Weekly Recruiting Report
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After withdrawing his commitment from UCLA on December 7, Serra (Gardena) defensive back Devin Kirkwood Devin Kirkwood 6'3" | 175 lbs | ATH Junipero Serra-Gardena | 2021 State CA came back and signed with UCLA on the early signing day…
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Continue ReadingAfter withdrawing his commitment from UCLA on December 7, Serra (Gardena) defensive back Devin Kirkwood Devin Kirkwood 6'3" | 175 lbs | ATH Junipero Serra-Gardena | 2021 State CA came back and signed with UCLA on the early signing day last Wednesday.
Kirkwood is a long cornerback at 6-foot-3 who has high-level closing speed. He has room to add some size and could also play safety if asked to at the next level.
After opening his recruitment, he also considered Arizona State and USC. Kirkwood told Greg Biggins of 247Sports about the decision to open his recruitment.
“I just wanted to take a step back and look at everyone equally,” Kirkwood said. “It was a hard decision for me, a stressful one so I wanted to basically re-evaluate everyone, talk to my family and coaches more and I’m glad I did. After I had a chance to re-evaluate everyone, UCLA was the place for me and where I knew I belonged.”
It’s OFFICIAL ✍️
Devin Kirkwood is a Bruin!#4sUp | @DevinKirkwood12 pic.twitter.com/ctSLo4hhKW
— UCLA Football (@UCLAFootball) December 17, 2020
Trinity League offensive lineman commits to military academy
Santa Margarita offensive lineman Brody Crane Brody Crane 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Santa Margarita Catholic | 2021 State CA announced his commitment to Air Force on the early signing day.
Crane began his high school career at Santa Margarita but played his sophomore and junior seasons at JSerra.
He was named Second Team All-Trinity League last season at JSerra.
Crane had offers from Arizona State, Army, Northern Arizona and Sacramento State as well.
He is the third offensive lineman from California in Air Force’s 2021 recruiting class, along with Jack Burnett of St. Ignatius (San Francisco) and Jadon Furubotten Jadon Furubotten 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL Chaparral | 2021 State CA of Chaparral (Temecula).
San Diego receiver headed to Reno
Dazure Padgett from Lincoln (San Diego) signed with Nevada on the early signing day.
Padgett transferred to Lincoln from Kearny, where he had 540 yards on just 20 catches and four touchdowns last season.
He is not a big receiver but still does a good job winning one-on-one battles.
I need my season😡 I’m extra hungry 🏈 pic.twitter.com/MbQ7zBZwoz
— Dazure Paggett (@DazurePaggett) July 24, 2020
Rocklin defensive prospect commits to Butler
Evan Niemi of Rocklin announced his commitment to Butler on Monday.
Niemi is a defensive end at the high school level but will likely be an outside linebacker at the college level.
He had 12 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery for the Thunder last season.
COMMITTED💙🤍 #TheButlerWay #DawgCheck🐶 @ButlerUFootball pic.twitter.com/ymBcb3QRnq
— Evan Niemi (@NiemiEvan) December 22, 2020