Roster Rundown: Carlsbad
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Carlsbad returns some key pieces from last year’s 11-1 team that won the Avocado League and ended their season with a 48-19 loss to Cathedral Catholic in the Open-Division playoffs. They’ll look to elite 2024 QB Julian Sayin Julian Sayin…
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Continue ReadingCarlsbad returns some key pieces from last year’s 11-1 team that won the Avocado League and ended their season with a 48-19 loss to Cathedral Catholic in the Open-Division playoffs. They’ll look to elite 2024 QB Julian Sayin Julian Sayin 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Carlsbad | 2024 State CA , who holds offers from nearly every P-5 school, and skill-position players Justus Woods Justus Woods 5'11" | 175 lbs | DB San Marcos | 2024 State CA and Justin Johnson Justin Johnson 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR Carlsbad | 2023 State CA for playmaking. Their week one matchup at reigning D2-AA champion Mater Dei Catholic will be an early test with top prospects on both sides of the field.
Notable Games:
- @ Mater Dei Catholic 8/26
- vs. Inglewood 9/2
- vs. Mission Hills 9/16
- Liberty (Bakersfield) 9/23
Carlsbad’s offense is led by PRZ’s #1-ranked 2024 CA QB and #2 overall prospect in the class. He’s coming off a busy offseason of Elite-11 and camps/offers from every top school in the country including Alabama, LSU, Miami, and Michigan among others. He’s a naturally-gifted passer with elite arm talent and accuracy. Sayin is one of the best and most exciting prospects in the country with a recruitment worth watching.
Woods is a rising CB prospect that’s added two offers in the offseason from BYU and Arizona. He’s a long athlete with plus-side speed and physicality that should continue to grow and develop. He’s a willing tackler in the secondary that can cover ground and break down in space. He offers versatility in Carlsbad’s secondary with his combination of size and skillset. Look for Woods to convert the offseason momentum into more offers/interest this season.
Johnson’s a playmaker on both sides of the ball at WR/DB. He’s added 8 offers since February including Navy, Idaho St., and Fordham. He’s a skilled route-runner that creates separation with front-end releases and top-end speed downfield. He plays physical with receivers at the LOS in press-man showing ideal length and fluidity for a CB. Johnson should continue to generate D-I interest with momentum heading into his senior season.
Fin O’Gorman
Fin O’Gorman
O’Gorman is an important returning piece of the OL responsible for protecting one of the top QBs in the country. He can pull and reach from his LT spot with an athletic frame for the position at 6’2”/240. He’s controlled and intentional working up to the second level and is effective picking up/adjusting to blocks in space. He shows good lateral movement and sticks to his blocks with strong leg drive.
Jacob Sisson
Jacob Sisson
Sisson’s a talented edge player that can collapse the pocket and pressure the QB. He’s an athletic pass-rusher that can bend around the edge and win 1v1 matchups with foundational rush moves. He’s active in the run game as a cutback defender and is effective securing the edge. Sisson’s an underrated presence in the trenches going into his senior season.
Thomas Weirich
Thomas Weirich
Weirich is one of the top returning tacklers from last season’s defense. He’s an active defender at the second level that plays fast and physical from his OLB spot. He’s a natural athlete in space that shows great closing speed and lateral agility. Weirich has potential to be a breakout LB in San Diego this season.
Cassius Murphy
Cassius Murphy
Murphy offers versatility and experience for Carlsbad’s defensive front-seven that lost crucial pieces from last season. He’s a fast, active presence at the LOS that can be disruptive in the run game. He explodes off the ball and shows tenacity shedding blocks and getting after the ball-carrier. Murphy will be a difference-maker upfront for Carlsbad.
More to Watch:
Thor Stucki- OL, 2023
Nico Arboit- LB/RB, 2023
Griffin Rosenbloom- WR, 2024
Thomas McCormick Thomas McCormick 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Carlsbad | 2024 State CA – LB, 2024
Luke Ferreli- LB, 2024