2026 Rankings Risers: Orange County (Part 1)

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401273"],"_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-67875a6707dfd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dixon-Wyatt led National Champion Mater Dei in receiving with 693 yards on 50 catches with five touchdowns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is a physical receiver who wins nearly every 50/50 ball and stretches the field vertically. Dixon-Wyatt can make plays after the catch and has excellent body control near the sidelines. He has 31 offers including Alabama, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Penn State among others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It doesn't take long for this team to score! <a href="https://twitter.com/DashBeierly?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DashBeierly</a> hits <a href="https://twitter.com/kayyydeenn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kayyydeenn</a> and with 48 seconds left it is a 23-0 <a href="https://twitter.com/MDFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MDFootball</a> lead. <a href="https://t.co/TBD5dCvyZN">pic.twitter.com/TBD5dCvyZN</a></p>&mdash; West Coast Preps (@westcoastpreps_) <a href="https://twitter.com/westcoastpreps_/status/1868163209301287001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1182920"],"_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-67875a6707e64"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Katoanga had eight tackles for a loss, five sacks, a forced fumble and three blocked field goals this season for JSerra.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He immediately stands out when you watch JSerra take the field. He can rush the passer from the edge or the interior and is physical while defending the run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Katoanga is a basketball player and very athletic for his size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Season ended on Friday and so blessed for an injury free season🙏🏽 No other group of guys I would go to war with every week. Thank you to all the seniors and can't wait to see what the future has in store. Updated full season highlight tape! <a href="https://t.co/aCSrqL98Cf">https://t.co/aCSrqL98Cf</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1182920' first='Simote' last='Katoanga'] (@Motekatoanga) <a href="https://twitter.com/Motekatoanga/status/1858367247674441993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["212233"],"_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-67875a6707eb2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Scott had 29 tackles, 13.5 for a loss with 6.5 sacks, two interceptions and a blocked punt for Mater Dei this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is one of the better pass rushing edge rushers in the class and has sideline-to-sideline speed. He can win with power or speed moves and evades running backs trying to block him frequently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WOW!! Somehow <a href="https://twitter.com/shaunnscottt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shaunnscottt</a> finds the tipped ball and grabs it for an interception!! <br><br>A promising drive stalls because of an incredible play. <a href="https://t.co/oFjSfezjqs">pic.twitter.com/oFjSfezjqs</a></p>&mdash; West Coast Preps (@westcoastpreps_) <a href="https://twitter.com/westcoastpreps_/status/1868158199788126439?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283628"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1336580,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-67875a6707f33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones had 51 tackles with three interceptions and a forced fumble for Mission Viejo this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He moved outside from being a nickel corner his sophomore season and didn't miss a beat. Jones closes to the ball quickly and is excellent in zone coverage. He's improved his size and physicality and is a ball-hawk.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[player_tooltip player_id='283628' first='Jeron' last='Jones'] intercepts San Clemente&#039;s pass. In the first Alpha League matchup, Mission Viejo leads 17-0 at halftime. <a href="https://t.co/3nLaR7kDLB">pic.twitter.com/3nLaR7kDLB</a></p>&mdash; Sebastian Sanchez (@Ssanchez_16) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ssanchez_16/status/1847477474965540979?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401277"],"_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-67875a6707f80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown had two interceptions including a pick six and returned kicks for Tustin this season after transferring from Santa Margarita.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He locks guys down in man coverage and is fluid with his hips. Brown could be a nickel at the college level or play out wide. He is committed to Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">COMMITTED!🔵🔴<a href="https://twitter.com/KU_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KU_Football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLeipold?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLeipold</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DKMcDonald1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DKMcDonald1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBshelb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBshelb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBorland?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBorland</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KUCoachZ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KUCoachZ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachSvarczkopf?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachSvarczkopf</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LB_1212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LB_1212</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adaina_brown?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adaina_brown</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/lancebrown_0?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lancebrown_0</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CHawk_4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CHawk_4</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/_groundzer0?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_groundzer0</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JayhawkSlant?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JayhawkSlant</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Committed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Committed</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RCJH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RCJH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KUAthletics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KUAthletics</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jayhawks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jayhawks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RockChalk?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RockChalk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ROCKCHALKJAYHAWK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ROCKCHALKJAYHAWK</a> <a href="https://t.co/kx41PoeU9H">pic.twitter.com/kx41PoeU9H</a></p>&mdash; Lennie “Trey” Brown (@4treybrown) <a href="https://twitter.com/4treybrown/status/1862270517052596243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->