Football Adds to Class on National Signing Day
December 04, 2024 | Football
LOS ANGELES – The UCLA football program and head coach DeShaun Foster announced the signing of Shane Rosenthal to the class of 2025 on National Signing Day, bringing the total of incoming high school seniors to 19. Thirteen of the prospects hail from the state of California, while Arizona, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, Texas and Washington are also represented.
2025 UCLA FOOTBALL RECRUITING CLASS
As of 2 p.m. PT on Feb. 5, 2025
GARRISON BLANK / OL / 6-7 ½ / 310 LBS / ROCKLIN, CALIF. / ROCKLIN HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 55 in state of California and No. 53 offensive tackle by 247Sports … No. 49 in state of California, No. 61 offensive tackle and No. 83 in West region by ESPN …No. 51 in state of California and No. 54 offensive tackle by Rivals … Rocklin won CIF Sac-Joaquin Division 2 championship in 2023 … Rocklin returned to Division 2 championship game in 2024 … was three-time all-league and two-time all-state honoree during high school career.
COLE COGSHELL / DE / 6-3 / 240 LBS / PASADENA, CALIF. / JOHN MUIR HS
Four-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rival … No. 30 in state of California and No. 30 edge rusher by 247Sports … No. 76 in state of California, No. 106 defensive end and No. 130 in West region by ESPN … registered 83 total tackles (22-61-83) and nine sacks in 2024-25 … voted Defensive Player of the Year in Pacific League for 2024-25 and picked up first-team all-league and All-CIF honors … Muir reached CIF Southern Section Division 6 quarterfinals in 2024 … named All CIF Southern Section Division 10 for 2022-23 … won the 2022 CIF Southern Section Division 10 championship with Muir.
CHASE COLEMAN / CB / 6-2 / 175 LBS / FRISCO, TEXAS / MEMORIAL HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 132 in state of Texas and No. 81 cornerback by 247Sports … No. 173 in state of Texas, No. 116 cornerback and No. 235 in Midlands region by ESPN … posted 26 total tackles (17-9-26), two interceptions and six passes defended in 2024-25 … multi-sport athlete also competed for basketball and track and field teams … also attended McKinney High School in McKinney, Texas … father, Fred, was wide receiver for Super Bowl XXXVI champion New England Patriots.
KARSON COX / RB / 6-0 / 205 LBS / VICTORVILLE, CALIF. / OAK HILLS HS
Four-star recruit according to Rivals and 247Sports … ranked No. 222 overall, No. 20 in state of California and No. 14 running back by Rivals … No. 32 in state of California and No. 23 running back by 247Sports … named Mojave River League's Offensive Player of the Year for both 2023-24 and 2024-25 … rushed 147 times for 1,248 yards (8.5 yards per carry) and 27 touchdowns in 2024-25 … rushed for 1,349 yards and 19 touchdowns (10.5 yards per carry) as junior in 2023-24 … two-way player also lined up at linebacker for Oak Hills … selected to participate in 2025 Polynesian Bowl … named All-CIF Southern Section Division 3 for 2023-24 … helped Oak Hills to Mojave River League title in each of four seasons on campus … named All-CIF Southern Section Division 2 for 2022-23 … named 2023 Victorville Daily Press Football Player of the Year … selected to Sports Illustrated's CIF Southern Section 2024 Offensive Player of the Year Watchlist … for career, totaled 4,146 yards (9.0 per carry) with 72 rushing touchdowns (added 26 catches for 442 yards and seven touchdowns) … multi-sport athlete also competed for track and field team.
NOAH FLORES / TE / 6-4 / 240 LBS / TACOMA, WASH. / GRAHAM-KAPOWSIN HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 4 in state of Washington and No. 29 tight end by 247Sports … No. 5 in state of Washington, No. 15 "Y" tight end and No. 75 in West region by ESPN … No. 6 in state of Washington by Rivals … had 47 receptions for 454 yards (10.6 yards per catch) and three touchdowns in 2024-25 … two-time All-South Puget Sound League pick, including first-team honor as senior in 2024-25 … also played defensive end for Graham-Kapowsin.
COLTON GUMINO / QB / 6-1 / 190 LBS / ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. / JOHN HERSHEY HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 15 in state of Illinois and No. 15 dual-threat quarterback by Rivals … leaves John Hershey as all-time leader with 5,228 passing yards … completed 118 of 177 passes (.667) for 2,265 yards, 20 touchdowns and five interceptions in 2024-25 … also rushed 77 times for 668 yards (8.7 yards per carry) and 13 touchdowns … named Illinois High School Football Coaches Association 7A All-State in 2024 … invited to participate in 2024 Blue-Grey All-American Bowl … selected to News-Gazette All-State Football First Team … over varsity career at Hersey, totaled 6,612 passing yards and 73 touchdowns through the air … was first-team all-league pick and threw 20-plus touchdowns in each of three varsity seasons … varsity captain in both junior and senior seasons.
