Playoff Preview: Southern Section Offensive Sophomores to Watch

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>QUARTERBACKS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401274"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='401274' first='Khalil' last='Abdul-Aziz'] is fourth among sophomores in the Southern Section in passing with 2,400 yards and 16 touchdowns.rnrnHe surveys the field well and often hits his second or third target through his progressions. Abdul-Aziz keeps his eyes on the secondary even when under pressure.rnrnThe sophomore sometimes takes risks with the ball, but he is pretty accurate when throwing into tight coverage.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-654448abe9afa"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/johnwdavis/status/1560873539753762816?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/johnwdavis/status/1560873539753762816?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212215"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='282755' first='Brady' last='Smigiel'] is the top sophomore passer in the Southern Section with 3,094 yards and 42 touchdowns. He is second in the Section in passing yards for any quarterback in any class.rnrnSmigiel has a strong arm and is athletic enough to make plays outside of the pocket. He competed at the Under Armour Next All-American camp in April and despite competing with an injury to his throwing wrist, was one of the better quarterbacks of the day.rnrnArizona, Arizona State, Colorado, Florida State, Georgia, Michigan, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oregon, Penn State and Utah have all offered him among others.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-654448abe9b69"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BradySmigiel/status/1711092432564310158?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BradySmigiel/status/1711092432564310158?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jackson7taylor/status/1713595806438379987?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>RUNNING BACKS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283693"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Santino ran for 946 yards on just 81 carries with 9 touchdowns in seven games for Inglewood this season.rnrnMichigan State and Nevada have offered Santino among others.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-654448abe9c1f"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/premiumsportsla/status/1698119942938480847?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/premiumsportsla/status/1698119942938480847?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Da'lon 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touchdowns in his last game against Sultana.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-654448abe9cd0"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/J0seQuintero/status/1702517247066120202?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/J0seQuintero/status/1702517247066120202?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>RECEIVERS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jtsports12/status/1699587221110825137?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["780272"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='780272' first='Jalen' last='Ross'] is the second target for Warren behind his brother who is committed to Colorado State.rnrnThe sophomore has 516 yards receiving on 34 catches with four touchdowns.rnrnWarren plays Tustin in round one who has a UCLA commit at cornerback. With the top corner covering his brother, expect potential for a big game from Jalen.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-654448abe9d74"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Jalen__Ross4/status/1718821504690041105?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jalen__Ross4/status/1718821504690041105?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["780273"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='780273' first='Kamarie' last='Smith'] is one of the top targets at Long Beach Poly and is also a threat to score via special teams.rnrnHe holds offers from Arizona and San Diego State.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-654448abe9dbd"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KamarieSmith7/status/1708649893873750459?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KamarieSmith7/status/1708649893873750459?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>OFFENSIVE LINE</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283610"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":841294,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='283610' first='Dustin' last='Foisia'] or u0022Dobieu0022 is the left guard for Orange Lutheran and is one of the best pass blockers in the class.rnrnHe was named a MVP of the Allegiance OL camp multiple times this offseason.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-654448abe9e78"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/dtfoisia220/status/1707649497172783434?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/dtfoisia220/status/1707649497172783434?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401281"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='401281' first='Malik' last='White'] is big, long and strong for a sophomore offensive lineman.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-654448abe9ec3"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/malik_white78/status/1719945368375537990?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/malik_white78/status/1719945368375537990?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>OTHER PLAYERS TO WATCH</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB - [player_tooltip player_id='780346' first='Chase' last='Everett'], Village Christian</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>QB - [player_tooltip player_id='283687' first='Timmy' last='Herr'], San Juan Hills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>WR - [player_tooltip player_id='1000923' first='Dorsett' last='Stecker'], Corona del Mar</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TE - [player_tooltip player_id='283587' first='Andre' last='Nickerson Jr.'], Serra</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OL - [player_tooltip player_id='401261' first='Jaymien' last='Tuitele'], Leuzinger</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->