SoCal Prospects to Watch: PRZ CA Showcase
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Previewing some of the top SoCal prospects to watch at Prep Redzone’s CA Showcase at Rancho Santa Margarita this Sunday 1/14. Champ Redd CA #207 LB #22 HEIGHT 5'10" WEIGHT 210 POS LB CLASS 2026 View Profile Champ Redd Instagram…
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Continue ReadingPreviewing some of the top SoCal prospects to watch at Prep Redzone’s CA Showcase at Rancho Santa Margarita this Sunday 1/14.
Redd’s a promising young LB for Servite that flashed physicality between the tackles and the speed to track sideline-to-sideline as a sophomore. He’s slippery against LBs working up to the second level showing good lateral movement and packs a strong punch at the POA. Redd’s an early candidate to be one of the top performing LBs in the testing portion with the athletic skillset he’s put on tape so far.
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Noriega produced a breakout junior season after transferring from Olympian to Hoover, throwing for over 2,600 yards and 27 TDs. He’s a multifaceted passer that’s comfortable from the pocket and can produce explosive plays as an improviser. He navigates away from pressure with great awareness, is slippery/elusive in tight space behind the LOS, and is constantly keeping his eyes downfield looking for open receivers. Noriega, who just picked up his first offer from St. Andrews in December, is one of the top QBs to watch heading into Sunday’s showcase.
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Honor Fa’alave-Johnson
Honor Fa’alave-Johnson
Fa’alave-Johnson was one of San Diego’s top Freshman Stock-Risers after rushing for 700 yards and 11 TDs this season. He’s an explosive weapon that averaged over 10 YPC out of the backfield and showed great upside in the level of speed, balance, and physicality he runs with at his age. Fa’alave-Johnson, who just transferred to Cathedral Catholic in December, is one of the most highly-touted prospects attending Sunday’s showcase with D-I offers from USC, San Diego St., and Colorado St.
Elijah Blu Flores II
Elijah Blu Flores II
Flores was a highly impactful defender for the D2-AA state champs, totaling 42 tackles and 3 INTs on the season. He’s a skilled athlete from his nickel/SS spot that’s strong in man coverage and looks to be one of the top DBs to watch in Sunday’s 1v1s portion. He flashed playmaking ability on offense/special teams as a junior and figures to be one of the top returning options out of the backfield for La Serna next season.
Max Bollard
Max Bollard
Bollard was an active defender in the secondary for San Clemente this season, totaling 56 tackles, 3 INTs, and 7 PBUS as a junior. He’s disruptive in the passing lanes with explosive breaks on the ball and strong instincts/anticipation as a zone defender. He’s a quick, twitchy athlete on tape that should test well and will get an opportunity to showcase his skillset in man coverage during 1v1s.