LUCIEN HOLLAND / DE / 6-4 ½ / 220 LBS / LOS ANGELES, CALIF. / INGLEWOOD HS
Three-star recruit according to ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports … ranked No. 114 edge, No. 157 in state of California and No. 274 in West region by ESPN … No. 104 edge and No. 107 in state of California by 247Sports … totaled 13.5 sacks, 53 tackles (32-21-53), 20 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and 24 quarterback hurries in his senior 2024-25 for Inglewood High School … helped Inglewood to 10-1 record and CIF Southern Section Division I playoff appearance in 2024-25 … totaled 8.0 sacks, 67 tackles (27-40-67), one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and 12 quarterback hurries in 2023-24 season … earned First Team All-Area by Daily Breeze and was named Ocean League Defensive Player of the Year for 2023-24 season.
JADYN HUDSON / S / 6-2 / 185 LBS / PITTSBURG, CALIF. / PITTSBURG HS
Four-star recruit according to ESPN and Rivals … ranked No. 159 overall by Rivals … No. 30 in state of California and No. 32 safety by 247Sports … No. 14 in state of California and No. 16 safety by Rivals … has totaled 34 tackles (29-5-34) and seven interceptions in eight games for Pittsburg in 2024-25 season … selected to West roster for 2025 Navy All-American Bowl … totaled 53 tackles (40-13-53) and six interceptions, including two pick-sixes, in 2023-24 season … also played on the offensive side of ball as junior, recording 334 receiving yards on 32 catches (10.4 yards per reception), including five touchdowns ... named to MaxPreps All-State First Team Defense for 2023-24 … named to San Francisco Chronicle's All-Metro Team for 2023-24 … has helped PHS to 11-2 record in 2024-25 and team faces off with Folsom High School in CIF State Division 1-AA Northern Region title game Dec. 6 … recorded two interceptions in win against San Ramon Valley to clinch Pittsburg's fourth straight CIF North Coast Section Division I crown Nov. 29 … in 2023-24, helped Pittsburg to 13-1 record and team reached CIF Northern California Division 1-A Championship game.
KURON JABARI JR. / CB / 6-1 / 185 LBS / WINCHESTER, CALIF. / CENTENNIAL HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 66 in state of California and No. 61 cornerback by 247Sports … No. 81 in state of California, No. 111 cornerback and No. 139 in West region by ESPN … No. 52 in state of California and No. 56 cornerback by Rivals …totaled 31 tackles (19-12-31), one interception, one blocked kick and two fumble recoveries in 2023-24 season … Centennial reached CIF Southern Section Division 1 semifinals in 2024-25 … multi-sport athlete also competed for track and field team … track events included 100m, 200m and 400m sprints, 4x1 relays and 4x4 relays … also attended Chaparral High School (Temecula, Calif.) and Vista Murrieta High School (Murrieta, Calif.).
NEHEMIAH JOHNSON / OL / 6-4 / 320 LBS / YORBA LINDA, CALIF. / ORANGE LUTHERAN HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 77 in state of California by Rivals … coached by former UCLA offensive lineman Chris Ward … helped Orange Lutheran to CIF Southern Section Division 1 semifinals.
ROBERT MCDANIEL / QB / 6-2 / 200 LBS / HUGHSON, CALIF. / HUGHSON HS
Four-star recruit according to Rivals … three-star recruit according to 247Sports and ESPN … No. 44 in state of California and No. 31 quarterback by 247Sports … No. 31 in state of California and No. 20 pro-style quarterback by Rivals … Hughson won third straight CIF Sac-Joaquin Division 5 championship in 2024-25; Huskies will face off with St. Vincent de Paul College Prep in CIF State Division 4-AA Northern Region title game Dec. 6 … completed 170 of 274 passes (.620) for 2,796 yards , 33 touchdowns and five interceptions in 2024-25 … Hughson beat John Muir High School in 2022 CIF State Division 5-AA Championship Bowl Game … for career (43 games), registered 499 completions on 825 attempts (.605) for 7,767 yards, 95 touchdowns and 17 interceptions … invited to participate in 2024 Elite 11 Finals … multi-sport athlete also competed for baseball team.
