See where these 5 Tulare, Visalia football players signed to play in college

National Signing Day was held on Wednesday for high school football seniors.

Signing ceremonies were held across the country.

Here are Tulare/Visalia football players who signed Wednesday or signed in December to play college football at a four-year program (if we missed someone, please contact sports reporter Vongni Yang at vyang2@gannett.com so that player can be added to this list).

The El Diamante High School offensive lineman Marsel Akins practices on Aug. 8, 2022 in Visalia.

Marsel Akins, El Diamante

Position: Left tackle

Measurables: 6-5, 270

School: Fresno State

Highlights: Akins was a three-year varsity starter at left tackle for the Miners. He was named the 2023 All-East Yosemite League most valuable offensive lineman.

What Akins said: “It’s great, you know, just being able to play football and having my family be able to come to every home game, it means the most to me.

“I’m truly blessed. It’s truly an honor to play for [coach Jeff] Tedford, especially him and his legacy. He goes down as one of the best head coaches. To be coached by him, it’s going to be an honor.”

Central Valley Christian star running back Bryson Donelson, center, will play college football at Fresno State.

Bryson Donelson, CVC

Position: Running back

Measurables: 6-0, 205

School: Fresno State

Highlights: One of the best running backs in Tulare County history, Donelson led CVC to a state championship. The Cavaliers won the 2023 CIF State Division 2-AA title in December behind Donelson’s four total touchdowns (three rushing, receiving). He was named the Tri-County Conference: Kings Canyon’s most valuable player. The Cavaliers also captured the 2023 Central Section Division II crown.

What can Bulldog fans expect from Donelson?: “A great running back. Someone who is going to work hard every day.”

Central Valley Christian senior offensive lineman Tyler…

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Author : Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register

Publish date : 2024-02-09 01:00:21

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