You saw what South El Monte's Tommy Cogburn did in the all-star game, virtually taking over with his speed, quit cut moves and sure hands. His three touchdowns made the difference and that's what a great wide receiver can do, change the game in an instant. These are our top ten game-breakers for 2008.

Above: Damien's Taylor Herrera

1. Taylor Herrera, Damien, Sr.
He's flat-out the best talent in the area and right out of the Cogburn mold. A CIF-stud in the 100 meters and quick. He's listed at 6-1, 170 pounds, was a second-team All-Sierra League selection as a junior after hauling in 49 receptions for 612 yards and seven touchdowns. The only question is at quarterback, and if there is someone who can utilize him on a consistent basis.

2. Geoffrey Vaughns, South Hills, Jr.
Only had 16 receptions for 173 yards as a sophomore, but the 5-foot-10 stud was playing behind Brandon Parham and Dorian Wells for the most part. He's emerged during the summer as one of the best prospects in the San Gabriel Valley, has great hands and lets face it, with Cameron Deen at QB, Vaughns will get a lot of use and should have a spectacular season.

3. Manny Acosta, South El Monte, Sr.
The returning first team All-Mission Valley wide receiver has size, 6-foot-4, nearly 200 pounds and has great hands. He was the second option to Cogburn last season, but still had 35 receptions for 624 yards. He's going to be QB Jose Garay's No. 1 option, and they will throw the ball a lot. He could wind up leading the area in receiving yardage when the year is through.

4. Kevin Jones, Northview, Sr.
The returning first team Valle Vista League wideout had 42 receptions for 680 yards and seven touchdowns. As a junior he was one of the area's best athletes, excelling in basketball and baseball, and will no doubt be a game-breaker for the Vikings this senior season. If the Vikings are going to break through and beat out San Dimas for the VVL title, Jones will have a big say in it.

5. B.J. Gonzalez, Glendora, So.
A true star in the making. As a freshman he was listed at 6-5, 200 pounds and had 19 receptions for 273 yards and two touchdowns, then lit it up in the Bonita passing tournament, showing that he's the real deal for the next three years. No doubt one of the best sophomores in Southern California, and a real treat for Tartans fans worried about going through a rebuilding season.

6. Derrick Price, Bonita, Sr.
The Bearcats are loaded offensively, and with QB Terry Paradez back, Price is going to have another great season as well. He had 23 receptions for 425 yards, and should become the number one target. They also have Dewayne Gatti, giving Bonita a legitimate one-two punch at wideout.

7. B.J. Oyefeso, Rowland, Sr.
The Raiders had a forgettable 2007 season, which made Oyefeso's second team All San Antonio league selection even more appreciated. He's certainly deserving of this list, he has great hands and can run after the catch, but again, he will go unnoticed unless the Raiders return to contention in the San Antonio.

8. Ify Umodo, South Hills, Jr.
At 6-3 and 185 pounds, will be a great compliment to Vaughns and another bonafide target for Deen. His best postion is at cornerback, but one of the best two-way players for sure. No wonder South Hills lit up all the passing leagues.

9. Alonzo Navarez, West Covina, Sr.
If the Bulldogs get their quarterback situation sorted out now that Jacob Shirley won't be back, they'll have a good place to start in Nevarez, who was a second team San Antonio selection as a junior.

10. Daoud Ibrahim, Bishop Amat, Sr.
Lancers coach Steve Hagerty likes his 5-foot-10 wideout, but a lot remains to be seen. There is a three-way battle for QB between Nick Lenhart, Jerry McLanahan and sophomore Josiah Thropay, who transferred in from Monrovia. McLanahan is apparently pushing Lenhart, but if he does not win out, he will go back to WR, where he could become the top option. In any case, Ibrahim is the man of the moment at wideout.