October Recruiting Highlights: San Diego

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Highlighting the recent recruiting activity for some of San Diego's top prospects. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401222"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67220255d999c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arrington took his third visit to Texas A&amp;M this year with another trip scheduled for the Texas game on November 30th. The Aggies have pushed hard and continue to make a strong impression on the #7 overall prospect in California's 2026 class since offering him back in January. Arrington- who also added an offer from Florida St. this month- continues to be one of the most coveted prospects in the country with the rare athletic talent he offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Back in college station this week Let's go!!!! <a href="https://t.co/MTi1OxzrGi">pic.twitter.com/MTi1OxzrGi</a></p>&mdash; Brandon “Dash”Arrington jr (@brandonjubie2) <a href="https://twitter.com/brandonjubie2/status/1848486772432601134?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Diezel Hernandez","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"230","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"5926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cathedral Catholic","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67220255d9a5a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hernandez announced his commitment to USD after picking up an offer over the summer. The 6'4"/230 EDGE is a strong defender in the run game and has continued to show improvement in his skill as a pass rusher. Look for Hernandez to finish strong down the stretch in Cathedral Catholic's upcoming playoff run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I want to thank God for blessing me, I'm beyond grateful for my family, coaches, and teammates who have supported me on this journey. I'm blessed to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at University Of San Diego! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/committed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#committed</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IrvingMykee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IrvingMykee</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Govan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Govan</a>… <a href="https://t.co/rQfFSfu9qK">pic.twitter.com/rQfFSfu9qK</a></p>&mdash; Diezel Hernandez (@DHernandez2025_) <a href="https://twitter.com/DHernandez2025_/status/1846071331869413806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1183020"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6722b493b3304"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Herrera announced his commitment to Iowa this month over other offers from UCLA, Virginia Tech, Minnesota, San Diego St., Washington St., and a handful of Ivy League schools. The #12-QB in PRZ CA's 2026 rankings is one of the most talented passers in the county with the level of natural arm talent and pocket management he brings to the table. Herrera's the second San Diego junior to commit to a Big-10 school.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: Class of 2026 3 ⭐️ QB [player_tooltip player_id='1183020' first='Cash' last='Herrera'] ( <a href="https://twitter.com/CashHerrera_1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CashHerrera_1</a> ) has committed to Iowa he tells me. <br>-<br>Cash is a 6'3 (195 LBS) Pro Style QB out of La Jolla, CA. He has a total of 12 offers and chose Iowa over offers such as UCLA, Washington State, Minnesota and more! <br>-<br>Hawkeyes… <a href="https://t.co/TQ3FJxnXlr">pic.twitter.com/TQ3FJxnXlr</a></p>&mdash; Steezo (@SteezoDsgn) <a href="https://twitter.com/SteezoDsgn/status/1841999971748319518?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Nash Cooper","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"230","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"5926","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"La Costa Canyon","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6722b493b33b3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cooper announced his commitment to Utah Tech after picking up offers from the Trailblazers and Northern Arizona in October. The 6'3"/230 senior is a pocket disruptor that brings speed and twitch off the edge. He leads 9-0 La Costa Canyon in sacks with 5 on the season. Cooper chose Utah Tech over other offers from Montana, Army, Southern Utah, and several Ivy League offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you to everyone who helped me in my recruitment process! I am so grateful for every opportunity I had. I am super excited to say I've committed to Utah Tech! AGTG!! Go trailblazers! <a href="https://t.co/0vSp2Sr2w2">pic.twitter.com/0vSp2Sr2w2</a></p>&mdash; Nash Cooper (@nashcooper22) <a href="https://twitter.com/nashcooper22/status/1849907466081112235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["406654"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6722b493b33fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garner took in an unofficial gameday visit with Cal in early October. The #2-ATH in PRZ CA's 2025 class has continued to produce at a high level since transferring from Lincoln to University City for his senior season. He's totaled 774 yards and 9 TDs on 34 catches along with 29 tackles on defense. Garner also took a visit to UNLV in late September and is one of the top uncommitted 2025 prospects left on the board. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'll be in Berkeley today !!!🐻<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachToler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachToler</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FrankieAltemus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FrankieAltemus</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadSimmons_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChadSimmons_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadSimmons_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChadSimmons_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Zack_Poff_MP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Zack_Poff_MP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CenturionFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CenturionFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NateRozzelle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NateRozzelle</a> <a href="https://t.co/XSCJNPQG3r">pic.twitter.com/XSCJNPQG3r</a></p>&mdash; Drey “AllDay” Garner (@DreydenGarner) <a href="https://twitter.com/DreydenGarner/status/1842575567323029691?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Riley Valecruz","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"175","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mt. Carmel","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6722b493b3479"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Valecruz added his second D-I offer from Brown this month. The senior wideout out of Mt. Carmel leads all San Diego WRs in receptions with 73 for just under 800 yards and 8 TDs on the season. He's a high-volume playmaker on the perimeter that can produce explosive gains with the ball in his hands and as a vertical threat. Valecruz also holds offers from Davidson, Chicago, and Carleton College. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great conversation with coach <a href="https://twitter.com/coachDjackson1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachDjackson1</a>, I am extremely blessed to receive my 2nd D1 offer from Brown University. AG2G! <a href="https://twitter.com/MCSunDevilFoot1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MCSunDevilFoot1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Daygofootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Daygofootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jtamoe46?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jtamoe46</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JValeCruz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JValeCruz</a> <a href="https://t.co/iZ4irjpgyk">pic.twitter.com/iZ4irjpgyk</a></p>&mdash; Riley ValeCruz (@RileyValeCruz07) <a href="https://twitter.com/RileyValeCruz07/status/1847841767389073644?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 20, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->