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Southern California Recruiting Report (Part 2)

Southern California Recruiting Report (Part 2)
Michael Huntley
Michael Huntley December 30, 2023 @ 01:12 AM
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Jack Wagner
Jack Wagner 2024
CA
Lucas Steen
Lucas Steen 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH | 2024
CA
Cole Leinart
Cole Leinart 6'4" | 190 lbs | QB | 2026
CA
Toby Mealer
Toby Mealer 6'5" | 355 lbs | OL | 2025
AZ
Matai Jefferson
Matai Jefferson 6'6" | 350 lbs | OL | 2025
CA
Hunter Najm
Hunter Najm 6'2" | 170 lbs | QB | 2024
CA
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Arizona State
Matai Jefferson

Matai Jefferson

CA
OL
HEIGHT 6'6"
WEIGHT 350
POS OL
CLASS 2025
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Matai
Jefferson OL
Class
2025
Height
6'6"
Weight
350
HS
Warren
|
CA
Southern California Recruiting Report (Part 2)
St. John Bosco class of 2025 offensive lineman Matai Jefferson announced his commitment to Arizona State on Christmas.Jefferson...
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Southern Methodist
Cole Leinart

Cole Leinart

CA
QB
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 190
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Cole
Leinart QB
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
Weight
190
HS
Redondo Union
|
CA
Southern California Recruiting Report (Part 2)
Newport Harbor class of 2026 quarterback Cole Leinart picked up an offer from Duke.Leinart played in one game...
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Washington State
Hunter Najm

Hunter Najm

CA
QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 170
POS QB
CLASS 2024
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Class
2024
Height
6'2"
Weight
170
HS
Aliso Niguel
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CA
Southern California Recruiting Report (Part 2)
Aliso Niguel quarterback Hunter Najm announced his commitment to Washington State as a preferred walk on.Najm threw for...
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