Sacramento Football Player Rankings

The Sacramento Football Midseason Top 65 is here during the 2025 season.

These rankings were compiled based on a student-athlete’s production throughout their careers, impact on their team, talent and recruitment. There are completely separate from All-Sacramento and Athlete of the Year selections.

All student-athletes from the Sac-Joaquin Section and select few in the Northern Section – Sacramento Valley League – were eligible to make this preseason list. 

1. Ryder Lyons (Folsom, Senior, Quarterback)

The accolades are everywhere: 2023 Sacramento Athlete of the Year, 2023 state champion, 2024 California Gatorade Player of the Year, multi-time section champion. And the five-star BYU commit is guiding another Folsom run again, throwing for 1,495 yards and 14 touchdowns, while running for another six scores – all while missing a game.

2. Jameson Powell (Folsom, Senior, Receiver)

One return touchdown versus Grant said it all: Powell picked the football off the ground, zipped through and around defenders for a 100-yard return touchdown. Powell is that type of playmaker, a three-year varsity starter for powerhouse Folsom who now has 662 receiving yards and seven touchdowns as a senior. Powell is committed to Ole Miss and a consensus three-star prospect, but should be four. 

3. Vlad Dyakonov (Folsom, Senior, Offensive Tackle)

All Dyakonov does is bring opponents to the ground. The 6-foot-6, 275-pound offensive tackle is a staple of championship Folsom football and delivering again for this 5-1 team. Dyakonov is a consensus four-star prospect and committed to USC, where he committed over 30 other offers. 

4. Rob Larson (Folsom, Junior, Wide Receiver)

The best hands in Northern California, without question. Larson had a one-handed touchdown snag against Grant and, simply put, catches everything in sight. A rising recruit who is up to 558 yards and six touchdowns as a junior. Fourteen Division 1 programs have offered Larson, a three-star recruit – and, like Powell, is probably worthy of another star.

5. Rahzario Edwards (Grant, Junior, Athlete)

Receiver, tight end – you name it because the 6-foot-6 Edwards can play anywhere. Edwards is averaging a ridiculous 25.9 yards per catch with 441 yards for the Pacers this fall, which comes after a state title run and 921 yards as a sophomore. 247 Sports tabs Edwards as the nation’s No. 71 overall player in the 2027 class, and his 24 offers further speak to that. 

6. Wes Burford (Oakdale, Senior, Running Back/Linebacker)

Is he the Athlete of the Year? If not, Burford is right up there – and his 423-yard, seven-touchdown day on the ground to defeat East Union this past weekend says it all. Burford is already up to 1,428 rushing yards, 17 touchdowns, 42 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles for a 5-1 Oakdale squad. And he’s an Air Force football commit coming off a ridiculous junior campaign where he finished with an astounding 2,678 rushing yards – 19th-most nationally – and 32 touchdowns for the Sac-Joaquin Section Division 3 championship finalists.

7. Kenneth Moore III (St. Mary’s-Stockton, Senior, Wide Receiver)

Expect an immediate impact from Moore when he reaches the collegiate ranks. The UCLA commit has done it all again this season: 405 receiving yards and six touchdowns, 121 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and 729 total yards (including returns). Moore is nearing 3,000 career yards.

8. Isaiah Ene (Granite Bay, Senior, Athlete)

All Isaiah Ene does is make plays everywhere, and he has for four years. The four-year varsity star is at 999 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns for 5-2 Granite Bay this season, alongside 35 tackles and one interception. That gives him 3,992 career rushing yards and 288 tackles. Committed to Sacramento State. 

9. Troy Bowens (Sutter, Junior, Defensive End

Small schools have premier talent, too, and Bowens is right at the top. The 6-foot-5 and 245-plus pound edge rusher leads undefeated Sutter with 52 tackles and 19 tackles for loss, which comes after his 76 tackles and 19 tackles for loss for the 2024 section championship finalists. Bowens is the nation’s No. 174 overall player in the 2027 class, per 247 Sports, and is up to 12 Division 1 offers. 

10. Jason Hill Jr. (Folsom, Senior, Cornerback/Athlete)

A lockdown, athletic defensive back with excellent ball skills – and he’s quite the pass-catcher offensively. Hill is a Stanford commit with seven pass breakups, one interception and two touchdown catches. Opposing quarterbacks dare not throw his way.  

