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Nicholas Usher stands 6'3" 207 pounds and has the frame to be able to bulk up for the college level. As a weakside defensive end at the prep level Usher possesses enough size and speed to disrupt offenses. The Serra senior-to-be also plays with a tenaciousness that more than makes up for what he may lack in size on the defensive line, and schools have begun to take notice.

"I'm getting looked at by Mizzou ,SMU, and San Jose State.. I'm looking forward hearing from USC, UCLA, Oregon and Cal," said up and coming Serra student-athlete.

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Hometown:

Gardena, CA

As a varsity player since his sophomore season, Nicholas Usher has emerged as yet another Gardena Serra football recruit who will gain a significant amount of attention from colleges come National Signing Day 2013. Usher stands 6'3" 207 pounds and has the frame to be able to bulk up for the college level. As a weakside defensive end at the prep level Usher possesses enough size and speed to disrupt offenses.

The Serra senior-to-be also plays with a tenaciousness that more than makes up for what he may lack in size on the defensive line, and schools have begun to take notice.

After redshirting last season, former Serra High star quarterback Conner Preston is primed to make a big impact for the SMU Mustangs in 2012. With J..J. McDermott graduating and Kyle Padron transferring, the starting quarterback position is Preston’s for the taking. The expected arrival of former Texas quarterback Garrett Gilbert in June should raise the competition but we anticipate Preston seizing the reigns under center.