Updated: O.C.'s Top 51 recruits for Class of 2016
January 02, 2016 11:25 AM
STAFF WRITER
The 2015 high school season is over but the recruiting season is heating up with news about offers and recruiting trips. The National Signing Day for football is Feb. 3.
Here is Dan Albano's latest ranking of Orange County's top senior football recruits for current seniors (Class of 2016):
ORANGE COUNTY'S TOP FOOTBALL RECRUITS: CLASS OF 2016
1. KJ Costello, Santa Margarita, 6-5, 218, QBComment: Stanford commit is still well-regarded despite the Eagles' struggles in '15. U.S. Army All-American Bowl awaits Jan. 9 as a chance to bounce back
2. Curtis Robinson, Mater Dei, 6-3, 225, OLB
Comment: Stanford commit and U.S. Army All-American finished 2015 strong and made first-team All-County.
Comment: Stanford commit and U.S. Army All-American finished 2015 strong and made first-team All-County.
3. Frank Martin, Mater Dei, 6-6, 295, OL
Comment: First-team All-County pick and U.S. Army All-American remains a strong USC commit.
Comment: First-team All-County pick and U.S. Army All-American remains a strong USC commit.
4. Luke Wattenberg, JSerra, 6-5, 270, OT
Comment: First-team All-County selection is headed to U.S. Army All-American game.
Comment: First-team All-County selection is headed to U.S. Army All-American game.
5. Devon Modster, Tesoro, 6-2, 190, QB
Comment: First-team All-County quarterback de-committed to Arizona on Dec. 31. Oklahoma State recently offered
Comment: First-team All-County quarterback de-committed to Arizona on Dec. 31. Oklahoma State recently offered
6. Patrick O’Brien, San Juan Hills, 6-4, 225, QB
Comment: Nebraska commit is set to enroll early at the Big Ten school
Comment: Nebraska commit is set to enroll early at the Big Ten school
7. Dylan Crawford, Santa Margarita, 6-1, 185, WR
Comment: Some of the latest buzz links the U.S. Army All-American to Michigan.
Comment: Some of the latest buzz links the U.S. Army All-American to Michigan.
8. Logan Bathke, Orange Lutheran, 6-5, 250, OL
Comment: Oregon commit is played in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl on Jan. 3 in Carson.
Comment: Oregon commit is played in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl on Jan. 3 in Carson.
9. Cole Fotheringham, San Clemente, 6-4, 215, TE
Comment: Utah commit is very athletic for this size.
Comment: Utah commit is very athletic for this size.
10. Tucker Scott, San Clemente, 6-5, 265, OL
Comment: Utah commit made first-team All-County.
Comment: Utah commit made first-team All-County.
11. Jake Colacion, La Habra, 6-2, 209, OLB
Comment: Injury ended a promising season for the Arizona commit.
Comment: Injury ended a promising season for the Arizona commit.
12. Chris Yaghi, Foothill, 6-4, 275, DT
Comment: Cal commit had a solid campaign.
Comment: Cal commit had a solid campaign.
13. Alema Pilimai, Tustin, 6-4, 200, ATH
Comment: Athletic Utah commit could be one of the county's sleepers.
Comment: Athletic Utah commit could be one of the county's sleepers.
14. Nick Harris, JSerra, 6-2, 275, C
Comment: Washington commit showed he was legit in 2015.
Comment: Washington commit showed he was legit in 2015.
15. Keyon Riley, Servite, 6-2, 190, S
Comment: After landing a UCLA offer in the summer, Riley emerged as one of the Friars' top players.
Comment: After landing a UCLA offer in the summer, Riley emerged as one of the Friars' top players.
16. Donte Harrington, San Clemente, 6-3, 295, OL
Comment: Boise State, New Mexico recently offered the fast-rising guard.
Comment: Boise State, New Mexico recently offered the fast-rising guard.
17. Liam Jimmons, Huntington Beach, 6-4, 240, DE
Comment: USC commit and the Oilers had a somewhat quiet season.
Comment: USC commit and the Oilers had a somewhat quiet season.
18. Carter Hartmann, Mission Viejo, 6-3, 270, DL
Comment: Harvard commit flashed talent above the Ivy League, so Crimson must be thrilled.
Comment: Harvard commit flashed talent above the Ivy League, so Crimson must be thrilled.
19. Alec Stewart, Santa Margarita, 6-5, 240, DL
Comment: The senior delivered a breakout fall and reportedly has offers from San Diego State and Wyoming among others.
Comment: The senior delivered a breakout fall and reportedly has offers from San Diego State and Wyoming among others.
20. Eric Barriere, La Habra, 6-0, 188, QB
Comment: The talented dual-threat will make Eastern Washington. his first official trip in January.
Comment: The talented dual-threat will make Eastern Washington. his first official trip in January.
21. Brennan Corbin, Villa Park, 6-4, 190, WR
Comment: Colorado State has offered the athletic and multi-skilled Corbin.
Comment: Colorado State has offered the athletic and multi-skilled Corbin.
22. AJ Collins, Mater Dei, 6-5, 195, WR
Comment: A potential sleeper, Collins recently was offered by Sacramento State.
Comment: A potential sleeper, Collins recently was offered by Sacramento State.
23. Tanner Matthews, Santa Margarita, 6-2, 225, OLB
Comment: Navy commit proved to be a physical force in 2015.
Comment: Navy commit proved to be a physical force in 2015.
24. Nick Crabtree, Huntington Beach, 6-6, 250, TE
Comment: Boise State commit did some of his best work in '15 with punishing blocking.