11. Nikko Juarez (Manteca, Junior, Running Back

Manteca’s lineage of running backs is excellent, and Nikko Juarez is right near the top. The three-star prospect had a 300-yard game versus Central Catholic and has another 932 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns for unbeaten Manteca this year. The third-year varsity standout ran for 1,508 yards last year. Offers include Nevada, Sacramento State and Washington State. 

12. Koby Shabazz (Grant, Junior, Wide Receiver)

Mr. Reliable. Uber talented. A winner. Shabazz is a two-time section champion and 2024 state champion who now has a couple touchdown catches for the fourth-ranked Grant Pacers this fall. This comes after a sophomore campaign where he totaled 1,201 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, alongside two interceptions. Committed to Sacramento State.

13. Reeve Slone (Rocklin, Senior, Quarterback)

Reeve Slone has that ‘it’ factor. It’s why he won a section crown in 2023 and reached the final again in 2024. The third-year varsity starter is a three-star Nevada commit with 1,054 passing yards and 11 touchdowns this season. He finished with 2,000-plus passing yards each of the past two campaigns. 

14. Colton Hogge (Twelve Bridges, Senior, Offensive/Defensive Lineman)

Pancaking dudes. Rolling through opposing offensive linemen. The Nevada commit is a fourth-year varsity star leading the incredible rise of Twelve Bridges. Hogge is up to 39 pancake blocks and 10 tackles for loss this year after guiding the Raging Rhinos to a NorCal title in 2024. 

15. Langdon Horace (Edison-Stockton, Senior, Athlete)

He’s a game breaker. The three-star Stanford commit has 435 receiving yards and six touchdowns for Edison, who was preseason top 10 in the Sac-Joaquin Section. Last fall, Horace eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards with 1,005 total and 10 touchdowns as a junior, particularly stepping up to lift Edison into the playoffs after a 1-4 start.

16. Roger Vanderhoef (Grant, Senior, Offensive Line)

Getting past him is not for the faint of heart. A man amongst boys, the 6’8 and 340-pound Vanderhoef sealed the edge with ease for the 2024 state champions and three-time defending section and NorCal champs. Technically sound, moves well laterally, down the field. Checks every box. Still scratching the surface, too. Vanderhoef is a three-star Sacramento State commit who also announced offers from California, Idaho, Northern Arizona, San Diego State, Texas A&M and UNLV. 

17. Jackson Fay (East Union, Senior, Wide Receiver)

East Union football is back on the map, and Jackson Fay is an essential reason as to why. The three-star UC Davis commit can do it all – his 646 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns, 308 rushing yards and three touchdowns, 218 kick return yards and 145 punt return yards say it all. East Union is 6-1 and off to its best start since 1989. 

18. Isaiah Williams (Folsom, Senior, Wide Receiver)

Is there a better receiving corps than Folsom’s? Williams, a three-star Nevada commit, is another superb talent in the unit with 23 catches for 247 yards and four touchdowns after catching 29 passes as a junior for the section champs. Ten other Division 1 schools also offered. 

19. Chase Perino (Central Catholic, Senior, Wide Receiver)

The Fresno State commit is a burner on the outside. Perino – also a section baseball champion – is a bonafide pass-catcher with 43 catches, 594 yards and seven touchdowns. On top of that, he’s a playmaker defensively with 34 tackles, seven pass breakups and three interceptions. The future Bulldog is quite the star. 

20. Lua DeBerry (Folsom, Junior, Defensive Line)

His cousin, Taniela Tupou, is a freshman tight end at USC. Lua DeBerry is on a similar star-studded path. After roaring to 50 tackles and 15.5 tackles for loss for the 2024 D1 section champs, DeBerry has 37 tackles (five for loss) this fall. Offers include Idaho, New Mexico, Sacramento State and San Diego State. 

21. Julian Bruno (Grant, Sophomore, Linebacker)

His preseason paragraph said it all: “Broke out in the biggest of ways his freshman year. Led the way to Grant’s second state title in three years while registering the second-most tackles on the team (84) in addition to seven tackles for loss.” Bruno is always around the football again with 56 tackles and 10 tackles for loss as a sophomore. His offers: Oklahoma State, Sacramento State, San Diego State and San Jose State.