HALAKILANGI MUAGUTUTIA / LS / 6-1 / 185 LBS / LAIE, HAWAII / KAHUKU HIGH & INTERMEDIATE HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, Rivals … No. 38 in state of Hawaii and No. 1 long snapper in the nation by 247Sports … ranked No. 1 long snapper in class by Rubio Long Snapping … selected to participate in 2025 Polynesian Bowl … also lined up at linebacker, quarterback, tight end, wide receiver and safety … multi-sport athlete also competed for basketball and track and field teams … also attended MacArthur High School in Houston and Ridge Point High School in Missouri City, Texas … father, Halakilangi Muagututia, played defensive back at UTEP … uncle, Frank Manumaleuna, played linebacker at UCLA under head coach Dick Vermeil in 1974 … cousin, D.J. Uiagalelei, is quarterback at Florida State.
TYLER PARTLOW / DE / 6-4 / 260 LBS / TEANECK N.J. / ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 16 in state of New York and No. 155 defensive lineman by 247Sports … No. 18 in state of Connecticut, No. 146 defensive tackle and No. 247 in East region by ESPN … team captain for St. Thomas More … invited to participate in ESPN 360 Elite Underclassmen Camp in 2023 … also attended Christ the King High School (Middle Village, N.Y.).
WESTON PORT / LB / 6-1 / 225 LBS / LADERA RANCH, CALIF. / SAN JUAN HILLS HS
Four-star recruit according to Rivals … three-star recruit according to 247Sports and ESPN … ranked No. 231 overall by Rivals … No. 21 in state of California and No. 10 inside linebacker by Rivals … Stallions went 10-2 and won Bravo League title for 2024-25 … selected Defensive Player of the Year in Bravo League for 2024-25 after posting 126 total tackles (79-47-126), 14 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks … named All-CIF Southern Section Division 3 for 2023-24 … named All-CIF Southern Section Division 6 for 2022-23 … collected All-Sea View League first-team defense honors for 2022-23 and 2023-24 … named to Los Angeles Times All-Star team for 2021-22 … earned All-South Coast League first-team defense recognition for 2021-22 … career marks of 442 tackles (292-150-442), 75 tackles for loss, 24.5 sacks, 52 quarterback hurries and seven fumbles forced are San Juan Hills school records and came across 47 consecutive starts … multi-sport athlete also competed for basketball team.
SHANE ROSENTHAL / WR / 5-11 / 180 / NEWBURY PARK, CALIF. / NEWBURY PARK HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 60 in state of California and No. 100 wide receiver nationally by 247Sports … No. 98 in state of California by ESPN … No. 82 in state of California by Rivals … according to the Ventura County Star, graduates from Newbury Park High School with county records in career receptions (324), receiving yards (5,197), touchdown catches (62), and interceptions (24) … is the California state record holder for career receptions … had 80-plus catches, 1,300-plus yards, and 15-plus touchdown catches in each of his final three high school seasons … selected as the Conejo Coast League MVP after making 84 catches for 1,576 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior in 2024 … set single-season career bests with 122 receptions and 1,947 receiving yards as a junior in 2023, adding 21 touchdown grabs … in a breakout sophomore season, reeled in 89 passes for 1,334 yards and 15 touchdowns … on the defensive side, totaled 152 tackles, 24 interceptions and 22 passes defended over his high school career … had high-water marks of 12 interceptions as a junior, and 57 tackles as a senior … as a senior, was named California All-State First Team by MaxPreps, Sports Illustrated, and Sporting News … tabbed the CIF Southern Section Player of the Year by Sports Illustrated in 2024 … NPHS school record-holder in career and single-season points, receptions, receiving yards, touchdown receptions and interceptions … in 2024, helped Newbury Park to the 2024 CIF Southern Section Division II Championship and a berth in the CIF Regional final … picked to the Los Angeles Times All-Star high school football team in 2024 … selected as the 2024 Male High School Athlete of the Year by the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame … voted as Ventura County MVP by the Ventura County Football Coaches Association in 2023 … also tabbed as the Ventura Country Star's Football Defensive Player of the Year in 2023 after becoming the first player in state history to notch 20 or more touchdown catches and 10 or more interceptions in the same season … received Sophomore First Team All-State honors from CalHiSports after the 2022 campaign.