Comment: Boise State commit did some of his best work in '15 with punishing blocking.
25. Andrew Wright, Buena Park, 6-4, 211, LB
Comment: Aggressive defender has been offered by Fresno State.
Comment: Aggressive defender has been offered by Fresno State.
26. Sam Loy, Santa Margarita, 6-0, 165, KO/P
Comment: SEC Vanderbilt offered Loy a full-ride for his leg and the first-team All-County pick committed.
Comment: SEC Vanderbilt offered Loy a full-ride for his leg and the first-team All-County pick committed.
27. Garrett White, Edison, 6-2, 190, WR
Comment: Yale commit flashed his potential with a dominant game vs. Mater Dei; slowed late by an injury.
Comment: Yale commit flashed his potential with a dominant game vs. Mater Dei; slowed late by an injury.
28. Brenden Schooler, Mission Viejo, 6-3, 185, S
Comment: The first-team All-County pick emerged as a play-making machine on offense, defense and special teams; showed physical side on defense.
Comment: The first-team All-County pick emerged as a play-making machine on offense, defense and special teams; showed physical side on defense.
29. Malcolm Dixon, Sunny Hills, 6-1, 180, DB
Comment: Yale commit overcame an injury to show his combination of speed and a physical play; most of the teams in Ivy League offered.
Comment: Yale commit overcame an injury to show his combination of speed and a physical play; most of the teams in Ivy League offered.
30. Keiti Iakopo, Fountain Valley, 6-0, 300, DT
Comment: Southern Utah has offered this defensive beast, who plays bigger than his size.
Comment: Southern Utah has offered this defensive beast, who plays bigger than his size.
31. Brock Johnson, Mission Viejo, 6-2, 195, QB
Comment: Register's offensive player of the year showed two characteristics that make him intriguing: great deep ball and tremendous leadership.
Comment: Register's offensive player of the year showed two characteristics that make him intriguing: great deep ball and tremendous leadership.
32. Lj Northington, Orange Lutheran, 6-2, 190, QBComment: Harvard commit will bring speed, athleticism and leadership to the Ivy League.
33. Ben Sukut, Capistrano Valley Christian, 6-2, 190, S
Comment: Injuries slowed Arkansas State commit.
Comment: Injuries slowed Arkansas State commit.
34. David Garfunkel, Yorba Linda, 6-6, 285, OL
Comment: Intriguing prospect recently visited Illinois and heads to Princeton this weekend.
Comment: Intriguing prospect recently visited Illinois and heads to Princeton this weekend.
35. Zack Aylor, Mission Viejo, 6-4, 295, OL
Comment: Suffered injury late in the season.
Comment: Suffered injury late in the season.
36. Tre Webb, Servite, 6-1, 175, CB
Comment: San Jose State commit.
Comment: San Jose State commit.
37. Adam Heigis, Orange Lutheran, 6-6, 280, OL
Comment: Joins Servite's Tre Webb as a San Jose State commit.
Comment: Joins Servite's Tre Webb as a San Jose State commit.
38. Zach Aguirre, Mater Dei, OL
Comment: Offered by Army.
Comment: Offered by Army.
39. Schuyler Whitehead, Los Alamitos, 6-1, 195, S
Comment: Los Al asked Whitehead to do a lot, but he still flashed plenty of potential.
Comment: Los Al asked Whitehead to do a lot, but he still flashed plenty of potential.
40. Jacob Keller, Los Alamitos, 6-2, 318, OL/DL
Comment: Recently offered by Air Force.
Comment: Recently offered by Air Force.
41. Adam Tourville, La Habra, 6-4, 340, OG
Comment: Rugged guard was a big reason for the Highlanders' success.
Comment: Rugged guard was a big reason for the Highlanders' success.
42. Avery Williams, JSerra, S/RB, 5-9, 190
Comment: First-team All-County pick emerged as one of the top two-way players in the county, so look for interest to rise.
Comment: First-team All-County pick emerged as one of the top two-way players in the county, so look for interest to rise.
43. Conor O'Brien, JSerra, 5-11, 165, DB
Comment: Recently committed to Penn.
Comment: Recently committed to Penn.
44. Scean Mustin, Orange Lutheran, 6-2, 294, DL
Comment: Sacramento State has offered.
Comment: Sacramento State has offered.
45. Ryan Scotti, Troy, 6-1, 175, WR
Comment: Steady Brown commit hauled in 51 catches in '15.
Comment: Steady Brown commit hauled in 51 catches in '15.
46. Adam Young, Woodbridge, 6-0, 185, WR/RB
Comment: Joins Edison's White and Sunny Hills' Dixon as a Yale commit.
Comment: Joins Edison's White and Sunny Hills' Dixon as a Yale commit.
47. Cole McDonald, Sonora, 6-4, 195, QB
Comment: Recently offered by Alabama A & M.
Comment: Recently offered by Alabama A & M.
48. Kyle Adams, JSerra, 6-0, 210, LB
Comment: Recently offered by FCS Stetson in Florida.
Comment: Recently offered by FCS Stetson in Florida.
49. Corey Selenski, JSerra, 6-2, 220, DE/OLB
Comment: Also offered by FCS Stetson from the Pioneer.
Comment: Also offered by FCS Stetson from the Pioneer.
50. Jack Telenko, Los Alamitos, 6-2, 203, QB
Comment: Recently offered by FCS Robert Morris in Pennsylvania.
Comment: Recently offered by FCS Robert Morris in Pennsylvania.
51. Joel Velazquez, Trabuco Hills, P
Comment: Boise State commit
Comment: Boise State commit
