High school football is fast approaching as teams in California are preparing to hit the field later this month.
Ahead of the 2023 season, we are highlighting the top 10 returning seniors in the state according to 247Sports.
Aydin Breland of
Mater Dei (Santa Ana) is the top-ranked player in California. The 6-foot-5, 290-pounder is regarded as a top 10 prospect nationally and the No. 1 defensive lineman. He recorded 24 tackles, four sacks and four pass deflections as a junior for a team that was ranked No. 1 in the country for much of the season.
Five-star quarterback Julian Sayin led Carlsbad deep into the San Diego Section playoffs after throwing for 2,708 and 27 touchdowns last season. The No. 23 player in the nation is headed to Alabama. (Photo: Scott Padgett)
6-5 | 290 | DL
National ranking: 6
National position ranking: 2
Status: Uncommitted
Other offers: 25 including Georgia, Miami, Oregon, Texas A&M and USC
2. Julian Sayin,
Carlsbad6-1 | 195 | QB
National ranking: 23
National position ranking: 2
Status: Committed to Alabama
Other offers: 25 including Florida, Georgia, LSU, Michigan and Ohio State
3. Brandon Baker, Mater Dei
6-5 | 285 | OT
National ranking: 24
National position ranking: 1
Status: Uncommitted
Other offers: 27 including Georgia, Miami, Ohio State, Oregon and Texas
4. Zabien Brown, Mater Dei
6-0 | 180 | CB
National ranking: 45
National position ranking: 5
Status: Committed to Alabama
Other offers: 19 including Auburn, Georgia, Michigan Ohio State and USC
5. Marcelles Williams,
St. John Bosco (Bellflower)5-11 | 185 | CB
National ranking: 53
National position ranking: 7
Status: Committed to USC
Other offers: 33 including Alabama, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Ohio State and UCLA
6. DeAndre Carter, Mater Dei
6-4 | 340 | IOL
National ranking: 55
National position ranking: 1
Status: Uncommitted
Other offers: 28 including Alabama, Auburn, Michigan State, Texas and USC
7. Aaron Butler,
Calabasas6-0.5 | 165 | ATH
National ranking: 65
National position ranking: 5
Status: Committed to Colorado
Other offers: 32 including Alabama, Georgia, LSU, UCLA and USC
8. Xavier Jordan,
Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth)6-1 | 165 | WR
National ranking: 67
National position ranking: 12
Status: Committed to USC
Other offers: 20 including Colorado, Georgia, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Tennessee
9. Davon Mitchell,
Los Alamitos6-4 | 245 | TE
National ranking: 85
National position ranking: 7
Status: Committed to Oklahoma
Other offers: 30 including Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Miami and USC
10. Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, St. John Bosco
6-3 | 230 | LB
National ranking: 87
National position ranking: 9
Status: Committed to Notre Dame
Other offers: 23 including Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Ohio State and USC
