Football: Lots of big, talented linemen at camp
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The B2G Elite Camp at Cal Lutheran this weekend had linemen so big that they could pick up a gigantic tire from a semi truck and roll it around like a toy.
Coaches singled out Jordan Simmons, a 340-pound junior from Los Angeles Dorsey who was the quickest of the big men.
The real battle came when Simmons tried to block Lakewood defensive tackle Todd Barr, perhaps the best for his position in Southern California.
‘He got me a couple of times,’ Simmons said.
That’s OK, because Barr is going to get past lots of players this season.
Palmdale’s Steve Dillon, Orange Lutheran’s John Lopez and Norco’s Brent Walker were among the linemen taking part.
Dorsey quarterback Joseph Gray, South East running back Robert Lewis, Inglewood receiver Patrick Onwuasor, Huntington Beach Edison defensive end Charles Burks and Venice receiver Gabriel Marks were among the close to 70 high school athletes working hard and learning technique and skills under a hot sun.
Among the surprises was Antelope Valley defensive back Travion Tucker, one of the fastest players at the camp.
-- Eric Sondheimer