Southern California Commitment Report

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1718425"],"_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-6896d1a9e5de4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Don Lugo lineman [player_tooltip player_id='1718425' first='Reno' last='Aceves'] announced his commitment to Utah Tech on July 28. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He is lengthy at 6-foot-7 and uses that length to keep arm extension in pass protection. Aveces moves pretty well laterally and could keep his pad level a bit lower, which is tough for a guy his size. He has a good motor and can put guys on the ground if they get complacent for a second. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">IM HOME! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AG2G?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AG2G</a> 🙏🦬‼️<a href="https://twitter.com/Coachrhud?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coachrhud</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CJTurner__?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CJTurner__</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachNolanGivan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachNolanGivan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachL_Anderson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachL_Anderson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UtahTech_Fball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UtahTech_Fball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachJKnight?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachJKnight</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachcastro626?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachcastro626</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coach_fierro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coach_fierro</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachCalvin_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachCalvin_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepRedzoneCA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepRedzoneCA</a> <a href="https://t.co/P9NrDiaV7O">pic.twitter.com/P9NrDiaV7O</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1718425' first='Reno' last='Aceves'] (@reno_aceves) <a href="https://twitter.com/reno_aceves/status/1950270989771927655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283607"],"_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-6896d1a9e5e3e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Oaks Christian defensive back [player_tooltip player_id='283607' first='Davon' last='Benjamin'] announced his commitment to Oregon last Thursday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Benjamin earned Prep Redzone All-Southern California Junior team honors and had six interceptions with two forced fumbles for Oaks Christian last year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He chose Oregon over Washington, Texas and Michigan among others who also offered him. Benjamin is the sixth player from California in Oregon's 2026 recruiting class and the fourth defensive back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="art" dir="ltr">🦆🦆 <a href="https://t.co/89ujKlWVRm">https://t.co/89ujKlWVRm</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='283607' first='Davon' last='Benjamin'] Jr (@da5von) <a href="https://twitter.com/da5von/status/1952091375388004448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["780348"],"_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-6896eb6267a3c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vista Murrieta receiver [player_tooltip player_id='780348' first='Tyler' last='Caldwell'] announced his commitment to Cal Poly last Sunday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Caldwell caught 62 passes for 834 yards with nine touchdowns last season for Vista Murrieta. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He also had offers from Northern Arizona, Nevada, Air Force, Weber State, Dartmouth and Eastern Washington. Caldwell is the tenth player from California in Cal Poly's 2026 recruiting class and the first receiver. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am truly blessed and excited to announce my commitment to <a href="https://twitter.com/calpolyfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@calpolyfootball</a> I want to thank my family, coaches, and teammates that have supported me along the way. Thanks <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachTSturdy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachTSturdy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachWulff?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachWulff</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRomeroCP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachRomeroCP</a> for this incredible opportunity! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RideHigh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RideHigh</a> <a href="https://t.co/aWxHLiqNte">pic.twitter.com/aWxHLiqNte</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='780348' first='Tyler' last='Caldwell'] (@TJC1310) <a href="https://twitter.com/TJC1310/status/1952184493676364208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1686102"],"_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-6896eb6267a94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mater Dei running back [player_tooltip player_id='1686102' first='Justin' last='Lewis'] announced his commitment to UMass on July 30.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lewis ran for 1306 yards with 15 touchdowns for Thousand Oaks last season and has since transferred to Mater Dei. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He also had offers from Cornell, Montana, Northern Arizona and Penn among others. Lewis is the first player from California in UMass' 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">All of the glory to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I am blessed to announce my commitment to the University of Massachusetts!!<a href="https://twitter.com/UMassFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@umassfootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UMassCoachJake?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UMassCoachJake</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLark_28?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLark_28</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coachharasymiak?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coachharasymiak</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrandonHuffman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TomLoy247</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBiggins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregBiggins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SWiltfong_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SWiltfong_</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://t.co/ENBuGTdqAg">pic.twitter.com/ENBuGTdqAg</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='1686102' first='Justin' last='Lewis'] (@JustinLewis2026) <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinLewis2026/status/1950663429913710769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html -->