The Times’ high school football preview: linebackers

Top linebackers

DJ Beavers, Crespi, 6-2, 210, So. Headed for big-time status

Su’a Cravens, Vista Murrieta, 6-3, 215, Sr. Every play, he goes hard

Joel Foy, Servite, 6-2, 225, Sr. Middle linebacker will be best in Trinity League

George Frazier, Monrovia, 6-2, 230, Sr. Committed to Colorado

Keishawn Hayley, Culver City, 6-2, 218, Sr. Averaged nearly 12 tackles a game

Cameron Judge, Oaks Christian, 6-2, 215, Sr. UCLA commit is consistently good

Koa Kaleopaa, La Mirada, 6-3, 250, Sr. Knows how to disrupt rushing attacks

Gabriel Perez, Placentia Valencia, 6-4, 220, Sr. A physical, tough player

Marcus Stamps, Jefferson, 6-0, 200, Sr. San Diego State commit with terrific future

Edward Tandy, Tustin, 6-1, 220, Sr. Will be heard from on both sides of the ball

Dwight Williams, Gardena Serra, 6-0, 195, Jr. Terrific tackler

Others to watch

Christopher Agee, Los Angeles, 6-1, 195, Sr. Has played varsity since freshman year

Christian Bailey, San Clemente, 6-1, 200, Sr. Is very quick

Kieshaun Bierria, Narbonne, 6-2, 215, Sr. All-City player

Tayon Blockmon, Venice, 6-2, 210, Jr. Had 19 sacks

Deandre Brewer, Arleta, 6-2, 210, Jr. Has size to be All-City player

Daniel Cortez, Carson, 6-1, 225, Sr. Made lots of big plays as a junior

Nick Downs, St. Paul, 6-2, 225, Sr. All-league returnee

Ritisoni Fata, Redlands East Valley, 6-1, 245, Sr. Leader of tough defense

Jack Ferguson, San Luis Obispo, 6-2, 230, Sr. Had 152 tackles, six sacks

Sean Finley, Fountain Valley, 6-4, 230, Sr. His size makes him very dangerous

James Hapgood, South Torrance, 6-2, 225, Sr. Three-year starter

Birdel Hodge, Crenshaw, 6-1, 215, Sr. Basketball player is aggressive and quick

Jordan Huesca, Colton, 6-2, 220, Jr. Making steady progress

Willie Iribarren, Lompoc, 6-3, 215, Sr. Has 4.6 40-yard speed

Patrick Kenney, St. Bonaventure, 6-2, 235, Sr. Was best in Ventura County in 2011

Viliami Latu, Rancho Cucamonga, 6-2, 230, Sr. League MVP

Marquise Lomax, Narbonne, 5-10, 220, Sr. Two-time All-City player

Tony Mack, Moorpark, 6-1, 215, Sr. One of the best in Marmonte League

JJ Muno, SO Notre Dame, 6-0, 190, Sr. Baseball standout who’s versatile, tough

Eric Ortiz, Charter Oak, 6-1, 220, Sr. Contributed 88 tackles

Manaitovini Pauu, Servite, 5-10, 210, Sr. Physical, tough player

Manoah Pearson, Carson, 6-1, 220, Jr. Made All-City as a sophomore

Reuben Peters, Loyola, 6-2, 232, Jr. Can become top player

Ilya Petrosyan, North Hollywood, 6-1, 200, Sr. Had 18 tackles for losses

Denzel Talifero, Duarte, 6-0, 210, Sr. Muir transfer is known for making lots of tackles

Dalton Rocha, St. Bonaventure, 6-1, 225, Sr. Had 15 sacks

Andrew Scott, Mission Viejo, 6-3, 220, Jr. Tustin transfer makes big plays

Quentin Tartabull, Alemany, 6-0, 190, Jr. Showed lots of summer potential

Trevor Thorp, San Pedro, 6-2, 195, Sr. Had 9 1/2 sacks

Connor Toohey, Tesoro, 6-2, 215, Sr. Will be a key player on defense

Stephen Van Hook, Citrus Valley 6-2, 220, Sr. Highly regarded pass rusher

Brett Walsh, Monrovia, 6-2, 220, Sr. Defensive MVP

Eric Sondheimer