DYLAN SIMS / TE / 6-5 / 230 LBS / QUEEN CREEK, ARIZ. / QUEEN CREEK HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 13 in state of Arizona by 247Sports … No. 7 in state of Arizona by ESPN … Queen Creek went 10-3 and reached AIA State Championships 6A semifinal round in 2024-25 … caught 41 passes for 498 yards (12.1 yards per reception) and four touchdowns in 2024-25 … named AIA 6A East Valley All-Region first team as offensive utility/flex player for 2024-25 … logged 27 receptions for 363 yards (13.4 yards per catch) and four touchdowns in 2023-24 … made AUA 6A East Valley All-Region second team as offensive utility/flex player for 2023-24 … two-way player also lined up at edge rusher for Queen Creek … multi-sport athlete also competed for baseball team.
DYLAN SIMS / TE / 6-5 / 230 LBS / QUEEN CREEK, ARIZ. / QUEEN CREEK HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 13 in state of Arizona by 247Sports … No. 7 in state of Arizona by ESPN … Queen Creek went 10-3 and reached AIA State Championships 6A semifinal round in 2024-25 … caught 41 passes for 498 yards (12.1 yards per reception) and four touchdowns in 2024-25 … named AIA 6A East Valley All-Region first team as offensive utility/flex player for 2024-25 … logged 27 receptions for 363 yards (13.4 yards per catch) and four touchdowns in 2023-24 … made AUA 6A East Valley All-Region second team as offensive utility/flex player for 2023-24 … two-way player also lined up at edge rusher for Queen Creek … multi-sport athlete also competed for baseball team.
SCOTT TAYLOR / DE / 6-4 / 235 LBS / LOS ANGELES, CALIF. / LOYOLA HS
Four-star recruit according to Rivals … three-star recruit according to 247Sports and ESPN … No. 35 in state of California and No. 24 weakside defensive end by Rivals … named to All-Mission League first-team defense for 2024-25 … registered 91 total tackles (26-65-91), 13 tackles for loss and seven sacks in 2024-25 … Loyola reached CIF Southern Section Division 3 semifinals in 2024 …named to Los Angeles Times All-Star team for 2023-24 … selected Defensive Player of the Year in Angelus League for 2023-24 … named to MaxPreps All-State third-team defense for 2023-24 … two-way player also lined up at tight end for Loyola.
JEWELOUS WALLS / DE / 6-2 / 230 LBS / ANTIOCH, CALIF. / PITTSBURG HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 45 in state of California and No. 43 edge rusher by 247Sports … No. 57 in state of California, No. 82 defensive end and No. 95 in West region by ESPN … tabbed Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) Defensive Lineman of the Year for 2023-24 and 2024-25 … named to All-BVAL first-team defense for 2022-23 …voted All-BVAL honorable-mention defense for 2021-22 … No. 92 in state of California and No. 43 edge rusher by Rivals .. totaled 83 tackles (59-24-83), 13 tackles for loss and five sacks in 2024-25 …has helped Pittsburg to 11-2 record in 2024-25 and will face off with Folsom High School in CIF State Division 1-AA Northern Region title game Dec. 6 … PHS earned fourth straight CIF North Coast Section Division I crown Nov. 29 … in 2023-24, helped Pirates, who reached CIF Northern California Division 1-A championship game, to 13-1 … two-way player also lined up at tight end for Pittsburg.
LARUE ZAMORANO / CB / 6-2 / 185 LBS / CORONA, CALIF. / CENTENNIAL HS
Four-star recruit according to Rivals … three-star recruit according to 247Sports and ESPN … No. 70 in state of California and No. 67 cornerback by 247Sports … No. 50 in state of California, No. 60 cornerback and No. 87 in West region by ESPN … No. 24 in state of California and No 26 cornerback by Rivals … Centennial reached CIF Southern Section Division 1 semifinals in 2024 … named First Team All-Big West League as a junior in 2023-24 … also attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School (Santa Margarita, Calif.).
2025 UCLA FOOTBALL RECRUITING CLASS
As of 2 p.m. PT on Feb. 5, 2025
GARRISON BLANK / OL / 6-7 ½ / 310 LBS / ROCKLIN, CALIF. / ROCKLIN HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 55 in state of California and No. 53 offensive tackle by 247Sports … No. 49 in state of California, No. 61 offensive tackle and No. 83 in West region by ESPN …No. 51 in state of California and No. 54 offensive tackle by Rivals … Rocklin won CIF Sac-Joaquin Division 2 championship in 2023 … Rocklin returned to Division 2 championship game in 2024 … was three-time all-league and two-time all-state honoree during high school career.
