Southern California defensive backs to watch in 2010

Name, School, Ht., Wt., Yr., Comment

Aaryn Bouzos, La Mirada, 5-11, 185, Senior. Quick safety has committed to Nebraska.

Jackyle Cooper, L.A. Jordan, 6-0, 185, Senior. Two-way player who makes an impact.

Su’a Cravens, Vista Murrieta, 6-1, 190, Sophomore. All signs point toward becoming big-time player.

Ryan Henderson, Rancho Verde, 5-10, 170, Senior. Committed to Utah.

Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, Chino Hills, 5-11, 190, Senior. Has all the qualities of a college player.

Karlton Dennis, Servite, 5-9, 180, Senior. Keeps getting better and better.

Marqise Lee, Gardena Serra, 6-1, 180, Senior. It’s time he gets respect.

Mike Sparling, La Habra, 6-1, 175, Senior. Considered best in Orange County.

Tanner Souza, St. Bonaventure, 5-9, 165, Senior. Can cover top receivers.

Tedric Thompson, Valencia, 5-11, 180, Sophomore. Safety with a bright future.

Charles Washington, Crespi, 6-0, 180, Senior. An aggressive safety who makes tackles.

Rashad Wadood, Lakewood, 5-9, 180. Senior. Had three interceptions.

Others

Daniel Acevedo, Carson, 6-1, 190, Senior. All-City player with tackling skills.

Aaron Almond, Diamond Ranch, 6-0, 200, Senior. Safety who makes tackles.

Kendall Chambliss, Miller, 5-9, 170, Senior. Had six interceptions.

Simon Connette, Corona Santiago, 5-11, 175, Senior. Hard hitter with determination.

Ethan DeSilva, Mission Viejo, 6-1, 192, Senior. Cornerback made four interceptions.

Qujuan Floyd, Crenshaw, 6-1, 192, Senior. Lots of speed, athleticism.

Raymond Ford, Gardena Serra, 5-8, 155, Junior. L.A. Jordan transfer can handle tougher competition.

Nick Holland, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, 5-10, 160, Sophomore. Young cornerback can cover one-on-one.

Darius Guillory, Chaparral, 5-10, 180, Senior. San Diego State commit had four interceptions.

Demetrius Jackson, Baldwin Park, 5-11, 185, Senior. Can be big-time secondary player.

Kameron Jackson, Long Beach Poly, 5-10, 175, Senior. Has excellent speed.

Seth Jacobs, Arroyo Grande, 6-2, 190, Junior. Safety who makes big plays.

Jordan Jones, Servite, 5-8, 170, Senior. Handled everyone during championship season.

Ricky Lawson, Campbell Hall, 5-10, 185, Senior. Had five interceptions.

Rickey Minyard, Thousand Oaks, 6-1, 200, Senior. He’s mean, tough and makes plays.

Parker Norton, Newport Harbor, 6-0, 181, Sr. Made five interceptions.

Will Peppard, La Habra, 6-0, 180, Senior. Standout in passing competitions.

Jerico Richardson, Alemany, 6-1, 175, Junior. Two-sport athlete has outstanding skills.

Gerber Rodriguez, Marshall, 5-10, 180, Senior. Had seven interceptions.

Kevon Seymour, Muir, 6-0, 170, Junior. Was a summer standout.

John Tavarez, Mater Dei, 6-0, 180, Senior. First-team Trinity League.

Darian Thompson, Paraclete, 6-2, 175, Senior. Had 40 tackles, four interceptions.

Richard Turner, Los Alamitos, 5-9, 170, Senior. Long Beach Poly transfer performed well in summer.

Andrew Walsh, Trabuco Hills, 6-0, 185, Senior. Has lots of speed.

Aaron Williams, Dominguez, 5-8, 175, Senior. Committed to Northern Arizona.

Compiled by Eric Sondheimer