Defensive linemen to watch in high school

Kenneth Clark, Rialto Carter, 6-3, 280, Sr. UCLA commit is strong and physical

Tyler Cook, Vista Murrieta, 6-4, 210, Jr. Headed for big-time status

Ray Davison, Crespi, 6-2, 215, Sr. Defensive end made major summer progress

Kylie Fitts, Redlands East Valley, 6-4, 260, Sr. USC commit causes havoc at times

Paulo Lepua, Narbonne, 6-3, 255, Sr. Top defensive lineman in City Section

Joe Mathis, Upland, 6-4, 255, Sr. Can be the best in Southern California

Tony Mekari, Westlake, 6-3, 260, Sr. Committed to Arizona

Chazz Roberts, Tesoro, 5-11, 248, Sr. Let’s see who can block him

Ainuu Taua, Lompoc, 6-1, 280, Jr. You have to get past him to run the ball

Marquis Ware, L.A. Salesian, 6-2, 215, Jr. Had 14 sacks at defensive end

Others

Myron Aiava, Westminster, 6-5, 270, Sr. Committed to Utah

Jamel Baker, L.A. University, 6-4, 255, Jr. Making steady improvement

Nick Begg, Santa Margarita, 6-5, 240, Sr. Gets the chance to make an impact

Christopher Belfond, Birmingham, 6-4, 235, Sr. Defensive end is best in West Valley League

Luca Bruno, Oak Park, 6-4, 280, Sr. Had 133 tackles, Arizona commit

Andre Edwards, Crenshaw, 6-4, 195, Sr. Basketball standout has coordination, quickness

Jason Fao, Long Beach Poly, 6-1, 250, Jr. Gets chance to become standout

Linwood Foy, St. Genevieve, 6-4, 225, Sr. Effective pass rusher

Greg Gaines, La Habra, 6-1, 275, Jr. Already has Colorado offer

Christian Garcia-Donis, Dorsey, 6-3, 315, Sr. All-Coliseum League in 2011

Albert Itula, Carson, 6-2, 230, Sr. Part of an experienced defensive line

Aubrey Jackson, Alemany, 6-3, 300, Jr. A teenager with lots of potential

Chauntez Jackson, Inglewood, 6-4, 255, Sr. Capable of overpowering blockers

Austin Kurke, El Segundo, 6-5, 230, Sr. Pioneer League defensive MVP

Grayson Largman, Valencia, 6-0, 255, Sr. Should be one of best in Foothill League

Garrett Marino, Mission Viejo, 6-2, 250, Sr. Had six sacks at defensive end

Travis Miller, Simi Valley, 6-3, 280, Sr. Ready to be a dominant player

Evan Perzanowski, Ocean View, 6-6, 290, Jr. Has 4.0 GPA and getting better

Inoke Raikadroka, Gardena Serra, 6-1, 275, Sr. Somebody had better block him

Tim Reinhardt, Corona del Mar, 6-3, 235, Sr. Defensive end had 10 sacks

Matthew Spoelsma, Citrus Valley, 6-1, 230, Sr. Averaged 11 tackles

Coleman Shelton, Loyola, 6-4, 275, Sr. Cubs are going to turn him loose

Jackson Stoddard, Mission Viejo, 6-2, 250, Sr. Tough to get out of the way

Corey Sweets, Westchester, 6-2, 225, Sr. Nasty, relentless pass rusher

Keenan Sykes, Summit, 6-3, 260, Sr. All-CIF defensive end

Shane Tierney, La Salle, 6-2, 240, Sr. Had 93 tackles for 1-9 team

Tua Tuavai, Highland, 5-11, 265, Sr. Tough and quick

John Turner, Loyola, 6-5, 246, Jr. Capable of stopping running backs

John Vis, Huntington Beach, 6-2, 230, Sr. Had 7 1/2 sacks for 9-3 team