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Southland's top high school defensive linemen

List of top high school defensive linemen in Southern California includes Jeremiah Allison of Dorsey, Jason Gibson of Gardena Serra and Todd Barr of Lakewood.

August 30, 2010

Jeremiah Allison, Dorsey, 6-1, 190, Jr. End had 20 sacks

Todd Barr, Lakewood, 6-3, 260, Sr. Had 15 sacks and ready to get more

Ma'ataua Brown, Paramount, 6-5, 295, Sr. He's an imposing run stopper

Charles Burks, Edison, 6-0, 230, Sr. End had 14 sacks using quickness

Jason Gibson, Gardena Serra, 6-3, 215, Sr. Had 15 sacks

Davon Moreland, L.A. Salesian, 6-3, 225, Sr. His 21 sacks were no fluke

Troy Niklas, Servite, 6-5, 245, Sr. An imposing physical specimen

J.B. Salem, Newport Harbor, 6-4, 255, Sr. Committed to Stanford

Greg Townsend, Beverly Hills, 6-4, 240, Sr. Has aggressiveness, speed, toughness

DeVante Wilson, Corona, 6-4, 235, Sr. One of the best in Inland Empire

Antwaun Woods, Taft, 6-0, 315, Sr. USC commit with lots of strength

Jeff Worthy, Whittier Christian, 6-4, 270, Sr. Boise State commit had 13 sacks

Others

Junior Alexis, Crenshaw, 6-2, 220, Sr. Has excellent quickness

Noel Avalos, Arleta, 6-3, 230, Sr. All-City player

Charlie Avila, Charter Oak, 6-1, 240, Sr. A 16-year-old with ability

Kalyn Ayers, Fremont, 6-4, 190, Sr. Had 12 sacks

Lavonte Barnett, Paraclete, 6-4, 245, Sr. Had 14 tackles for losses

Anthony Bolden, San Pedro, 6-2, 280, Sr. Benches 430 pounds

Bob Bonnheim, Paso Robles, 6-3, 245, Sr. Nose guard who stops the run

James Brock, Crenshaw, 5-10, 250, Sr. Has been a three-year standout

Reggie Coates, Crespi, 6-3, 235, Sr. Coming back from injury

Steve Dillon, Palmdale, 6-3, 245, Sr. Had nine sacks

Faitele Faafoi, Tustin, 6-4, 315, Sr. He can smother running backs

E.J. Galvez, La Mirada, 6-2, 260, Sr. Committed to Nevada

Julian Gener, Bishop Amat, 6-0, 215, Sr. Three-year starter

Sola Hala, St. John Bosco, 5-10, 250, Sr. All-Trinity League

Devaughn Hanley, Gahr, 6-3, 265, Sr. Had four sacks

David Irving, San Jacinto, 6-6, 230, Sr. Committed to Iowa State

Robert Jenkins, Loyola, 6-0, 210, Jr. Nose guard had three sacks in scrimmage

Christian Licciardi, Orange Lutheran, 6-3, 275, Sr. Talented two-way player

Mark Martindale, Laguna Hills, 6-3, 262, Sr. Three-year starter

Stephan Nembot, Montclair Prep, 6-8, 245, Sr. Just learning the game

Sean O'Grady, Tesoro, 6-3, 230, Sr. Good pass rusher

Josean Posey, Venice, 6-3, 255, Sr. Three-year starter

Aaron Price, Gardena, 6-3, 250, Sr. Had four sacks, 68 tackles

Tyler Roberts, Palm Desert, 6-3, 230, Jr. Will be a standout

Jon Sanchez, Vista Murrieta, 6-4, 235, Sr. San Diego State commit

Moses Saucedo, Garfield, 6-0, 230, Sr. Had 12 sacks as an end

Justin Solis, Westlake, 6-2, 290, Jr. Does everything well

Matt Spencer, SM St. Joseph, 6-0, 305, Sr. First-team all-league selection

J.R. Tavai, Mira Costa, 6-2, 260, Sr. Defensive player of the year in Western Division

Daniel Williams, Birmingham, 6-6, 230, Sr. Has wing span of a 6-foot-10 athlete

Donell Wilson, Blair, 6-4, 280, Sr. Has become a top college prospect

Compiled by Eric Sondheimer

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