COLE COGSHELL / DE / 6-3 / 240 LBS / PASADENA, CALIF. / JOHN MUIR HS
Four-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rival … No. 30 in state of California and No. 30 edge rusher by 247Sports … No. 76 in state of California, No. 106 defensive end and No. 130 in West region by ESPN … registered 83 total tackles (22-61-83) and nine sacks in 2024-25 … voted Defensive Player of the Year in Pacific League for 2024-25 and picked up first-team all-league and All-CIF honors … Muir reached CIF Southern Section Division 6 quarterfinals in 2024 … named All CIF Southern Section Division 10 for 2022-23 … won the 2022 CIF Southern Section Division 10 championship with Muir.
CHASE COLEMAN / CB / 6-2 / 175 LBS / FRISCO, TEXAS / MEMORIAL HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 132 in state of Texas and No. 81 cornerback by 247Sports … No. 173 in state of Texas, No. 116 cornerback and No. 235 in Midlands region by ESPN … posted 26 total tackles (17-9-26), two interceptions and six passes defended in 2024-25 … multi-sport athlete also competed for basketball and track and field teams … also attended McKinney High School in McKinney, Texas … father, Fred, was wide receiver for Super Bowl XXXVI champion New England Patriots.
KARSON COX / RB / 6-0 / 205 LBS / VICTORVILLE, CALIF. / OAK HILLS HS
Four-star recruit according to Rivals and 247Sports … ranked No. 222 overall, No. 20 in state of California and No. 14 running back by Rivals … No. 32 in state of California and No. 23 running back by 247Sports … named Mojave River League's Offensive Player of the Year for both 2023-24 and 2024-25 … rushed 147 times for 1,248 yards (8.5 yards per carry) and 27 touchdowns in 2024-25 … rushed for 1,349 yards and 19 touchdowns (10.5 yards per carry) as junior in 2023-24 … two-way player also lined up at linebacker for Oak Hills … selected to participate in 2025 Polynesian Bowl … named All-CIF Southern Section Division 3 for 2023-24 … helped Oak Hills to Mojave River League title in each of four seasons on campus … named All-CIF Southern Section Division 2 for 2022-23 … named 2023 Victorville Daily Press Football Player of the Year … selected to Sports Illustrated's CIF Southern Section 2024 Offensive Player of the Year Watchlist … for career, totaled 4,146 yards (9.0 per carry) with 72 rushing touchdowns (added 26 catches for 442 yards and seven touchdowns) … multi-sport athlete also competed for track and field team.
NOAH FLORES / TE / 6-4 / 240 LBS / TACOMA, WASH. / GRAHAM-KAPOWSIN HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 4 in state of Washington and No. 29 tight end by 247Sports … No. 5 in state of Washington, No. 15 "Y" tight end and No. 75 in West region by ESPN … No. 6 in state of Washington by Rivals … had 47 receptions for 454 yards (10.6 yards per catch) and three touchdowns in 2024-25 … two-time All-South Puget Sound League pick, including first-team honor as senior in 2024-25 … also played defensive end for Graham-Kapowsin.
COLTON GUMINO / QB / 6-1 / 190 LBS / ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. / JOHN HERSHEY HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 15 in state of Illinois and No. 15 dual-threat quarterback by Rivals … leaves John Hershey as all-time leader with 5,228 passing yards … completed 118 of 177 passes (.667) for 2,265 yards, 20 touchdowns and five interceptions in 2024-25 … also rushed 77 times for 668 yards (8.7 yards per carry) and 13 touchdowns … named Illinois High School Football Coaches Association 7A All-State in 2024 … invited to participate in 2024 Blue-Grey All-American Bowl … selected to News-Gazette All-State Football First Team … over varsity career at Hersey, totaled 6,612 passing yards and 73 touchdowns through the air … was first-team all-league pick and threw 20-plus touchdowns in each of three varsity seasons … varsity captain in both junior and senior seasons.
LUCIEN HOLLAND / DE / 6-4 ½ / 220 LBS / LOS ANGELES, CALIF. / INGLEWOOD HS
Three-star recruit according to ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports … ranked No. 114 edge, No. 157 in state of California and No. 274 in West region by ESPN … No. 104 edge and No. 107 in state of California by 247Sports … totaled 13.5 sacks, 53 tackles (32-21-53), 20 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and 24 quarterback hurries in his senior 2024-25 for Inglewood High School … helped Inglewood to 10-1 record and CIF Southern Section Division I playoff appearance in 2024-25 … totaled 8.0 sacks, 67 tackles (27-40-67), one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and 12 quarterback hurries in 2023-24 season … earned First Team All-Area by Daily Breeze and was named Ocean League Defensive Player of the Year for 2023-24 season.