22. Jasen Womack (Oak Ridge, Senior, Athlete)

Name the position, and it’s likely Jasen Womack has made an impact there. This year, he has 217 receiving yards, 110 rushing yards and two touchdowns, 33 tackles and two interceptions. His fourth year on varsity, Jasen Womack has 11 career interceptions and 3,656 yards. Three-star Cal Poly commit. 

23. Isaac Pierce (Oak Ridge, Junior, Athlete)

Another versatile athlete for the third-ranked Oak Ridge Trojans, Pierce has 325 receiving yards and four touchdowns, another two rushing scores, 18 tackles, four pass breakups and one forced fumble. This comes after a sophomore campaign where he broke up eight passes and intercepted four others, and was a huge playmaker at receiver who caught 32 passes for 709 yards and four touchdowns. Sacramento State and UNLV have offered. 

24. Darnell Turner (Granite Bay, Senior, Athlete)

One of two Sacramento State commits in Granite Bay’s senior class and spearheading a terrific run to a NorCal ranking and 5-2 record. Turner is a leading pass-catcher in a run-predicated scheme with 24 catches for 388 yards and five touchdowns, another 151 kick return yards, 21 tackles, three interceptions and a forced fumble. Last year, the uber-fast and explosive Darnell Turner had 606 receiving yards and four touchdowns, ran for another score, totaled 419 kickoff return and 100 punt return yards, and tallied 51 tackles with four interceptions and four pass breakup.

25. EJ Coleman (Folsom, Junior, Linebacker)

His game-sealing pick six in Folsom’s win at Serra was everything, and another moment in how impactful Coleman is. The second-year varsity player has 44 tackles and two picks for top-ranked Folsom, which is chasing a fifth consecutive section final (and perhaps second state crown in three years). Coleman is a three-star athlete with Hawaii and Sacramento State offers. 

26. Dominic Coelho (Rocklin, Senior, Defensive Line)

The Rocklin defensive lineman became one of the hottest commodities on the circuit, earning six offers before announcing his commitment to San Diego State. And he’s lived up to the billing this fall with seven tackles for loss against a loaded Rocklin schedule, competing in the Sierra Foothill League. All of 6-foot-4, 240 pounds and a three-star talent. Won the section in 2023 and reached the final in 2024. 

27. JaVon Joseph (Oak Ridge, Senior, Defensive End)

The 6-foot-4, 245-pound edge rusher is an unblockable force. Joseph boasts 4.5 tackles for loss this season after totaling a pair of tackles for loss in seven games last year (he had the sit-out period to start). Joseph is a three-star Washington State commit. 

28. Savion Bandy (Grant, Senior, Safety)

Bandy is an absolute playmaker on the back end of a defense. Rangy, a hard hitter and a supreme talent. Moved to Grant his senior year after a star-studded and championship tenure at El Cerrito. Committed to Wyoming 24 hours before the 2025 season opener. 

29. Isaiah Stephen (Grant, Junior, Defensive Tackle)

He’s a star, and then some. The third-year varsity standout has two NorCal titles and one state title on his resume, and the production to match. His freshman year featured 62 tackles and 17 tackles for loss, a great precursor of what was to come. Now, Stephen has 30 tackles and four tackles for loss against an elite 2025 schedule. Four schools have offered the three-star recruit: Colorado State, Sacramento State, San Jose State and Texas State. 

30. Chase Wyhlidko (Twelve Bridges, Senior, Running Back/Linebacker)

A champion talent and leader, Wyhlidko is guiding another unbeaten ride for the Raging Rhinos of Twelve Bridges. Wyhlidko boasts 787 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, alongside 42 tackles. Last year, Wyhlidko was instrumental in the program’s first-ever NorCal title run with 147 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 10 hurries, two interceptions and two pass breakups.

31. Giovanni Hodge (Grant, Junior, Defensive End)

The Grant Pacers’ defensive line is ferocious, and the 6-foot-4 and 250-pound Giovanni Hodge is certainly a tone setter off the edge. This year, Hodge has 24 tackles – three for loss – against a daunting schedule. He won a state title as a sophomore. A top 300 prospect nationally by 247 Sports, Hodge’s offer list includes Arizona, Arizona State, California, Colorado State, San Diego State and San Jose State. 

