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A.J. Greeley takes the quarterback keeper during a 2013 CIF Central Section playoff game against Central (Fresno). The Edison High star signed with Fresno State on National Signing Day and was among 46 different student-athletes from the Central Valley who signed their letter of intent to play football at the next level (photo by Lorenzo J. Reyna).

It's no longer a secret, the Central Valley from Fresno to Bakersfield is a hotbed for football talent, especially on the eve of National Signing Day.

In the last three years, the Valley has had more than 30 student-athletes sign a letter of intent to continue their football career. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, that number stood at 46. Colleges like UCLA, USC, Arizona, Iowa State, Colorado State, San Jose State and Division II Humboldt State have gone after players in the 559 and 661 in the last couple of years.

I hope I'm not forgetting anyone, but here's who signed their LOI today:

EDISON (FRESNO)

Tyler Horton, athlete, Boise State
A.J. Greeley, defensive back, Fresno State
Vance Sams, linebacker, Humboldt State
Khai Williams, running back, Humboldt State
Ju'Wan Murphy, defensive back, Humboldt State
J.J. Jeffries, tight end, Dartmouth
Kameron Lewis, wide receiver, St. Francis University

CENTRAL (FRESNO)

Savion Simms, ATH, Eastern Washington
Dehlon Preston, DB, San Jose State
Zeandae Johnson, defensive lineman, Cal
Devon Brewer, DB, Arizona

ROOSEVELT (FRESNO)

Ricky McCoy, TE/DL, Washington
Willie Fairman, ATH, Northern Colorado

SAN JOAQUIN MEMORIAL (FRESNO)

Jamison Hale, OL, Yale

CLOVIS NORTH

Bolu Olurunfunmi, RB, UCLA
Jacob Daniel, DL, USC
Bransin Johnson, ATH, UC Davis
Noruwa Obanor, DB, Navy
Eric Besalda, OL, Minot State
Hayden Haupt, OLB, Army

EL DIAMANTE (VISALIA)

J.C. Robles, quarterback, Colorado State
Darius Liles, LB, Idaho

REDWOOD (VISALIA)

Nick Bianco, OL, Sacramento State

LEMOORE

Matt Cole, OL/DL, Minot State

BAKERSFIELD CHRISTIAN

Matt Smith, RB, Air Force
R.J. Oliver, TE/DE, Yale

BAKERSFIELD

Nigel Brooks, DL, Northern Colorado

LIBERTY (BAKERSFIELD)

Anthony Mariscal, ATH, Arizona
Ruben Guerra, OL, Texas-El Paso (UTEP)
Braylin Scott, WR, Colorado State
Alex Galland, punter/kicker, Yale

RIDGEVIEW (BAKERSFIELD)

Sheldon Croney, RB, Iowa State
Jacob Lopez, RB/OLB, Minot State
Jestyn James, OL/DL, Minot State

EAST BAKERSFIELD

Tyrell Eddington, DL, Sacramento State

SUNNYSIDE (FRESNO)

Malcolm Williams, RB, Eastern Washington
Alfredo Vasquez, WR, Minot State

FRONTIER (BAKERSFIELD)

Blake Pierce, OL/DL, Minot State

KINGSBURG

Isaiah Trevino, OL, Fresno State
Ben Olsen, DL, Sacramento State

BULLARD (FRESNO)

Maui Abraha, WR, Tabor College
Trent Branch, OL, Occidental College

HANFORD WEST

Vinny Prudhomme, OL/DL, St. Mary's College

LIBERTY MADERA RANCHOS

C.J. Cambra, OL/DL, Sacramento State

JUNIOR COLLEGE

FRESNO CITY

Jeremy Smith, RB, Louisville

REEDLEY COLLEGE

Josh Allen, QB, Wyoming