JADYN HUDSON / S / 6-2 / 185 LBS / PITTSBURG, CALIF. / PITTSBURG HS
Four-star recruit according to ESPN and Rivals … ranked No. 159 overall by Rivals … No. 30 in state of California and No. 32 safety by 247Sports … No. 14 in state of California and No. 16 safety by Rivals … has totaled 34 tackles (29-5-34) and seven interceptions in eight games for Pittsburg in 2024-25 season … selected to West roster for 2025 Navy All-American Bowl … totaled 53 tackles (40-13-53) and six interceptions, including two pick-sixes, in 2023-24 season … also played on the offensive side of ball as junior, recording 334 receiving yards on 32 catches (10.4 yards per reception), including five touchdowns ... named to MaxPreps All-State First Team Defense for 2023-24 … named to San Francisco Chronicle's All-Metro Team for 2023-24 … has helped PHS to 11-2 record in 2024-25 and team faces off with Folsom High School in CIF State Division 1-AA Northern Region title game Dec. 6 … recorded two interceptions in win against San Ramon Valley to clinch Pittsburg's fourth straight CIF North Coast Section Division I crown Nov. 29 … in 2023-24, helped Pittsburg to 13-1 record and team reached CIF Northern California Division 1-A Championship game.
KURON JABARI JR. / CB / 6-1 / 185 LBS / WINCHESTER, CALIF. / CENTENNIAL HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 66 in state of California and No. 61 cornerback by 247Sports … No. 81 in state of California, No. 111 cornerback and No. 139 in West region by ESPN … No. 52 in state of California and No. 56 cornerback by Rivals …totaled 31 tackles (19-12-31), one interception, one blocked kick and two fumble recoveries in 2023-24 season … Centennial reached CIF Southern Section Division 1 semifinals in 2024-25 … multi-sport athlete also competed for track and field team … track events included 100m, 200m and 400m sprints, 4x1 relays and 4x4 relays … also attended Chaparral High School (Temecula, Calif.) and Vista Murrieta High School (Murrieta, Calif.).
NEHEMIAH JOHNSON / OL / 6-4 / 320 LBS / YORBA LINDA, CALIF. / ORANGE LUTHERAN HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 77 in state of California by Rivals … coached by former UCLA offensive lineman Chris Ward … helped Orange Lutheran to CIF Southern Section Division 1 semifinals.
ROBERT MCDANIEL / QB / 6-2 / 200 LBS / HUGHSON, CALIF. / HUGHSON HS
Four-star recruit according to Rivals … three-star recruit according to 247Sports and ESPN … No. 44 in state of California and No. 31 quarterback by 247Sports … No. 31 in state of California and No. 20 pro-style quarterback by Rivals … Hughson won third straight CIF Sac-Joaquin Division 5 championship in 2024-25; Huskies will face off with St. Vincent de Paul College Prep in CIF State Division 4-AA Northern Region title game Dec. 6 … completed 170 of 274 passes (.620) for 2,796 yards , 33 touchdowns and five interceptions in 2024-25 … Hughson beat John Muir High School in 2022 CIF State Division 5-AA Championship Bowl Game … for career (43 games), registered 499 completions on 825 attempts (.605) for 7,767 yards, 95 touchdowns and 17 interceptions … invited to participate in 2024 Elite 11 Finals … multi-sport athlete also competed for baseball team.
HALAKILANGI MUAGUTUTIA / LS / 6-1 / 185 LBS / LAIE, HAWAII / KAHUKU HIGH & INTERMEDIATE HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, Rivals … No. 38 in state of Hawaii and No. 1 long snapper in the nation by 247Sports … ranked No. 1 long snapper in class by Rubio Long Snapping … selected to participate in 2025 Polynesian Bowl … also lined up at linebacker, quarterback, tight end, wide receiver and safety … multi-sport athlete also competed for basketball and track and field teams … also attended MacArthur High School in Houston and Ridge Point High School in Missouri City, Texas … father, Halakilangi Muagututia, played defensive back at UTEP … uncle, Frank Manumaleuna, played linebacker at UCLA under head coach Dick Vermeil in 1974 … cousin, D.J. Uiagalelei, is quarterback at Florida State.
TYLER PARTLOW / DE / 6-4 / 260 LBS / TEANECK N.J. / ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 16 in state of New York and No. 155 defensive lineman by 247Sports … No. 18 in state of Connecticut, No. 146 defensive tackle and No. 247 in East region by ESPN … team captain for St. Thomas More … invited to participate in ESPN 360 Elite Underclassmen Camp in 2023 … also attended Christ the King High School (Middle Village, N.Y.).
