Tight ends to watch this fall in Southland football

The high school football season begins August 17-19 with hundreds of games across the Southland. Here’s a look at tight ends to keep an eye on this fall.

Name, School, Ht., Wt., Year: Comment

Decker DeGraaf, Glendora, 6-4, 230, Sr.: Washington commits blocks and makes catches.

Zach Giuliano, Corona del Mar, 6-5, 225, Jr.: Catched five touchdown passes as a sophomore.

AJ Ia, Orange Lutheran, 6-5, 225, Jr.: Lancers are ready to use it in many ways.

Of which Mitchell, Los Alamitos, 6-4, 245, Sr.: The Oklahoma signing is a transfer from Allen High in Texas.

Ryner Swanson, Laguna Beach, 6-4, 240, Sr.: Brigham Young is a surfer guy with great skills.

Rising prospect

Jacob Alvarez, Chaparral, 6-5, 250, Jr.: Has a size that can cause problems.