32. Bryce McDaniel (Hughson, Senior, Tight End)

His brother was a four-star QB and now at San Jose State. The 6-foot-4 Bryce is his own superb talent, a reigning section champion and matchup nightmare. The multi-sport star erupted for 803 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns his junior year and followed that up with 363 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 27 catches. Committed to Fresno State and tabbed a consensus three-star prospect. 

33. Duncan Broughton (Jesuit, Senior, Lineman)

The mean streak is evident in the trenches – perfect for a lineman. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound Broughton hits the second level consistently on the o-line and has 25 tackles with three tackles for loss defensively. An ideal talent and three-star prospect who’s announced offers from Air Force, Montana, Northern Arizona and San Diego State. 

34. Jackson Batch (Chavez, Junior, Athlete)

Simply put, Jackson Batch is a freak. The 6-foot-3 Batch is leading an historic 7-0 run for Chavez, a program that was winless two years ago. After a 13-touchdown sophomore campaign, Batch has 45 catches for 704 yards and nine touchdowns, plus one forced fumble defensively. The three-star prospect has offers from Colorado State, Sacramento State and Washington State. 

35. Sylas Austin (Atwater, Senior, Wide Receiver/Tight End)

Underrated prospect. Freakish 6-foot-4 talent who doubles up as a superb basketball talent. Austin opened the year with the most bonkers of efforts: 323 receiving yards and five touchdowns in a 65-64 overtime win at Vacaville. Austin has 698 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in six games, including three 100-plus yard performances. Boasts an Air Force offer. 

36. Josiah Andrews (Rocklin, Senior, Athlete)

Big-time difference maker. Big-time playmaker. Only appeared in three games this season due to injury and averaging 21.2 yards per catch. Named All-Sacramento Football last year as a boundary corner for Rocklin’s hard-nosed defense who guarded the other opponent’s top receiver and picked off three passes. Also an all-region basketball talent who helped Rocklin win the section title last winter. Committed to Northern Arizona for football. 

37. Justen Womack (Oak Ridge, Junior, Athlete)

The Womack family is something special. Jasen has 25 tackles and one pass breakup for the region’s No. 3 team after being a top three tackler for the Trojans in 2024 with 84 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, three fumble recoveries, two interceptions and two pass breakups.

38. Luke Galer (Del Oro, Senior, Tight End)

He’s been on varsity since he was a youngster on campus, and the development has been excellent. The 6-foot-6 tight end has 247 receiving yards and four touchdowns for a Del Oro program that’s resurrected itself after a rare down year in 2024. Galer is a three-star committed to Washington State.

39. Quinn Martinez (Manteca, Senior, Athlete)

A GPS tracker clocked him at 23 miles per hour on the track, and Martinez’s athleticism sure translates to the gridiron – just like his most recent game, where he took two punts to the house, two catches for scores and another kickoff for a touchdown. And Martinez has nine pass breakups this fall. The three-star prospect has announced 26 Division 1 offers. 

40. Daniel Mataele (Patterson, Senior, Lineman)

He’s a behemoth in the trenches – a 6-foot-5, 350-pound force on both sides of the line. Mataele routinely brings opposing defensive linemen to the ground, and he’s up to 23 tackles. This comes after guiding the Tigers to back-to-back Sac-Joaquin Section Division 4 championship appearances. Committed to Sacramento State. 

41. Ronnie Noa (Grant, Senior, Offensive Line)

Another punishing Grant ground attack is forged by Noa and the big boys up front. Last year, he was back on the postseason recognition list again as a First Team All-Sacramento honoree in 2024, helping pave the Grant rushing attack to 7.0 yards per carry and a potent passing attack. Grant won its third straight NorCal crown and second state title in the last three years. 

42. Devin Rasmussen (Edison-Stockton, Senior, Quarterback)

The St. Mary’s transfer immediately made his mark at Edison High School. Guided Edison to the playoffs after a 1-4 start last year – against a daunting schedule – while throwing for 2,422 yards and 23 touchdowns. This fall? 1,541 passing yards and 18 touchdowns, plus another two scores on the ground in six games. Announced offers from Florida Atlantic, San Jose State and UNLV. 

43. Kyrin Barajas (Manteca, Senior, Linebacker)

The most underrated player in the Sac-Joaquin Section? He may just be. The Manteca linebacker is a heat seeking missile and captain for the unbeaten and No. 2 ranked Manteca Buffaloes. Barajas has 14.5 tackles for loss and numerous college offers. High IQ, instinctual, strong, explosive and a leader – he sure checks every box. 