WESTON PORT / LB / 6-1 / 225 LBS / LADERA RANCH, CALIF. / SAN JUAN HILLS HS
Four-star recruit according to Rivals … three-star recruit according to 247Sports and ESPN … ranked No. 231 overall by Rivals … No. 21 in state of California and No. 10 inside linebacker by Rivals … Stallions went 10-2 and won Bravo League title for 2024-25 … selected Defensive Player of the Year in Bravo League for 2024-25 after posting 126 total tackles (79-47-126), 14 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks … named All-CIF Southern Section Division 3 for 2023-24 … named All-CIF Southern Section Division 6 for 2022-23 … collected All-Sea View League first-team defense honors for 2022-23 and 2023-24 … named to Los Angeles Times All-Star team for 2021-22 … earned All-South Coast League first-team defense recognition for 2021-22 … career marks of 442 tackles (292-150-442), 75 tackles for loss, 24.5 sacks, 52 quarterback hurries and seven fumbles forced are San Juan Hills school records and came across 47 consecutive starts … multi-sport athlete also competed for basketball team.
SHANE ROSENTHAL / WR / 5-11 / 180 / NEWBURY PARK, CALIF. / NEWBURY PARK HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 60 in state of California and No. 100 wide receiver nationally by 247Sports … No. 98 in state of California by ESPN … No. 82 in state of California by Rivals … according to the Ventura County Star, graduates from Newbury Park High School with county records in career receptions (324), receiving yards (5,197), touchdown catches (62), and interceptions (24) … is the California state record holder for career receptions … had 80-plus catches, 1,300-plus yards, and 15-plus touchdown catches in each of his final three high school seasons … selected as the Conejo Coast League MVP after making 84 catches for 1,576 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior in 2024 … set single-season career bests with 122 receptions and 1,947 receiving yards as a junior in 2023, adding 21 touchdown grabs … in a breakout sophomore season, reeled in 89 passes for 1,334 yards and 15 touchdowns … on the defensive side, totaled 152 tackles, 24 interceptions and 22 passes defended over his high school career … had high-water marks of 12 interceptions as a junior, and 57 tackles as a senior … as a senior, was named California All-State First Team by MaxPreps, Sports Illustrated, and Sporting News … tabbed the CIF Southern Section Player of the Year by Sports Illustrated in 2024 … NPHS school record-holder in career and single-season points, receptions, receiving yards, touchdown receptions and interceptions … in 2024, helped Newbury Park to the 2024 CIF Southern Section Division II Championship and a berth in the CIF Regional final … picked to the Los Angeles Times All-Star high school football team in 2024 … selected as the 2024 Male High School Athlete of the Year by the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame … voted as Ventura County MVP by the Ventura County Football Coaches Association in 2023 … also tabbed as the Ventura Country Star's Football Defensive Player of the Year in 2023 after becoming the first player in state history to notch 20 or more touchdown catches and 10 or more interceptions in the same season … received Sophomore First Team All-State honors from CalHiSports after the 2022 campaign.
DYLAN SIMS / TE / 6-5 / 230 LBS / QUEEN CREEK, ARIZ. / QUEEN CREEK HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 13 in state of Arizona by 247Sports … No. 7 in state of Arizona by ESPN … Queen Creek went 10-3 and reached AIA State Championships 6A semifinal round in 2024-25 … caught 41 passes for 498 yards (12.1 yards per reception) and four touchdowns in 2024-25 … named AIA 6A East Valley All-Region first team as offensive utility/flex player for 2024-25 … logged 27 receptions for 363 yards (13.4 yards per catch) and four touchdowns in 2023-24 … made AUA 6A East Valley All-Region second team as offensive utility/flex player for 2023-24 … two-way player also lined up at edge rusher for Queen Creek … multi-sport athlete also competed for baseball team.
DYLAN SIMS / TE / 6-5 / 230 LBS / QUEEN CREEK, ARIZ. / QUEEN CREEK HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 13 in state of Arizona by 247Sports … No. 7 in state of Arizona by ESPN … Queen Creek went 10-3 and reached AIA State Championships 6A semifinal round in 2024-25 … caught 41 passes for 498 yards (12.1 yards per reception) and four touchdowns in 2024-25 … named AIA 6A East Valley All-Region first team as offensive utility/flex player for 2024-25 … logged 27 receptions for 363 yards (13.4 yards per catch) and four touchdowns in 2023-24 … made AUA 6A East Valley All-Region second team as offensive utility/flex player for 2023-24 … two-way player also lined up at edge rusher for Queen Creek … multi-sport athlete also competed for baseball team.
