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Top Central Valley Prospects Gathering New Offers

Top Central Valley Prospects Gathering New Offers
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Paul Gregorian
Paul Gregorian January 23, 2026 @ 03:24 PM
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Damir Lomax
Damir Lomax 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB | 2028
CA
Sonny Lefotu
Sonny Lefotu 6'3" | 315 lbs | OL/DL | 2029
CA
James Curoso
James Curoso 5'11" | 195 lbs | RB | 2028
CA
Major Lee
Major Lee 5'11" | 190 lbs | ATH | 2028
CA
Xavior Jones
Xavior Jones 5'9" | 180 lbs | ATH | 2027
CA
Jamar Howard
Jamar Howard 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB | 2028
CA
Bayon Harris
Bayon Harris 6'3" | 200 lbs | TE | 2027
CA
Avery Michael
Avery Michael 6'6" | 285 lbs | OL | 2027
CA
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He has homerun open field speed and can make defenders miss in the hole with good contact balance and vision/cutback abilities. He is one of the top returning players across the valley and should see plenty more come his way. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1855121"],"_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-6973be9f42e54"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Recent Offers: </strong>Oregon State </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notes: </strong>One of the top two-way guys in the entire state for the '28 class, Curoso picked up Oregon State earlier this week and should see a slew of others come in this Spring. He can play on either side of the ball at the next level and is a P4 talent that should collect his first offer at that level soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1604995"],"_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-6973be9f42eba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Recent Offers: </strong>Oregon State </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notes: </strong>Michael is one of the top tackles on the western region and is a national recruit after a standout Junior season for Turlock. He has the ideal frame, length and atheltic abilities for the tackle position at the P4 level and is a elite talent that checks all the boxes. His commitment will be one to watch heading into his senior season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2065951"],"_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-6973be9f42f1a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Recent Offers: </strong>Sacramento State </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notes: </strong>One of the top young talents in California for the 2029 class, the Garces Memorial product is starting to see his stock rise and will be pulling in P4 offers soon. He has a rare combination of size and fluidity in space and moves extremely well for his size with a strong punch and violent hands at the POA on both sides of the ball. Technically sound for his age and passing the eye test, he is a key name to note in the class across the camp circuit this spring. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1621215"],"_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-6973be9f42f79"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Recent Offers: </strong>UCLA, Washington </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notes: </strong>Already a national recruit and elite passer with a live arm and outstanding mechanics and ball placement, Howard has picked up two more P4 offers and should be a 20+ offer guy by the time it's all said and done. In 2025 he threw for 2,200+ yards and 32 touchdowns while rushing for another 5 touchdowns on the year and is one of the top '28 signal callers in the country. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1611249"],"_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-6973be9f42fd6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Recent Offers: </strong>UCLA, Oregon State, Arizona </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notes: </strong>Harris is a rare athlete with elite length and speed for his size while showing outstanding hands, tracking abilities and body control in traffic. He is excellent after the catch and tough to take down, looking for contact and breaking tackles in the open field. He has an outstanding Junior season and erupted in the state title game against Pacifica last month, proving he is one of the top tight end/hybrids the western region has to offer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1698956"],"_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-6973be9f4304b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Recent Offers: </strong>Oregon State </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notes: </strong>Jones is one of the fastest playmakers in the valley and a true downfield threat that can stretch the field and get over the top of safeties. He shows he can pluck the ball out of the air, runs precise and patient routes and is a big play guy after the catch. Look for Jones to collect more offers this Spring and be a key piece of this loaded central offense this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1717727"],"_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-6973be9f430a9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Recent Offers: </strong>Oregon State </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Notes: </strong>Lee is part of this loaded running back group in the central valley for both the 2027 and 2028 classes, and is a explosive and big time playmaker in the open field while a natural runner with vision and contact balance through traffic. He is a complete back that can separate downfield and looks for contact in the hole while a natural receiver as well. there will be plenty of other suitors wanting his talents and offering soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Damir Lomax

Damir Lomax

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CLASS 2028

Damir Lomax

School: Bakersfield
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James Curoso

James Curoso

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RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 195
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Avery Michael

Avery Michael

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OL
HEIGHT 6'6"
WEIGHT 285
POS OL
CLASS 2027
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Avery
Michael OL
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285
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Turlock
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Sonny Lefotu

Sonny Lefotu

CA
OL/DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 315
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CLASS 2029
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2029
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6'3"
Weight
315
HS
Garces Memorial
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Jamar Howard

Jamar Howard

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QB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 185
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CLASS 2028
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Howard QB
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
Weight
185
HS
Clovis West
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Bayon Harris

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TE
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Central
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Xavior Jones

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2027
Height
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Weight
180
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Central East
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Major Lee

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Clovis West
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