44. Cordell Radcliffe (Sacramento, Sophomore, Running Back)

Back-to-back 1,000-yard rusher, and he’s hit that mark in six games. After exploding for 1,152 rushing yards as a freshman, Cordell Radcliffe has 1,119 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns on 9.6 yards per carry. A superstar in every sense who boasts a Sacramento State offer, and his cousin, Lamar, is at San Jose State. Another cousin, Laron, is Sacramento High’s third-year starting quarterback.  

45. Caleb Jones (Vanden, Senior, Wide Receiver/Safety)

Another three-star local prospect committed to Sacramento State, Caleb Jones has a nose for the football. Leads the Vanden Vikings with 321 receiving yards and three touchdowns, alongside three more interceptions. This comes after a 2024 state title run where he averaged 23 yards per reception while totaling 737 receiving yards.

46. Carter Meeks (Central Catholic, Senior, Running Back/Defensive Back)

Go-Go Sacramento. One of Sacramento State’s 2026 commits, Meeks has elite speed and is wherever the football is – eight pass breakups, one interception and 25 tackles. Offensively, Meeks is up to 235 rushing yards on 5.7 yards per carry. Committed to Sacramento State over four other offers.

47. Lucio Dominguez (Grant, Senior, Defensive Line)

The reigning All-Sacramento honoree is a force in the trenches for the Pacers of Grant Union High School, who have another ferocious run game in particular. Won a third straight NorCal title and second state crown in the past three years when he was a junior. Expect the biggest of senior years. 

48. Aidan Lopez (Casa Roble, Senior, Quarterback)

Aidan Lopez has that gravitational pull where every teammate rallies towards him. The production and impact sure match. After winning Casa Roble’s starting QB job over an incumbent starter last year (and throwing for 2,707 yards and 31 touchdowns), Lopez leads 5-1 Casa Roble with 1,551 passing yards and 15 touchdowns compared to two interceptions on a 68.1% clip, and another score on the ground. 

49. Cash Byington (Sonora, Senior, Athlete)

Cash. Money. That’s exactly what Cash Byington continues to be for unbeaten Sonora. Byington is averaging 9.9 yards per carry en route to 396 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, plus 43 tackles and four pass breakups defensively. Last year, Byington soared to 1,101 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns, caught seven more touchdown passes with 478 yards, and collected 71 tackles with four tackles for loss and two interceptions. The state final was a masterpiece: three catches for 153 yards and two touchdowns, and one touchdown run. 

50. Konley Cova (Wheatland, Senior, Athlete)

It’s unfortunate Cova suffered a knee injury in the Bear River game because more MVP-level recognition was surely heading his way. In five games this fall, Cova’s totaled 419 rushing yards and six touchdowns, alongside 44 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. Last fall, Cova rushed for 700 yards and seven touchdowns on 8.4 yards per carry, plus was everywhere with 71 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, 16 quarterback hurries and 13 sacks for the Pioneer Valley League champs. Offers include Bethel, Carleton, Culver-Stockton, Jamestown, Pacific, Puget Sound.

51. Josiah Melendez (Woodcreek, Senior, Quarterback)

Winner. Gamer. Leader. The dual-threat Melendez is guiding Woodcreek to a perfect 6-0 record while throwing for 954 yards and seven touchdowns compared to zero interceptions, alongside 294 rushing yards and six touchdowns. He surpassed 500 passing yards and 500 rushing yards as a junior for a run-heavy team last year, too. Offers include Bethany, Bethel, Minot State, Ottawa and San Bernardino Valley.

52. Justice White (Sutter, Senior, Linebacker)

He runs a verified 4.55-second 40-yard dash. He’s a college prospect. And Justice White’s production and winning pedigree speak volumes. Erupted to 110 tackles and 12 tackles for loss as a junior, guiding Sutter to the Golden Empire League title and spot in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division 5 championship game. This year, he’s got 46 tackles and four rushing touchdowns on 13.2 yards per carry for unbeaten Sutter. 

