Playoff Preview: Southern Section Offensive Sophomores to Watch
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QUARTERBACKS Khalil Abdul-Aziz CA #98 QB #16 HEIGHT 6'3" WEIGHT 185 POS QB CLASS 2026 View Profile Khalil Abdul-Aziz Instagram State: California School: Orange Vista Khalil Abdul-Aziz Khalil Abdul-Aziz 6’3″ | 185 lbs | QB Orange Vista | 2026 State…
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Khalil Abdul-Aziz Khalil Abdul-Aziz 6’3″ | 185 lbs | QB Orange Vista | 2026 State CA is fourth among sophomores in the Southern Section in passing with 2,400 yards and 16 touchdowns.
He 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.
The sophomore sometimes takes risks with the ball, but he is pretty accurate when throwing into tight coverage.
Brady Smigiel Brady Smigiel 6’4″ | 175 lbs | QB Newbury Park | 2025 CA 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.
Smigiel 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.
Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, Florida State, Georgia, Michigan, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oregon, Penn State and Utah have all offered him among others.
Jackson Taylor Jackson Taylor 6’1″ | 170 lbs | QB Thousand Oaks | 2026 State CA has completed 57 percent of his passes for an average of 128 yards per game with 15 touchdowns.
He recently visited Auburn and got an offer from the Tigers.
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RUNNING BACKS
Santino ran for 946 yards on just 81 carries with 9 touchdowns in seven games for Inglewood this season.
Michigan State and Nevada have offered Santino among others.
Da’lon Williams
Da’lon Williams
Williams leads all sophomores in the Section in rushing with 1,779 yards and 16 touchdowns.
He ran for a career-high 315 yards with two touchdowns in his last game against Sultana.
RECEIVERS
Chaz Gilbreath Chaz Gilbreath 6’0″ | 170 lbs | DB Mayfair | 2026 State CA has 800 yards receiving on 42 receptions with seven touchdowns for a quality Mayfair team this season.
He is one of the best two-way sophomores in Southern California.
Jalen Ross Jalen Ross 5’9″ | 160 lbs | WR Warren | 2026 State CA is the second target for Warren behind his brother who is committed to Colorado State.
The sophomore has 516 yards receiving on 34 catches with four touchdowns.
Warren 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.
Kamarie Smith Kamarie Smith 5’9″ | 165 lbs | WR Long Beach Poly | 2026 State CA is one of the top targets at Long Beach Poly and is also a threat to score via special teams.
He holds offers from Arizona and San Diego State.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Dustin Foisia Dustin Foisia 6’0″ | 310 lbs | OL Orange Lutheran | 2026 State CA or “Dobie” is the left guard for Orange Lutheran and is one of the best pass blockers in the class.
He was named a MVP of the Allegiance OL camp multiple times this offseason.
Malik White Malik White 6’5″ | 315 lbs | OL Rancho Cucamonga | 2026 State CA is big, long and strong for a sophomore offensive lineman.
OTHER PLAYERS TO WATCH
QB – Chase Everett Chase Everett 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB Sierra Canyon | 2026 State CA , Village Christian
QB – Timmy Herr Timmy Herr 6'1" | 205 lbs | QB San Juan Hills | 2026 State CA , San Juan Hills
WR – Dorsett Stecker Dorsett Stecker 5'9" | 170 lbs | WR Corona Del Mar | 2026 State CA , Corona del Mar
TE – Andre Nickerson Jr. Andre Nickerson Jr. 6'4" | 230 lbs | TE Serra | 2026 State CA , Serra
OL – Jaymien Tuitele Jaymien Tuitele 6'0" | 285 lbs | OL Leuzinger | 2026 State CA , Leuzinger