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Best Available Class of 2024 OL in Southern California (Part 1)

Best Available Class of 2024 OL in Southern California (Part 1)
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Michael Huntley
Michael Huntley January 3, 2024 @ 04:11 PM
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David Porotesano
David Porotesano 6'4" | 280 lbs | OL | 2024
CA
Elijah Henderson
Elijah Henderson 6'5" | 305 lbs | OL | 2024
CA
Juan Rodriguez
Juan Rodriguez 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL | 2024
CA
Siupeli Tava
Siupeli Tava 6'5" | 310 lbs | OL | 2024
CA
Daxton Christman-Gourley
Daxton Christman-Gourley 6'6" | 260 lbs | OL | 2024
CA
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Hawaii
Elijah Henderson

Elijah Henderson

CA
OL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 305
POS OL
CLASS 2024
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Elijah
Henderson OL
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
Weight
305
HS
Serra
|
CA
Best Available Class of 2024 OL in Southern California (Part 1)
Henderson excels on film as a run blocker. His footwork is solid, he has plus strength and always...
Written by Michael Huntley
Hawaii
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Elijah Henderson

State: California
School: Serra
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Daxton Christman-Gourley

Daxton Christman-Gourley

CA
OL
HEIGHT 6'6"
WEIGHT 260
POS OL
CLASS 2024
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Daxton
Christman-Gourley OL
Class
2024
Height
6'6"
Weight
260
HS
Mission Viejo
|
CA
Best Available Class of 2024 OL in Southern California (Part 1)
Daxton Christman-Gourley played left tackle for a very good Mission Viejo team before suffering an injury late in...
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School: Mission Viejo
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Juan Rodriguez

Juan Rodriguez

CA
OL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 290
POS OL
CLASS 2024
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Juan
Rodriguez OL
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
Weight
290
HS
Salesian-Los Angeles
|
CA
Best Available Class of 2024 OL in Southern California (Part 1)
Rodriguez is one of the most physical offensive linemen in the class. Half of his film is him...
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Juan Rodriguez

State: California
School: Salesian-Los Angeles
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Siupeli Tava

Siupeli Tava

CA
OL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 310
POS OL
CLASS 2024
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Siupeli
Tava OL
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
Weight
310
HS
Vista Murrieta
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CA
Best Available Class of 2024 OL in Southern California (Part 1)
Tava is a big guy and uses his size to his advantage on film. As a run blocker,...
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Siupeli Tava

State: California
School: Vista Murrieta
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UC-Davis
David Porotesano

David Porotesano

CA
OL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 280
POS OL
CLASS 2024
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David
Porotesano OL
Class
2024
Height
6'4"
Weight
280
HS
Oceanside
|
CA
Best Available Class of 2024 OL in Southern California (Part 1)
Porotesano is one of the more aggressive players I’ve seen on film recently. He drives guys into the...
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UC-Davis
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