Prep Football: 25 Defensive Players Poised for a Big 2025 Season

Photo Credit: Nicole Noel Photography

Defense wins championships — and in 2025, these 25 playmakers are ready to prove it. From hard-hitting linebackers to lockdown corners and disruptive linemen, here are the top defensive talents to watch this season.

DB Eli Alsop – Poway, 2026

DL Keoki Becerra – Vista, 2026

DB Kye Cooper – San Diego, 2027

DL Ashawn Cranford – Carlsbad, 2026

LB Rocky Cummings – Carlsbad, 2026

DB Carson Diehl – La Jolla, 2026

DB Honor Fa'alave-Johnson – Cathedral Catholic, 2027

DL Frank Fanua – Mount Miguel, 2026

DL Seth Fanua – Lincoln, 2027

LB Josh Faraimo – Cathedral Catholic, 2026

DB Nico Jara – Steele Canyon, 2026

DL Bronx Letuligasenoa – Cathedral Catholic, 2026

DB Tay Lockett – University City, 2026

DB Tadd Mitchell – Carlsbad, 2027

DB Larell Parker – Mater Dei Catholic, 2026

DB Pai Polamalu – St. Augustine, 2027

DB Cammeron Purnell – Lincoln, 2026

DB Zamar Reese – San Marcos, 2026

DL Ty Sagaser – San Marcos, 2026

LB Landon Schrom – Army & Navy, 2026

DL Prince Tavizon – Lincoln, 2027

LB Ezaya Tokio – Oceanside, 2026

LB Vili Trollinger – Montgomery, 2026

DL Jonah Tua – Army & Navy, 2026

DL Maximus Tufugafale – Grossmont, 2026

Note: Players listed in alphabetical order by last name.

25 Offensive Players Poised for a Big 2025 Season

Prep Football: 25 Offensive Players Poised for a Big 2025 Season

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The 2025 San Diego Prep Football season is right around the corner — and these 25 offensive standouts are ready to turn heads and leave their mark this fall. From rising stars to proven threats, you can expect big things from this group.

WR Brandon Arrington – Mount Miguel, 2026  

QB Zachary Benitez – Granite Hills, 2027  

WR Romeo Carter – Point Loma, 2026

WR Julian Cromartie – Mater Dei Catholic, 2027

RB Junior Curtis – Lincoln, 2026

QB Quentyn DeMara – University City, 2026

WR Rasharee Demery – Granite Hills, 2026

WR Josh Gonzales – Mission Hills, 2026

WR Hunter Harrington – Cathedral Catholic, 2026

RB Coby Herman – La Costa Canyon, 2026

QB Cash Herrera – Bishop's, 2026

QB Troy Huhn – Mission Hills, 2026

WR Parker Johnson – Cathedral Catholic, 2026

RB Luke Jorgensen – Poway, 2026

WR AJ Logan – Mount Miguel, 2026

QB Eli MacNeal – Carlsbad, 2026

QB Kreet Makihele – San Marcos, 2026

QB Brady Palmer – Cathedral Catholic, 2026

WR Braylen Ross – Lincoln, 2027

QB Quinn Roth – La Costa Canyon, 2026

QB Vincent Smith – St. Augustine, 2026

WR Parris Vernon – Mount Miguel, 2026

WR Noah Walker – Granite Hills, 2026

WR DJ Wilkins – Granite Hills, 2026

WR Delontay Williams – Mount Miguel, 2027

Notes: 

Players listed in alphabetical order by last name.

Offensive Linemen will be featured in a separate list coming soon.

25 Defensive Players Poised for a Big 2025 Season