53. Ali Banks Jr. (Atwater, Senior, Quarterback)

AJ Banks is a hoops star and quite the football talent, too. His senior year opened with 466 passing yards and seven touchdowns, alongside 101 rushing yards and one touchdown in a 65-64 victory at Vacaville. Now, Banks has 1,263 passing yards and 18 touchdowns, plus two rushing scores.

54. Elijah Walker (Chavez, Sophomore, Quarterback)

How’s this for production and impact? The sophomore is a two-year varsity starter who led Chavez to a playoff berth last year and a 7-0 record this fall, which comes after a winless 2023 – the year before he arrived. Walker has 25 touchdown passes, zero interceptions and a section-best 1,991 passing yards. 

55. Losi Asiata (Sutter, Junior, Running Back)

The Asiata name is a household one. His father played in the NFL. His older brother, Auckland, is an edge rusher at Fresno State. Losi is a superb running back with 914 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns on 12.2 yards per carry.

56. Kirk Simoni (East Union, Senior, Quarterback)

How’s this for a legacy? His father is the East Union principal and was on the school’s last team in 1989 to have this success. Now, Kirk is leading a renaissance of Lancers football with a 6-1 record this fall, 1,549 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and zero interceptions. Does an excellent job of trusting his playmakers and making the right decisions.

57. Brock Galer (Lincoln, Senior, Athlete)

Four-year varsity football player. Former bull rider. Section baseball champion. Galer has engineered Lincoln’s rise from 1-9 in 2023 to the top of the Pioneer Valley League this fall with 500 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, one touchdown catch, seven tackles for loss and one forced fumble. He’s played running back, linebacker, defensive line, quarterback – you name it – throughout his career. Texas-Permian Basin offered during the offseason.

58. Connor Frontiera (Twelve Bridges, Senior, Quarterback)

Another star Twelve Bridges quarterback, who is also 6-foot-4? That’s right. Twelve Bridges is unbeaten for a third straight regular season, and Frontiera is shining. Thrown for 1,495 yards and 15 touchdowns compared to one pick in six games. Waited his turn, prepared every day like he was the starter in the past – and now he’s reaping the rewards.

59. Gage Esty (Placer, Junior, Offensive Line)

His family is steeped in football legacy – his grandfather played professionally, one brother at Oregon State, another at the College of Idaho. Esty, all of 6-foot-3 and 265 pounds, is every bit a Division 1 player himself. He’s forging holes for a rushing attack with 1,503 yards, and he’s got 4.5 tackles for loss defensively. 

60. Shaun Jones (Placer, Senior, Running Back)

Strong. Prolific. Explosive. Even despite missing one game this year, Jones is Placer’s leading rusher with 668 yards and nine touchdowns in five games, including a ridiculous 294-yard day against Laguna Creek. His career rushing total: 2,510 rushing yards.

61. Odie Jefferson (Monterey Trail, Senior)

Monterey Trail is the class of the Delta League, and it’s a program that has not lost to a league foe since 2017. Why? Because of players like Odie Jefferson. Jefferson leads the stampeding Mustangs – and their dynamic backfield – with 650 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns after totaling 757 rushing yards as a junior. Monterey Trail is 5-1 and earlier defeated Inderkum. 

62. Sosaia Noa (Grant, Senior, Athlete)

Seriously, Sosaia Noa can do anything he wants on the football field. Strong punter. Strong defense end. There’s a touchdown catch in there, too. Noa is Grant’s leader in sacks, which is especially impressive considering the amount of state-ranked teams they have faced. 

63. Asher Runnion (Rocklin, Senior, Defensive Line)

Pencil him in for a tackle for loss. Or many. Runnion leads the blistering Thunder of Rocklin with eight tackles for loss this year. Does he lead Rocklin to a third straight Sac-Joaquin Section championship game?

64. Jaden Jackson (West Park, Senior, Quarterback)

Prolific is the name of the game and has been for the third-year varsity starter. Thrown for 2,000-plus yards each of the past two years (both section semifinals runs), including 2,142 yards with 24 scores as a junior. Through six games this fall, Jackson has 1,222 passing yards and nine touchdowns. 

65. Broden Bush (Oakdale, Senior, Lineman)

Paving the way for Oakdale’s incredible rushing attack? Broden Bush and the big boys up front. After totaling 5,004 rushing yards as a unit for the 2024 section championship finalists, Oakdale is up to 2,895 rushing yards on 10.3 yards per carry.