Will A.J. Powell be the first receiver drafted?
Draft Day: Tuesday February 9, 2010
You might have a quarterback but does he have anybody to throw the ball to? These are your big play guys – the guys that get the ball into the end zone. A quality receiver can make even the most average quarterback look good. On the high school level some receivers also split time at running back. For instance Leonard Rhodes at Walnut accumulated over 400 yards on receptions this past season but in terms of a draft he is better suited as a fullback or running back. A.J. Powell of Charter Oak had just over 300 receiving yards but he was such a dynamic force at so many other positions that you might draft him as a receiver and then move him around.
We have listed the true receivers- guys that you would line up wide and tell the quarterback to throw them the darn ball. We have broken it down into players that are first round consideration, next level and the best of the rest.
Remember the draft is this Tuesday. It’s not too late to get a team. Post your name and team in the comments section.
First Round Consideration
Carlos Arredondo (Schurr)
Dennis Rufus (Charter Oak)
A.J. Powell (Charter Oak)
Taylor Lagace (Arcadia)
Ify Umodu (South Hills)
Aubrey Coleman (Walnut)
Chris Rodriguez (Arroyo)
Kohl Adams- Hurd (Burroughs)
Christian Lazaro (Baldwin Park)
Mitchell Crockom (Alhambra)
Andrew Jackson (Santa Fe)
Next Level
Stevie Yortsos (San Marino)
Greg Parham (Rosemead)
Grant Escobar (Whittier Christian)
Abraham Ochoa (Azusa)
Josh Hanson (La Canada)
Mark Covarrubias (San Gabriel)
Ryan Longoroia (Los Altos)
Sam Bethany (Burbank)
Joseph Becerra (Alhambra)
Cody Sykes (Bonita)
Jackson Diamond (Burbank)
Brandan Taylor (Diamond Ranch)
Elisha Henley (Diamond Ranch)
Best of the Rest
Eddie Landeros (El Monte), Anthony Miller (Arroyo), Kevin Kolbeck (San Dimas), Tanner Miller (Valley Christian), David Spratt (Temple City), Anthony Ayala (El Rancho), Casey Horine (Bonita), Mike Bako (Crescenta Valley), Elvis Fuentes (Hoover), Anthony Bolanos (Pioneer), Andrew Rosales (La Serna), Cameron Stanley (Whittier Christian).
You still have time to get in on the First Annual Mid Valley Draft:
So far we have:
Joe Torosian: St. Louis Rams
Martin “Knight” Lopez: Green Bay Packers
Blue State: Cleveland Browns
Arroyo Knight: New Orleans Saints
Bonita Alum: San Diego Chargers
Andy Villanueva: Cincinnati Bengals
Josh O: Tennessee Titans
Tim Peterson: Washington Redskins
Corn Dawg: Atlanta Falcons
Duane Barker: Detroit Lions
Juan Carlos: San Francisco 49ers
MannsJeff: Arizona Cardinals
MVL Guru: Dallas Cowboys
Zeke Prado: New York Jets
Bobby Madrid: Seattle Seahawks
CatsFan: Minnesota Vikings
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Dirty Birds facelift plan A.
QB – Steven Rivera, Jacob Shirley
Utility multi position – Jarron Williams
receivers – Dennis Rufus, Taylor Lagace, Ormoni Duncan
TE – Dakota Behr
runningback – Terris Jones, Jordan Canada, Ryan Kohler
Defense – Josh Lowden (utility 2 way), Neiko Padilla, Alec Griffin, Keith Smith
Special Teams – Henry Calistro – K, Evan Highley – P, Nick Escoe KR/TB
My top 3 picks would be A.J. Powell, Mitchell Crockom, and Carlos Arredondo.
I’ve seen all three play this year and they are all very talented. Does anyone know if the Schurr kid signed anywhere? I couldn’t find ant info….
George Hernandez – Denver Broncos…
Right. Rufus is a junior but under classmen are eligible for the draft!
FYI…Dennis Rufus of CO is a junior this year.
Yeah Kolbeck was overlooked because SD was so effective on the ground. My sleeper pick is Greg Parham at the MEAD! Surprise. It looks like Kolbeck is listed under the best of the rest now.
I agree with you on Kolbeck problem is no one is thinking about him because San Dimas is run first. Imight need to get into this draft if I can get off of work.
If I was going to pick a receiver since that’s not one of my needs it would be Casey Horine…he would have had an 800 yd season if not for injuries. And Sykes only had one dominant performance…however Sykes has talent. Yepez needed to step up as well.
As TE goes, I’d take Even Highley or Dakota Behr.
But the Chargers are set at receiver so I’m going to need a Running Back soon…but you’re hitting every category except my big need on Defense which is DE.
What About Kevin Kolbeck. I would have him in the first round. 6’4 180. Great hands, good speed, awesome blocker.
Tight Ends – Well there’s Justin Winrow from San Dimas, Dakota Behr – South Hills and there’s well….there’s …. Did I mention Winrow?
What about tight ends? And based on the fact I might be losing Boldin, I want a speed guy who fits in the second or third rounds. I need a break down. I dont want to get stuck with another possession guy. In the end i think Fitzgerald is glorified possession guy.