SCOTT TAYLOR / DE / 6-4 / 235 LBS / LOS ANGELES, CALIF. / LOYOLA HS
Four-star recruit according to Rivals … three-star recruit according to 247Sports and ESPN … No. 35 in state of California and No. 24 weakside defensive end by Rivals … named to All-Mission League first-team defense for 2024-25 … registered 91 total tackles (26-65-91), 13 tackles for loss and seven sacks in 2024-25 … Loyola reached CIF Southern Section Division 3 semifinals in 2024 …named to Los Angeles Times All-Star team for 2023-24 … selected Defensive Player of the Year in Angelus League for 2023-24 … named to MaxPreps All-State third-team defense for 2023-24 … two-way player also lined up at tight end for Loyola.
JEWELOUS WALLS / DE / 6-2 / 230 LBS / ANTIOCH, CALIF. / PITTSBURG HS
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … No. 45 in state of California and No. 43 edge rusher by 247Sports … No. 57 in state of California, No. 82 defensive end and No. 95 in West region by ESPN … tabbed Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) Defensive Lineman of the Year for 2023-24 and 2024-25 … named to All-BVAL first-team defense for 2022-23 …voted All-BVAL honorable-mention defense for 2021-22 … No. 92 in state of California and No. 43 edge rusher by Rivals .. totaled 83 tackles (59-24-83), 13 tackles for loss and five sacks in 2024-25 …has helped Pittsburg to 11-2 record in 2024-25 and will face off with Folsom High School in CIF State Division 1-AA Northern Region title game Dec. 6 … PHS earned fourth straight CIF North Coast Section Division I crown Nov. 29 … in 2023-24, helped Pirates, who reached CIF Northern California Division 1-A championship game, to 13-1 … two-way player also lined up at tight end for Pittsburg.
LARUE ZAMORANO / CB / 6-2 / 185 LBS / CORONA, CALIF. / CENTENNIAL HS
Four-star recruit according to Rivals … three-star recruit according to 247Sports and ESPN … No. 70 in state of California and No. 67 cornerback by 247Sports … No. 50 in state of California, No. 60 cornerback and No. 87 in West region by ESPN … No. 24 in state of California and No 26 cornerback by Rivals … Centennial reached CIF Southern Section Division 1 semifinals in 2024 … named First Team All-Big West League as a junior in 2023-24 … also attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School (Santa Margarita, Calif.).
| NAME | POS | HT | WT | HOMETOWN (LAST SCHOOL) |
| Garrison Blank | OL | 6-7 1/2 | 310 | Rocklin, Calif. (Rocklin HS) |
| Cole Cogshell | DE | 6-3 | 240 | Pasadena, Calif. (John Muir HS) |
| Chase Coleman | CB | 6-2 | 175 | Frisco, Texas (Memorial HS) |
| Karson Cox | RB | 6-0 | 205 | Victorville, Calif. (Oak Hills HS) |
| Noah Flores | TE | 6-4 | 240 | Tacoma, Wash. (Graham-Kapowsin HS) |
| Colton Gumino | QB | 6-1 | 190 | Arlington Heights, Ill. (John Hershey HS) |
| Lucien Holland | DE | 6-4 1/2 | 220 | Los Angeles, Calif. (Inglewood HS) |
| Jadyn Hudson | S | 6-2 | 185 | Pittsburg, Calif. (Pittsburg HS) |
| Kuron Jabari Jr. | CB | 6-1 | 185 | Winchester, Calif. (Centennial HS) |
| Nehemiah Johnson | OL | 6-4 | 320 | Yorba Linda, Calif. (Orange Lutheran HS) |
| Robert McDaniel | QB | 6-2 | 200 | Hughson, Calif. (Hughson HS) |
| Halakilangi Muagututia | LS | 6-1 | 185 | Kahuku High & Intermediate HS |
| Tyler Partlow | DE | 6-4 | 260 | Teaneck, N.J. (St. Thomas More School) |
| Weston Port | LB | 6-1 | 225 | Ladera Ranch, Calif. (San Juan Hills HS) |
| Shane Rosenthal | WR | 5-11 | 180 | Newbury Park, Calif. (Newbury Park HS) |
| Dylan Sims | TE | 6-5 | 230 | Queen Creek, Ariz. (Queen Creek HS) |
| Scott Taylor | DE | 6-4 | 235 | Los Angeles, Calif. (Loyola HS) |
| Jewelous Walls | DE | 6-3 | 230 | Antioch, Calif. (Pittsburg HS) |
| LaRue Zamorano | CB | 6-2 | 185 | Corona, Calif. (Centennial HS) |
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