As part of our high school football coverage to get you ready for the 2024 season, we are rolling out all-Bay Area News Group preseason recognition.
Today’s positions:
WIDE RECEIVERS
Jalonn Anderson, Pinole Valley, 5-10, 165, sophomore
Three-star recruit earned all-league honors as a freshman. Holds offers from Colorado State and Sacramento State.
Andrew Bjornson, Miramonte, 6-3, 185, senior
Caught 28 passes for 460 yards and six touchdowns last year. A three-star recruit, Bjornson has an offer from UNLV.
Anthony Harrington, Amador Valley, 5-8, 145, senior
Harrington caught 86 passes for 1,503 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2024. Earned all-East Bay Athletic League first-team honors and is an Idaho State commit.
Brayden Hodges, Branham, 6-1, 185, senior
All-Blossom Valley Athletic League Mt. Hamilton Division first-team selection finished top 5 in the Central Coast Section in receiving yards with 997.
Grant Maina, Monte Vista, 5-11, 170, junior
Expected to lead a young wide receiver group at the X position. Ran a sub-11 second 100-meter dash and holds an offer from Sacramento State.
Riley McElvane, Valley Christian, 5-10, 156, junior
Three-star prospect has offers from Sacramento State, San Diego State and San Jose State. Caught three touchdowns and racked up 357 yards on 20 catches.
RJ Mosley, Pittsburg, 6-4, 185, senior
University of Arizona commit caught 48 passes for 594 yards and eight TDs on 12.4 yards per catch. Earned all-BANG and all-Bay Valley Athletic League honors.
Beau Musser, Los Gatos, 5-8, 145, senior
Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division wide receiver of the year caught 42 passes for 712 yards and seven touchdowns. Earned all-BANG honors in 2024.
Judge Nash, Archbishop Riordan, 6-0, 160, senior
Three-star Harvard commit totaled three touchdowns and caught 22 passes across 11 games as a junior.
Zion Secrease, Sacred Heart Cathedral, 5-9, 170, junior
All-WCAL first-team selection caught 60 passes for 896 yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore. Holds offers from Sacramento State, Texas State and Southern Mississippi.
Zui Shelton, St. Ignatius, 5-9, 165, senior
Caught 39 passes for 547 yards and three touchdowns in 2024. Has offers from Air Force, Portland State and Sacramento State.
Emery Speight, De La Salle, 5-11, 160, senior
Returning starter from De La Salle’s run to Open Division state title game last year. Has offers from Columbia, Georgetown and Hawaii.
Cynai Thomas, Archbishop Riordan, 6-2, 165, senior
Three-star Oregon State commit caught 47 catches for 727 yards and 12 touchdowns. Earned all-BANG first-team honors and was the WCAL wide receiver of the year.
Kenneth Ward, Pittsburg, 5-8, 175, sophomore
Speedy receiver had a breakout season as a freshman, catching 21 passes for 560 yards and nine touchdowns. Has offers from Arizona, Colorado State, North Carolina, Sacramento State and San Diego State.
Kyle Welch, Archbishop Riordan, 5-11, 175, senior
Three-star prospect caught 39 passes for 547 yards and five touchdowns for the King’s Academy last season. Transferred just as fall practice began. Has offers from Georgetown, Portland State, Sacramento State and Boise State.
Gary Youngblood, El Cerrito, 6-0, 160, senior
Led El Cerrito in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. Slated to be the top target for the Gauchos this season.
TIGHT ENDS
Landon Cook, De La Salle, 6-5, 205, senior
Three-star tight end holds offers from Air Force, Army, Colorado State, Montana, Northern Arizona, San Jose State and Weber State.
Lucas Grier, Westmont, 6-3, 210, senior
Blossom Valley Athletic League Santa Teresa-Valley Division first-team selection is slated to anchor Westmont’s offense. Earned all-BANG honors last season.
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Colton Hider, Valley Christian, 6-4, 225, senior
Three-star tight end has offers from Portland State and Washington State.
Crosby Kelly, Campolindo, 6-5, 235, senior
All-Diablo Athletic League Foothill Division first-team selection caught 14 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown. A three-star prospect, Kelly has offers from San Diego State and Penn.
Valentino Maza, Mills, 5-11, 185, senior
Earned PAL Lake Division first-team and all-BANG honorable mention recognition. Caught 27 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown.
Damien Miles, Granada, 6-5, 210, senior
Two-sport standout earned all-BANG honors last season. A three-star recruit, Miles holds offers from Colorado State, Nevada, Northern Arizona and Sacramento State.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
Those eligible for all-BANG honors come from leagues based predominantly in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The news organization’s high school sports staff chooses the players.
