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Signing Day Preview: Last Minute SoCal Commitments

Signing Day Preview: Last Minute SoCal Commitments
Michael Huntley
Michael Huntley December 20, 2022 @ 06:33 PM
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Tavake Tuikolovatu
Tavake Tuikolovatu 6'6" | 300 lbs | DL | 2023
CA
Michael Damato
Michael Damato 6'0" | 205 lbs | DB | 2023
CA
Julian Lundy
Julian Lundy 6'3" | 170 lbs | WR | 2023
CA
Jackson Holman
Jackson Holman 6'3" | 200 lbs | WR/TE | 2023
CA
Brad Gerken
Brad Gerken 5'11" | 190 lbs | DB | 2023
CA
Siaosi Tapaatoutai
Siaosi Tapaatoutai 6'5" | 275 lbs | OL | 2023
CA
Malachi Riley
Malachi Riley 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR/TE | 2023
CA
Nygel Osborne
Nygel Osborne 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB | 2023
CA
Raymond Pulido
Raymond Pulido 6'7" | 345 lbs | OL | 2023
CA
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Utah Tech
Nygel Osborne

Nygel Osborne

CA
RB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 190
POS RB
CLASS 2023
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Nygel
Osborne RB
Class
2023
Height
5'11"
Weight
190
HS
Millikan
|
CA
Signing Day Preview: Last Minute SoCal Commitments
Millikan running back Nygel Osborne announced his commitment to Utah Tech on Tuesday.Osborne transferred to Millikan from Los...
Written by Michael Huntley
Utah Tech
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Nygel Osborne

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State: California
School: Millikan
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Arizona
Raymond Pulido

Raymond Pulido

CA
OL
HEIGHT 6'7"
WEIGHT 345
POS OL
CLASS 2023
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Raymond
Pulido OL
Class
2023
Height
6'7"
Weight
345
HS
Apple Valley
|
CA
Signing Day Preview: Last Minute SoCal Commitments
The 6-foot-7 offensive lineman from Apple Valley flipped his commitment from Alabama to Arizona last weekend.Pulido committed to...
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Arizona
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Raymond Pulido

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State: California
School: Apple Valley
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Arizona
Malachi Riley

Malachi Riley

CA
WR/TE
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 180
POS WR/TE
CLASS 2023
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Malachi
Riley WR/TE
Class
2023
Height
6'2"
Weight
180
HS
Centennial-Bakersfield
|
CA
Signing Day Preview: Last Minute SoCal Commitments
The Centennial receiver announced his commitment to Arizona on December 16.Riley had 20 offers including Auburn, Ole Miss,...
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Arizona
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Malachi Riley

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State: California
School: Centennial-Bakersfield
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Montana State
Michael Damato

Michael Damato

CA
DB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 205
POS DB
CLASS 2023
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Michael
Damato DB
Class
2023
Height
6'0"
Weight
205
HS
Mission Viejo
|
CA
Signing Day Preview: Last Minute SoCal Commitments
The Mission Viejo safety will sign with Montana State on the early signing day on December 21.Damato led...
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Montana State
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Michael Damato

State: California
School: Mission Viejo
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UCLA
Tavake Tuikolovatu

Tavake Tuikolovatu

CA
DL
HEIGHT 6'6"
WEIGHT 300
POS DL
CLASS 2023
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Tavake
Tuikolovatu DL
Class
2023
Height
6'6"
Weight
300
HS
Summit
|
CA
Signing Day Preview: Last Minute SoCal Commitments
The big defensive lineman from Fontana announced his commitment to UCLA on December 16.Tuikolovatu had 9 offers and...
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UCLA
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Tavake Tuikolovatu

State: California
School: Summit
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Bucknell
Brad Gerken

Brad Gerken

CA
DB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 190
POS DB
CLASS 2023
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Brad
Gerken DB
Class
2023
Height
5'11"
Weight
190
HS
San Clemente
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CA
Signing Day Preview: Last Minute SoCal Commitments
San Clemente safety Brad Gerken announced his commitment to Bucknell last week.Gerken is a ball-hawk safety who had...
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Bucknell
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School: San Clemente
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