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Southern California Recruiting Report (Part 1)

Southern California Recruiting Report (Part 1)
Michael Huntley
Michael Huntley February 21, 2025 @ 08:00 AM
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Jesus Garcia II
Jesus Garcia II 6'5" | 275 lbs | OL | 2026
CA
Tycen Johnson
Tycen Johnson 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR | 2027
CA
Luke Fahey
Luke Fahey 6'0" | 185 lbs | QB | 2026
CA
Havon Finney Jr.
Havon Finney Jr. 6'3" | 175 lbs | DB | 2026
CA
Caden Butler
Caden Butler 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR | 2025
CA
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Butler is the third player from California in Columbia's 2025 recruiting class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Full regular season's highlights. Looking forward to playoffs starting next week! <a href="https://t.co/4ntPKOpF3a">https://t.co/4ntPKOpF3a</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/chaparralpumafb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@chaparralpumafb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Ramer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Ramer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDeeWR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDeeWR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SAMIEPARKER?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SAMIEPARKER</a><a href="https://twitter.com/EMP1RE7v7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EMP1RE7v7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OJsimpso32?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OJsimpso32</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMalone816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMalone816</a><a href="https://twitter.com/JaySaff85?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JaySaff85</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SkysTheLimitWR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkysTheLimitWR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachPoe1914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachPoe1914</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a> <a href="https://t.co/MDLDCcOSGI">pic.twitter.com/MDLDCcOSGI</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='350825' first='Caden' last='Butler'] (@Caden_Butler3) <a href="https://twitter.com/Caden_Butler3/status/1853229649976828167?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1627505"],"_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-67b836f8aea6c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lincoln offensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='1627505' first='Jesus' last='Garcia II'] picked up an offer from San Diego State last Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garcia was part of an offensive line for a Lincoln team that won the Open Division championship in San Diego and a state championship. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He also holds offers from San Jose State, Northrn Arizona, Utah State, Sacramento State, Colorado State and UNLV.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After great conversation with <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachM_Schmidt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachM_Schmidt</a> over the phone I am honored to receive my 7th scholarship offer to the <a href="https://twitter.com/AztecFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AztecFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/THEHIVEFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@THEHIVEFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JsonCarter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JsonCarter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Smith_prodotype?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Smith_prodotype</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ERNIE_SD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ERNIE_SD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNestSD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheNestSD</a> <a href="https://t.co/9vBXhb7qlO">pic.twitter.com/9vBXhb7qlO</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1627505' first='Jesus' last='Garcia II'] (@JMGII2026) <a href="https://twitter.com/JMGII2026/status/1890612940539089031?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1000890"],"_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-67b836f8aeab6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mission Viejo quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1000890' first='Luke' last='Fahey'] had a big week picking up offers from Texas Tech, Tulane and Charlotte.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fahey split reps with a senior but completed 77 percent of his passes for 149 yards per game with 17 touchdowns and zero interceptions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Charlotte was the 25th school to offer Fahey, who also picked up an offer from Fresno State less than two weeks ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed and Humbled to receive an offer from Texas Tech !! <a href="https://t.co/ptfCZC7lDT">pic.twitter.com/ptfCZC7lDT</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1000890' first='Luke' last='Fahey'] 2026 QB (@LukeFahey03) <a href="https://twitter.com/LukeFahey03/status/1890427943253397798?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1382571"],"_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-67b836f8aeaf9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Chaparral class of 2027 receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1382571' first='Tycen' last='Johnson'] was offered by Sacramento State on Wednesday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Johnson had 374 yards with four touchdowns as a sophomore last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sacramento State is the eighth school to offer Johnson joining Washington, BYU and Utah among others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm blessed to receive my 8th D1 offer from Sacramento State!!🟢⚪️<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachMarshawn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachMarshawn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Ramer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Ramer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDeeWR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDeeWR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BlairAngulo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BlairAngulo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Rivals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rivals</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/premiumsportsla?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@premiumsportsla</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/5StarScouting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@5StarScouting</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/On3Recruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@On3Recruits</a> <a href="https://t.co/8l2TtYUF6C">pic.twitter.com/8l2TtYUF6C</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1382571' first='Tycen' last='Johnson'] (@tycen_johnson5) <a href="https://twitter.com/tycen_johnson5/status/1892389501386760247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["404913"],"_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-67b836f8aeb3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sierra Canyon class of 2027 cornerback [player_tooltip player_id='404913' first='Havon' last='Finney Jr.'] had a major week picking up offers from Maryland, Oklahoma and Michigan.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Finney Jr. had four interceptions, 16 deflections and a forced fumble for Sierra Canyon as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Michigan is the 24th school to offer Finney Jr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AG2G?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AG2G</a> After a great conversation with the Michigan Coaching Staff, I am pleased to announce that I have received an offer from the University of Michigan. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoWolverines?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoWolverines</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SierraCanyonFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SierraCanyonFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UMichFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UMichFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLMorgan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLMorgan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadSimmons_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChadSimmons_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BlairAngulo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BlairAngulo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://t.co/efgGRM2DDn">pic.twitter.com/efgGRM2DDn</a></p>&mdash; Havon Finney Jr | Class Of 2027 (@havonfinneyjr) <a href="https://twitter.com/havonfinneyjr/status/1892055168063001085?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->
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