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Early Signing Period 2020 Live Thread!

Meet the newest members of the Cal Football family.

Leland
Dec 16, 2020
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Today marks the start of the early signing period for prospective student-athletes. Rob and other members of the WFCrew will have a more in-depth breakdown of our signees on Friday—check our YouTube channel for that—but we’ll kick things off with a brief introduction today on all the newest Bears.

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This post will be routinely updated with players as they come in, so keep checking back in.


Staying local, the linebackers corp will be bolstered by the addition of three-star Kaleb Elarm-Orrs (0.8853). Looking forward to seeing KJEO represent the East Bay.

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✍️ 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀 His get-off is ridiculous. Versatile and Athletic, KJEO is staying home in The Bay. 🏠 @ka1ebelarmsorr_ | #CalGang21 | #NSD21
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He announced his commitment nearly one year ago, but it’s official that Nate Rutchena (three stars, 0.8444) has now joined the Bears.

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✍️ 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀 Wherever the ball is, that’s where you’ll find Nate. He’s just a football player! 🏈 @nate_rutchena | #CalGang21 | #NSD21
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The first name announced by Cal Athletics was three-star (0.8706) offensive lineman Bastian Swinney.

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✍️ 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀 From Minnesota to Cal, can’t wait to have his big personality and high football IQ in our locker room 🗣️ @BastianSwinney | #CalGang21 | #NSD21
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Continuing our Arizona pipeline and joining the Takers is Hunter Barth (three stars, 0.8593). Looks like having a defensive backs coach from the state of Arizona is paying off already.

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✍️ 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀 If you don’t see him, you will FEEL him. Big hitter from the desert making his way north 🥇 @hunter_barth_ | #CalGang21 | #NSD21
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The defensive line got a little bit better today with the signing of three-star lineman Akili Calhoun (0.8898), who perhaps has the most Cal-appropriate name since Glenn “Anagram” Seaborg.

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✍️ 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀 PEOPLE MOVER. Powerful. Athletic. And he’s staying in the Bay 📍 @AkiliCalhoun | #CalGang21 | #NSD21
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Joining him on the D-line will be Myles Williams (three stars, 0.8540), making the trek to Strawberry Canyon from Southern California.

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✍️ 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀 He hasn’t even realized his potential yet. A natural pass rusher and an explosive athlete 💥 @myles_williams8 | #CalGang21 | #NSD21
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For those of you who like the reemergence of the old-timey tight end under Bill Musgrave, you’ll be excited to see Keleki Latu (0.8497) send in his old-timey fax to Berkeley.

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✍️ 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀 Set the edge and stretch the defense. Keleki is staying close to home! 👍 @KelekiL | #CalGang21 | #NSD21
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And with the re-establishment of WFC North this year, we’re bringing in Oregonian Patrick Hisatake (three stars, 0.8519) to join the esteemed lineage of Wilcox linebackers.

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✍️ 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀 The person. The size. The speed. He’s constantly working to get better every day 👀 @knkzz_ | #CalGang21 | #NSD21
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Hoping to follow in the footsteps of recent #gOLdenbears—like Alex Mack, Mitchell Schwartz, and Patrick Mekari—will be three-star Dylan Jemtegaard (0.8290).

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✍️ 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀 Dreamed of Cal. Offered by Cal. Signed with Cal. The big man is ALL IN. 👊 @bigjemte76 | #CalGang21 | #NSD21
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Perhaps the gem of the class in terms of rating (four stars, 0.9374) is wide receiver J.Michael Sturdivant, who has the potential to become a big playmaker and gamechanger for the Bears.

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✍️ 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀 You might have seen him on ESPN a time or two already, and it won't be the last time. The perfect addition to the #CalFamily ☄️ @jmike_04 | #CalGang21 | #NSD21
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More depth and attacking power off the edge, 3-star OLB Moses Oladejo is in!

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✍️ 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀 An infectious personality who loves learning. This is our kind of player! 🧠 @mosesgokrazy | #CalGang21 | #NSD21
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We have the older Iosefa. Now we have the younger Iosefa. The DB will slide right into becoming a safety for the future.

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✍️ 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀 It just runs in the family. A long and physical DB joining his brother on the mainland 🔨 @fatuvalu | #CalGang21 | #NSD21
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A future QB1 is in the class. 4-star QB Kai Millner joins the fray.

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✍️ 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀 A smooth operator who can make all the throws. He’s coming in ready to compete 🎯 @kmillner5 | #CalGang21 | #NSD21
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The hometown kid stays as the hometown hero. 4-star TE Jermaine Terry is ready to go!

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✍️ 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀 HOMETOWN HERO. He can run. He can catch. He can block. Instant impact ⭐️ @AllDayMaine | #CalGang21 | #NSD21
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The Bears add to the new Takers, as Lu-Magia Hearns stays in the Bay after playing at De La Salle HS.

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✍️ 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀 Electric and has a chip on his shoulder. A winner who’s ready to work. 🏆 @Hearns_21 | #CalGang21 | #NSD21
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Welcome our newest threat on the D-Line for years to come. Destroyer of offensive lines, breaker of first Dow’s, 4-star Derek Wilkins.

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✍️ 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀 He may as well pitch a tent in the opponent's backfield. Constantly causing trouble and getting to the quarterback 💨 @derekwilkinss | #CalGang21 | #NSD21
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Another OL joins the party. The Bay Area’s very own Ryan Lange!

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✍️ 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀 A Bay Area native and a true Bear fan, he’s bringing a big, physical presence to the OL 🐻 @RyanLan89710611 | #CalGang21 | #NSD21
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Another skilled WR. Another 4-Star WR. Welcome Mavin Anderson!

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✍️ 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀 The dude who started it all. The first commit in the class brings physicality to the offense ⚡️ @AndersonMavin | #CalGang21 | #NSD21
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Another future Taker joins the Bear Family. He’s going to be a worry for all OCs.

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✍️ 𝙈𝘼𝘿𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀 Long, athletic, cover guy who loves to compete - and pick the ball off 🕸️ @kk_higgins | #CalGang21 | #NSD21
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Leland
Dec 17, 2020Author

Classes aren't finalized yet, but 21st in the nation and our best class since the Tedford era.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1339369860300587008

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CalBear91
Dec 16, 2020

This is my favorite Cal sports day in a long time! Want to hear more and loving it. Seeing young men make this choice is always a delight. And unlike in the past, we are really doing our best to recruit local and get guys who are strong fits for the uniqueness of Cal.

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