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2025 Rankings New Additions: Orange County

2025 Rankings New Additions: Orange County
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Michael Huntley
Michael Huntley December 24, 2024 @ 01:07 AM
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Cole Herlean
Cole Herlean 6'2" | 225 lbs | WR | 2025
CA
Gavin Jones
Gavin Jones 6'6" | 275 lbs | OL | 2025
CA
Noah Tagaloa
Noah Tagaloa 5'8" | 185 lbs | RB/DB | 2025
CA
JP Murray
JP Murray 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB | 2025
CA
Jack Knudtson
Jack Knudtson 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB | 2025
CA
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Jones is strong in the run game and can overwhelm some edge players with his size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His footwork is solid in pass protection and sometimes he has a good initial punch but he could be more consistent with his hands. He does a good job defending power pass rush moves and has the frame college coaches like. Jones is signed with New Mexico State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='1582115' first='Gavin' last='Jones'] | OL<br><br>From the ground up! Welcome to the family, <a href="https://twitter.com/GavinJonesCredo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GavinJonesCredo</a>!💥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RideForTheBrand?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RideForTheBrand</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NSD25?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NSD25</a> <a href="https://t.co/lUTFNOHQMU">pic.twitter.com/lUTFNOHQMU</a></p>&mdash; New Mexico State Football (@NMStateFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/NMStateFootball/status/1864325055296999754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1582147"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676a5c4325449"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Herlean is a good deep threat who gets in and out of his breaks quickly. He has good body control and can win 50/50 balls and still stay upright to pick up yards after the catch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He led San Clemente in receiving this season with 822 yards on 47 catches with six touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So grateful for this amazing Senior Season! Had a great year with my teammates and coaches! <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BlairAngulo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BlairAngulo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PGregorian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PGregorian</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mikehuntley63?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mikehuntley63</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadSimmons_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChadSimmons_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Tritonfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tritonfootball</a> Check out my Senior Season highlight - <a href="https://t.co/9BSlqZsiBQ">https://t.co/9BSlqZsiBQ</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1582147' first='Cole' last='Herlean'] (@cole_herlean) <a href="https://twitter.com/cole_herlean/status/1857839649496117461?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1213810"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676a5c4325492"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Knudtson missed time with an ankle injury this season and bounced back nicely during Edison's playoff run. He's a versatile linebacker who can play inside or outside backer in Edison's system. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He closes to the ball quickly, particularly when coming off the edge to defend the run. He's a hard hitter who was in on a lot of tackles in Edison's championship games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm blessed to say I was able to play 7 games this season. After I broke my ankle going into week 2. I was still able to receive 2nd Team All-Alpha League and call myself and my brothers state champions. <a href="https://twitter.com/EdisonChargerFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EdisonChargerFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTThom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTThom</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coach_BSicilia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_BSicilia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KaesbauerSonny?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KaesbauerSonny</a> <a href="https://t.co/USdqoSmeBj">pic.twitter.com/USdqoSmeBj</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1213810' first='Jack' last='Knudtson'] (@Jack_Knudtson44) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jack_Knudtson44/status/1870149870507700490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 20, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1366355"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676a5c43254d8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Murray battled some injuries in his senior season and looks bigger than his 6-foot, 190-pound frame suggests. He's a downhill runner who punishes linebackers on inside runs. His field vision is solid and he can get four yards on a play that seems dead at the line of scrimmage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my highlight - <a href="https://t.co/usREc5geUX">https://t.co/usREc5geUX</a> <br>Senior year tape! <br>Second team all epsilon league, 5 tds 590 yards in 7 games. <br>Had a great time playing my last season with my brothers!</p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1366355' first='JP' last='Murray'] (@JP_Murray24) <a href="https://twitter.com/JP_Murray24/status/1863474162494226773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560168"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676a5c432551d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tagaloa is a fast and has serious explosiveness once he gets to the second level and beyond. He has some wiggle and can make guys miss with ease but is also a one cut and go back who doesn't waste time going horizontally. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He was the best player on his team the past two years and is a ball-hawk from the safety spot as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">AGTG for a great senior season! Blessed. Totaled 1724 YDS and 21 TDS, 10 yards per carry - w/ 2 INT TDS‼️<a href="https://t.co/tddoK8dEfO">https://t.co/tddoK8dEfO</a><a href="https://twitter.com/coachtagaloa31?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachtagaloa31</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sega_football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sega_football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ocvarsityguy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ocvarsityguy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveFryer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SteveFryer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OCSportsZone?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OCSportsZone</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ocvarsity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ocvarsity</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneCA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneCA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OC_Recruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OC_Recruits</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1560168' first='Noah' last='Tagaloa'] (@NoahTagaloa) <a href="https://twitter.com/NoahTagaloa/status/1859782202302791685?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 22, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->
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Gavin Jones

Gavin Jones

CA
OL
HEIGHT 6'6"
WEIGHT 275
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CLASS 2025
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Servite
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2025 Rankings New Additions: Orange County
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Cole Herlean

Cole Herlean

CA
WR
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WEIGHT 225
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Cole
Herlean WR
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Height
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Weight
225
HS
San Clemente
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CA
2025 Rankings New Additions: Orange County
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School: San Clemente
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Jack Knudtson

Jack Knudtson

CA
LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 220
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Jack
Knudtson LB
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Weight
220
HS
Edison
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CA
2025 Rankings New Additions: Orange County
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JP Murray

JP Murray

CA
RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 190
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Murray RB
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2025
Height
5'11"
Weight
190
HS
El Dorado Placentia California
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2025 Rankings New Additions: Orange County
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Noah Tagaloa

Noah Tagaloa

CA
RB/DB
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WEIGHT 185
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2025
Height
5'8"
Weight
185
HS
Segerstrom
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CA
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