, 2023
DL Weston Port Weston Port 6'2" | 225 lbs | LB San Juan Hills | 2025 State CA , San Juan Hills, 2025
LB Deven Bryant Deven Bryant 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB St. John Bosco | 2023 State CA , St. John Bosco, 2023
LB Tre Edwards Tre Edwards 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Mater Dei Catholic | 2023 State CA , Mater Dei Catholic, 2023
LB Jerry Mixon Jerry Mixon 6'3" | 220 lbs | RB Sacred Heart | 2023 State CA Jr, Sacred Heart Cathedral, 2023
LB Jabari Mann Jabari Mann 5'11" | 210 lbs | LB Serra - San Mateo | 2024 State CA , Serra (San Mateo), 2024
DB, Peyton Woodyard Peyton Woodyard 6'2" | 195 lbs | DB St. John Bosco | 2024 State CA , St. John Bosco, 2024
DB Owen Chambliss Owen Chambliss 6'3" | 205 lbs | DB Centennial - Corona | 2023 State CA , Centennial, 2023
DB Aaron Williams Aaron Williams 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB St. John Bosco | 2023 State CA , St. John Bosco, 2023
DB Joseph Bey Joseph Bey 6'0" | 195 lbs | ATH Serra - San Mateo | 2024 State CA , Serra (San Mateo), 2024
DB Jett White Jett White 6'1" | 155 lbs | DB Los Alamitos | 2025 CA , Orange, 2025
AP Leroy Bryant Leroy Bryant 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Rodriguez | 2023 State CA , Fairfield, 2023
AP Carlos Wilson Carlos Wilson 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH Inderkum | 2023 State CA , Inderkum, 2023
P Conor Weasler, Redwood, 2023