2026 Rankings Newcomers: San Diego (Pt. II)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Highlighting the new names on <a href="https://prepredzone.com/california/rankings/2026-rankings/">Prep Redzone's CA 2026 Rankings</a> out of San Diego- including two playmakers that have added 3+ D-I offers in the past month. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1182921"],"_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":"Vernon's been one of San Diego's most popular prospects this offseason, adding six D-I offers from Cal, Washington, Central Michigan, Hawaii, Arizona St., and Washington St. since January. He's an explosive natural athlete with major upside in his speed, agility, and body control on both sides of the ball. He's elusive with the ball in his hands and shows promising WR skills out of the slot. The sophomore WR/DB totaled over 1,200 all-purpose yards and 18 TDs for Mount Miguel last season. Vernon should continue to ascend CA's 2026 rankings as one of the most talented playmakers in San Diego.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d41c36d5674"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ParrisVernon0/status/1732105110032089304?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/ParrisVernon0/status/1732105110032089304?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1182932"],"_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":"Johnson was a highly impactful, all-purpose playmaker for one of the youngest and most talented teams in San Diego last season. The sophomore totaled over 1,100 yards and 16 TDs (10 rec., 5 rush) on offense and 62 tackles and 3 INTs in the secondary. He's a technical route-runner out of the slot that can separate with quick-twitch and fast feet at the breakpoint and is a constant threat to produce explosive plays with the ball in his hands. He shows his fluid speed chewing up space downhill from his S spot and offers great upside in his athleticism and ability to play in space. Johnson- who picked up his first set of offers from Arizona, SDSU, and Colorado St. last summer- added offers from UNLV and Washington St. in January.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d41c36d5708"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/parker6johnson/status/1734617813870887247?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/parker6johnson/status/1734617813870887247?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1183028"],"_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":"Winkler produced a strong sophomore season at C for Ramona and will be moving to his natural OT position in the fall. He holds a promising frame at 6'5”/250 with the strength to push defenders off the ball in the run game. He fits into double-teams well and shows IQ/instincts coming off blocks to pick up the next threat. Winkler should continue to raise his stock making the move to the outside as a junior.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d41c36d5782"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Lucas_Winkler57/status/1670623426145583104?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/Lucas_Winkler57/status/1670623426145583104?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1149012"],"_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":"Sandoval raised his stock as a top OL performer at the u003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/2024/01/prz-ca-showcase-top-performers-offensive-line/u0022u003ePRZ CA Showcaseu003c/au003e in January. He's a lengthy 6'5”/290 OT that showed useful footwork and mobility for his size. He could work on being more proactive out of his pass-set and beating oncoming rushers to the spot. Sandoval's an OL prospect to watch as he continues to earn playing time and develop his skillset.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65d41c36d5800"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Marcelsandoval9/status/1747794410547679385?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/Marcelsandoval9/status/1747794410547679385?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->