First-year San Jose State football coach Mike MacIntyre has looked to the Los Angeles area for a significant portion of his initial recruiting class.

Among those who signed national letters of intent Wednesday with the Spartans were defensive end Sean Bacon and defensive back Bene Benwikere from State Division III champion Serra High School, Inglewood defensive end Marcus Howard and running back David Freeman, an Inglewood grad who began his college career at the University of Washington.

Bacon (6-2, 215) was a defensive force for the 15-0 Cavaliers, recording 130 tackles and 17 sacks. He was the Del Rey League defensive player of the year and an All-CIF selection.

“Sean Bacon is a playmaking defensive end that can get after the quarterback,” McIntyre said in a statement. “He is a pass rusher with speed off the edge. That is something we need.”

Benwikere, a 6-foot, 190-pound cornerback, had 65 tackles and five interceptions for the Cavaliers as a senior.

“Bene is a ‘cover corner’ from a great program,” McIntyre said. “He understands how to play corner and cover people I’m excited about what he’ll bring to the team as a cover corner.”

Howard, a 6-2, 254-pounder who earned All-Wave Newspapers honors, had 83 tackles and eight sacks as a defensive end for the Sentinels this year. He also caught seven touchdown passes as a tight end.

“Marcus is another player who has the body type we like so much,” the coach said. “That’s the big tight end/defensive lineman type who can play multiple positions. I believe his future will be on the defensive line where he can help us in a variety of positions.”

Freeman, presently enrolled at El Camino College, rushed 27 times for 152 yards in four games during his one season at Washington. At Inglewood, he was a 1,000-yard rusher.

He has three years of eligibility with the Spartans.

“David is an electrifying running back who will make people miss,” McIntyre said. “I’m excited he is back in the state of California. This is home for him. We’re very fortunate to have him here at San Jose State.”