Serra has several talented and skilled players on its roster, including (front row left to right) Adoree' Jackson, Olajuwon Tucke, Jalen Greene, Dwight Williams, Malik Roberson; (back row left to right) Glen Ihenacho and John Houston.
Photo by Louis Lopez
If you're an aspiring young athlete, why not head to
Serra (Gardena, Calif.)?
From NFL draft picks to MLB draft picks, more than ever the small Catholic school has a reputation for being the home of truly elite talent.
That is especially true this fall, as Serra will likely boast several future NFL players across its roster.
Human highlight reel
Adoree' Jackson is the team's marquee player on both sides of the ball. He's a stud cornerback and an electric receiver. But with an injury to starting running back
Malik Roberson this spring, Jackson figures to see time at running back.
Quarterback Jalen Greene
Photo by Louis Lopez
Linebackers
Dwight Williams and junior
John Houston give Serra two premier players at their position.
Rasheem Green, also a junior, lines up at defensive tackle. He already has offers from Florida, USC and others.
Quarterback
Jalen Greene, a Boise State commit, will once again commandeer the team's offense. He threw for 2,443 yards and 25 touchdowns a year ago.
He may need to make some plays on his own, as the team returns only two starters on the offensive line.
Roberson, an ultra-fast running back who impressed as a sophomore last year, tore his ACL in the spring.
Not that Serra has a shortage of athletes, but Roberson's injury, coupled with a green offensive line, will put more pressure on Greene and Jackson.
Local look: "Serra has as much college-level talent as any football program in California. An injury to their top running back is the only question, but all that means is Adoree' Jackson will probably play some running back."
- Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times (@latsondheimer)
