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NorCal Top LB Class of 2020

OLB Jackson Laduke (Spanish Springs, NV) 6-3, 212

Committed: Oregon

  • One of the fastest rising stocks in the nation
  • Film is fun to watch, hitter
  • All the tools of an elite defender
LB/SS Vai Kaho (Bishop Manogue, NV) 6-2, 205

Committed: San Diego State

  • One of the top LB/SS on the west coast
  • Active and explosive defender
  • Flies around making plays
Davion Blackwell (Folsom) 6-1, 195

Committed: Nevada

2018 Stats: 25 Tackles, 1 Int, 1 TD

  • Versatile athlete
  • Good speed and athleticism
  • Can play anywhere on the field
Teddye Buchanan (St. Ignatius) 6-2, 205

Committed: UC Davis

  • Elite athlete in coverage and off the edge
  • Playmaker - could move to safety in college
  • Will dominate on both sides of the ball next season - QB/SS/OLB
Aidan Parks (Pleasant Valley) 6-0, 205

Committed: Montana State

  • D1 Genes, elite speed and explosiveness
  • Physically mature player
  • Could end up playing Safety at the next level
Connor Shay (Monte Vista) 6-2, 200

Committed: Wyoming

2018 Stats: 63 Tackles, 1 Int

  • 1st Team All-League in Top California Conference
  • Elite athlete with great speed - #1 Combine Score for LB at Oakland Regional
  • Great tackler - High IQ
Osaro Aihie (San Leandro) 6-1, 220

Committed: Air Force

2018 Stats: 76 Tackles, 7 TD

  • Elite athlete with great strength
  • Punishing runner with the ball - could play RB
  • Explosive tackler - delivers the blow
Roan Poulivaati (Wilcox) 5-11, 205

2018 Stats: 108 Tackles, 4.5 Sacks

  • Leader in the middle for Championship CCS Team
  • Hard hitting downhill LB
  • Film is fun to watch
Luke Afato (Yuba City) 6-1, 210

2018 Stats: 79 Tackles

  • Big time athlete
  • Can play all over the field
  • Dominant junior season
Jason Brooks (El Cerrito) 6-3, 210

2018 Stats: 118 Tackles, 18 TFL, 2 Int

  • Big, menacing ILB with elite production
  • Flies around the field making plays
  • High IQ, excellent in pass drops
Kasimili Tongamoa (Hillsdale) 6-0, 190

2018 Stats: 94 Tackles

  • Bone crushing mike backer
  • Excellent on blitz
  • 1st Team All-League
JoJo Luna (Pittsburg) 5-11, 215

2018 Stats: 28 Tackles

  • Explosive tackler, plays in space well
  • Will be 3 year starter on top defense in NorCal
  • Great athlete
Brett Bausaloa (Freedom) 6-3, 225

2018 Stats: 52 Tackles, 5 Sacks, 1 Int, 3 TD

  • Versatile player on top team - OLB, DL, DE, FB, TE
  • Elite strength and size
  • Physically mature player
Derrick Smith (Archbishop Mitty) 6-2, 200
  • 1st Team All-WCAL
  • Versatile defender, can cover and rush off the edge
  • High football IQ
Dylan Richard (Folsom) 6-0, 180

2018 Stats: 62 Tackles, 1 Int

  • Missile Tackler - hard to block
  • One of the top defenders on nations top team
  • High Football IQ
Jared Wade (Homestead) 6-2, 205

74 Tackles, 400+ Total Yards

  • Big and athletic
  • Dominant junior season
  • One of the top LB in CCS
Marcus Jones Jr (Monterey Trail) 6-0, 180

2018 Stats: 147 Tackles, 2.5 Sacks

  • Rangy tackler - good closing speed
  • Can possibly move to safety
  • Top defender on top SJS team
Ryan Dolan (Marin Catholic) 6-0, 207
  • Physically mature smart football player
  • Leader on Championship team
  • Will have huge senior season
Jabarii Pharms (Stagg) 6-0, 190

2018 Stats: 145 Tackles

  • Very hard to block
  • Excellent athlete - could end up at SS
  • Quick edge rusher
Jayden Jackson (Turlock) 6-0, 205
  • Active and athletic backer
  • Could end up at safety at the next level
  • Excellent reads
Tommy Thrasher (Acalanes) 6-0, 200

2018 Stats: 101 Tackles, 1 Int, 2 Sacks

  • Good speed - sideline to sideline MLB
  • Great tackler - delivers the blow
  • Good reads
Aiden Foster (Del Oro) 6-1, 196

2018 Stats: 400+ Total Yards, 49 Tackles

  • Versatile player, projects at the LB position
  • Good athlete
  • Explosive player, will continue to get better thru college
Will Windatt (Campolindo) 6-0, 220

2018 Stats: 100+ Tackles, 2 Int

  • Extremely productive junior season
  • Great reads in the middle - high IQ
  • Good strength
Jezaiah Naigulevu (Encinal) 6-0, 215

2018 Stats: 140 Tackles, 7 TD

  • Quick, aggressive and explosive
  • Works thru traffic well at MLB spot
  • Great tackler
Garret Lackey (Harbor) 6-0, 200 2020

2018 Stats: 65 Tackles, 2 Sacks

  • Outstanding tackler
  • Downhill run stopper
  • Good tackler