Southern California Recruiting Report

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["270882"],"_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-679c2287de75d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">San Clemente two-way star [player_tooltip player_id='270882' first='Max' last='Kotiranta'] announced his commitment to Northern Arizona last Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kotiranta had 672 yards receiving with five touchdowns for San Clemente this season and had a pair of interceptions on defense. He earned All-County honors from the OC Register.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He had offers from Drake and Western New Mexico but opted to accept a PWO from Northern Arizona. Kotiranta visited Northern Arizona in November. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After several conversations and a great visit I'm excited to announce my commitment to <a href="https://twitter.com/NAU_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NAU_Football</a> thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/JDiMinno?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JDiMinno</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TimRoschmann?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TimRoschmann</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coachbwright4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coachbwright4</a> for this opportunity. I can't wait to get started! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoJacks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoJacks</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Tritonfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tritonfootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/YJkcPLPK5u">pic.twitter.com/YJkcPLPK5u</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='270882' first='Max' last='Kotiranta'] #2 (@KotirantaMax) <a href="https://twitter.com/KotirantaMax/status/1882947298935881809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283608"],"_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-679c2287de7be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Long Beach Poly defensive back [player_tooltip player_id='283608' first='Deon' last='Jackson'] picked up offers from Northern Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson also met with Washington defensive backs coach John Richardson according to his Twitter account and plans on attending its junior day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The trio of schools joins many others that have offered Jackson, including Cal and Washington State among others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to receive an offer from University of Nevada!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wolfpack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Wolfpack</a>🐺 <a href="https://twitter.com/Joey_thomas24_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Joey_thomas24_</a> <a href="https://t.co/m6dqfLxLXp">pic.twitter.com/m6dqfLxLXp</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='283608' first='Deon' last='Jackson'] (@baby_bojackson) <a href="https://twitter.com/baby_bojackson/status/1885077693538160966?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["406710"],"_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-679c2287de807"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Glendora class of 2025 offensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='406710' first='Marko' last='Luera'] announced his commitment to New Mexico on Tuesday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Luera earned All-CIF honors this season and was the Lineman of the Year in the Sierra League. He also earned All-Area honors from the San Gabriel Valley News.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>New Mexico offered Luera a PWO on January 18 and he committed shortly after.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LFG Committed!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_CBooth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_CBooth</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Eck?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Eck</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SGVNSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SGVNSports</a> <a href="https://t.co/9a7OBtaAXl">pic.twitter.com/9a7OBtaAXl</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='406710' first='Marko' last='Luera'] 2025 3 ⭐️ (@MarkoLuera) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkoLuera/status/1884414323516399944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283605"],"_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-679c2287de84c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">St. John Bosco receiver [player_tooltip player_id='283605' first='Daniel' last='Odom'] announced his commitment to Oklahoma on Tuesday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Odom caught 45 passes for 682 yards with five touchdowns last season for St. John Bosco.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is a physical guy who is excellent against press man coverage and has good speed at the top of the route.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Odom chose Oklahoma over 20 other schools that offered him including Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame and Oregon among others. He is the second player from Southern California in Oklahoma's 2026 recruiting class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: Four-Star WR [player_tooltip player_id='283605' first='Daniel' last='Odom'] (2026) has Committed to Oklahoma, he tells me for <a href="https://twitter.com/On3Recruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@on3recruits</a><br><br>The 6'2 193 WR from Bellflower, CA chose the Sooners over Texas &amp; Oregon<br><br>“Let's get it rollin I'm home Sooner family!! 🅾️”<a href="https://t.co/RYjg6WLmRp">https://t.co/RYjg6WLmRp</a> <a href="https://t.co/fIoV1d3gIF">pic.twitter.com/fIoV1d3gIF</a></p>&mdash; Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) <a href="https://twitter.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/1884330447473426868?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["406725"],"_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-679c2287de891"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Newbury Park receiver [player_tooltip player_id='406725' first='Shane' last='Rosenthal'] flipped his commitment from Princeton to UCLA this week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rosenthal is the state's all-time receptions leader and has put up monster numbers in his career. He caught 84 passes for 1576 yards with 24 touchdowns for a Newbury Park team that won a CIF championship this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He was committed to Princeton since August and UCLA was the only Power 4 school to offer Rosenthal. Rosenthal took a visit to UCLA on January 24 and the Bruins offered shortly after.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">COMMITTED! UCLA is home! <a href="https://twitter.com/DeShaunFoster26?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DeShaunFoster26</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachToler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachToler</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTSunseri?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTSunseri</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/COACHSTACE_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@COACHSTACE_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Butler_Benton?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Butler_Benton</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/abrin34?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@abrin34</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UCLAFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UCLAFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/goMikqirhm">pic.twitter.com/goMikqirhm</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='406725' first='Shane' last='Rosenthal'] (@ShaneRosentha11) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShaneRosentha11/status/1884391076833980533?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->