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After two seasons at Carson, Austin Vaimili transferred to Gardena Serra to fully develop his potential in hopes of landing with a Division I college football program in 2013. Unable to play varsity as a junior due to transfer rules, Vaimili excelled with the junior varsity last season, compiling 10 sacks , 48 tackles, 5 fumble recoveries, 4 forced fumbles, a touchdown and an interception.

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At 6’3 244, Vaimili has the size and speed off the edge to wreak havoc for QBs.

Gardena Serra has been a Division I football factory for some time now. The school has produced numerous top notch prospects including USC receivers Robert Woods and Marqise Lee and George Farmer. Offensive lineman Emerald Faletuipapai is a mountain of a man and will surely carry on the proud Serra tradition.

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Emerald Faletuipapai (OL/2013) Gardena Serra High School - 6'6 355 pounds

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.

1. Matt Barkley (QB/USC, Senior)

USC senior quarterback Matt Barkley enters the 2012 season as the clear front runner for the Heisman Trophy. With an arsenal of playmakers at his disposal, including receivers Robert Woods and Marqise Lee, Barkley should put up big numbers on his way to leading the Trojans to the national title.

Heading into his fourth season under center, Barkley has the experience and leadership needed to lead USC back to greatness. Barring injury, expect Matt Barkley to take home the Heisman, win a national title and be the first pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.

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Preseason Heisman Top 5 List. Matt Barkley, Denard Robinson, Eddie Lacey.

The talent pool of student-athletes spread throughout California’s high schools is no mystery. However, West Coast preps seem to lack the national exposure granted to other sports recruits in U.S. States throughout the South and Midwest, such as Texas, Ohio, Alabama, Louisiana and Florida.

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The lists for preseason Heisman candidates are in full circulation. The process of eliminating candidates has already begun, thus we have assembled the “CLA Sports Preseason Heisman Top 5 List.”

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De’anthony Thomas (ATH, Oregon, Sophomore)

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Inglewood, CA

Marqise Lee (DB/2011) came off a junior year in which he was a factor in two CIF State Championships (football & basketball) for the Gardena Serra High School Cavaliers. In the 2009 CIF football championship against Marin Catholic, Lee put the game away with an interception in the fourth quarter, which was arguably the best defensive play of the game. With their win on the hardwood, Serra became the first school in California State history to win a boy's basketball and football title in the same academic year.

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.

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Conner Preston SMU Quarterback Serra HS (Class of 2011) Robert Woods, Farmer

The USC Trojans are looking to capitalize on a fresh start coming into the 2012 NCAA college football season. Southern Cal returns two potential Heisman Trophy candidates as they enter into the first year of the post-sanction era. Led by Head Coach Lane Kiffin, USC is looking to shake off the rust of not being able to compete in BCS post-season play for the past two consecutive seasons. The Trojans have a lot to be thankful for in 2012.