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Southern California Commitment Report

Southern California Commitment Report
Michael Huntley
Michael Huntley July 11, 2025 @ 10:30 AM
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Braylen Turner
Braylen Turner 6'0" | 160 lbs | DB | 2026
CA
Louis Blakely
Louis Blakely 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH | 2026
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Jaxson Gates
Jaxson Gates 6'1" | 170 lbs | DB | 2026
CA
Sarrel Howard
Sarrel Howard 6'2" | 225 lbs | DL | 2026
CA
Brian Bonner
Brian Bonner 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB | 2026
CA
Manoah Faupusa
Manoah Faupusa 6'2" | 310 lbs | DL | 2026
CA
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He is the third player from California in Army's 2026 recruiting class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I&#039;m honored and excited to announce my commitment to Army West Point. <br>Thank you to the Army West Point coaches for this amazing opportunity and for believing in me. <br>And to my parents, a special thank you for your endless love and support. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheBrotherhood?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheBrotherhood</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoArmy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoArmy</a> <a href="https://t.co/IuH6SJCjhg">pic.twitter.com/IuH6SJCjhg</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1707521' first='Louis' last='Blakely'] (@louisblakely7) <a href="https://twitter.com/louisblakely7/status/1941168912072389006?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1182930"],"_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-68708dc6a7758"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Valencia running back [player_tooltip player_id='1182930' first='Brian' last='Bonner'] announced his commitment to Washington on Tuesday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bonner ran for 1493 yards with 25 touchdowns for Valencia last season and had 498 receiving yards with four touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He also had offers from Penn State, Nebraska and UCLA among others. Bonner is the sixth player from California in Washington's 2026 recruiting class and the second running back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Let's rock! <a href="https://t.co/DqgP9tZAib">https://t.co/DqgP9tZAib</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1182930' first='Brian' last='Bonner'] Jr (@Brianbonner34) <a href="https://twitter.com/Brianbonner34/status/1942690676103365025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283645"],"_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-68708dc6a77c8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Santa Margarita defensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='283645' first='Manoah' last='Faupusa'] announced his commitment to Arizona on Sunday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Faupusa had 20 tackles, five for a loss, one sack, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a blocked field goal for St. Ignatius last season. His sophomore season was spent at Los Alamitos.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He also had offers from Colorado, North Carolina, UCLA and USC among others. Faupusa is the seventh player from California in Arizona's 2026 recruiting class and the fourth defensive lineman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">IM HOME! Blessed to announce that I have committed to the University of Arizona! Bear Down🐻⬇️ <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</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/SportsRecruits?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SportsRecruits</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachVandermade?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachVandermade</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SMCHSEagles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SMCHSEagles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJsalavea?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJsalavea</a> <a href="https://t.co/Gs9bp61vWM">pic.twitter.com/Gs9bp61vWM</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='283645' first='Manoah' last='Faupusa'] (@ManoahFaupusa) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManoahFaupusa/status/1941784795169882436?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1591032"],"_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-68708dc6a783d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Damien (La Verne) defensive back [player_tooltip player_id='1591032' first='Jaxson' last='Gates'] announced his commitment to BYU on Tuesday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gates was previously committed to Syracuse, but withdrew his commitment in late June. He also had offers from Michigan State, Utah and Boise State among others. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He had a standout performance at the National Preps Showcase this spring. Gates is the third player from California in BYU's 2026 recruiting class and the fourth defensive back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lord thank you for putting me in this position🙏🏿 Coug Nation let's work!<a href="https://twitter.com/jernarogilford?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jernarogilford</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJayHill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJayHill</a> <a href="https://t.co/QCrRZcZx9O">pic.twitter.com/QCrRZcZx9O</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1591032' first='Jaxson' last='Gates'] (@Jaxson_Gates0) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaxson_Gates0/status/1942639422601846933?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1361595"],"_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-68708dc6a788a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Inglewood edge rusher [player_tooltip player_id='1361595' first='Sarrel' last='Howard'] announced his commitment to Stanford on July 4.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Howard had 70 tackles, 15 for a loss, 12 sacks and a forced fumble for Inglewood last season. He was a top performer at the All-22 camp and the Under Armour Next camp. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He also had offers from San Diego State, UNLV and Colorado State among others. Howard is the fifth player from California in Stanford's 2026 recruiting class and the fourth edge rusher. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you to every coach, recruiter, my family, friends, and most importantly God for the strength and support through this journey. Silicon Valley, I&#039;m Home!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoStanford?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoStanford</a>🌲 <a href="https://t.co/0h0JPr0aqA">pic.twitter.com/0h0JPr0aqA</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1361595' first='Sarrel' last='Howard'] (@sarrelh12) <a href="https://twitter.com/sarrelh12/status/1941224774149218793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1707523"],"_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-6870afb6d6aaf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Orange Vista defensive back [player_tooltip player_id='1707523' first='Braylen' last='Turner'] announced his commitment to Utah Tech on Monday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Turner had three interceptions and a blocked field goal for Orange Vista last season. He competed at Utah Tech's camp on July 1 and came away with an offer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">New Home!!<a href="https://twitter.com/UtahTech_Fball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UtahTech_Fball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coach_moynahan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_moynahan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coachrhud?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coachrhud</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/crossdevante?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@crossdevante</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_JacobP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_JacobP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SSchraderOn3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SSchraderOn3</a> <a href="https://t.co/1bf3bfm1qC">pic.twitter.com/1bf3bfm1qC</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1707523' first='Braylen' last='Turner'] (@TunerBraylen) <a href="https://twitter.com/TunerBraylen/status/1942471863617061262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->
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