2026 Norcal Rankings New Additions: Defensive Line

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686240"],"_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-684c5b3466c36"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joseph is one of the more technically sound and heavy-handed defensive linemen across Northern California and recently shut down his recruitment after picking up an offer and committing to Washington State. He has the ideal frame and size for the position to kick inside in college and has plus length for the interior or as a 4-down edge player. He has a high floor at the next level and his ability to be stout against the run and bend/twitch in tight windows when pass rushing makes him a very intriguing prospect. The Oak Ridge product checks in it as a top 50 players at his position in our rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686076"],"_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-684c5b3466b82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Goldsworthy is one of the top edge rushers available across the state and has tons of upside at the next level due to his natural length, strong frame and balanced style of play. He is explosive off the ball, plays with heavy hands that can quickly reset the LOS and shows good overall twitch, lateral movement abilities and COD in tight spaces. He is a high motor kid that is always around the ball and very technically sound, but has plenty of room to grow and develop. Currently checking into a rankings as a top 30 player his position, he is poised for a huge Senior season for Amador Valley.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686054"],"_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-684c5b3466be3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams is one of the more twitchy and high upside edge rushers across the state, and should fit in nicely at the P4 level. He is a natural bender around the edge with quick and violent hands while able to collapse the pocket quickly and has elite closing speed, change of direction and overall athleticism for size. He shows start stop abilities and can win with both speed and power at the point of attack while doing a good job using his length to keep blockers off of him. He checks into our rankings as a top 15 player at his position and just inside the top 95 overall in our rankings update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686108"],"_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-684c5b3466c80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taiese exploded onto the scene this Spring for the Oakland powerhouse and has racked up offers from the likes of SJSU, SDSU, Colorado State, New Mexico and Sac State among others. He is very athletic for the inside and has plus length at 6'2" and change, and is snappy and twitchy out of his stance with active hands, natural bend and is stout against the run while able to eat up blocks on the interior. He checks into our rankings as a top 35 player at his position in a loaded group across California and will be one of the Bay Area's best heading into the 2025 season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686250"],"_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-684c5b3466cc8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson is another one of the top edge prospects that remains uncommitted across northern California and is a true hand in the dirt defensive end. He is explosive off the ball and plays with violent hands and a quick initial strike while able to set the edge, redirect quickly when collapsing the pocket and can provide a good pass rush winning with both speed and power. He is another balanced defensive line prospect that due to length and frame could find himself kicking inside at the next level as he packs on weight. Jackson currently holds one offer from Georgetown. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->