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Cal is continuing to go hard after Southern recruits, as our most recent weekend of visits exhibits. The press is on.
Georgia commit New Orleans (La.) Holy Cross wide receiver Michael Chigbu picked up a Cal offer. It might be tough to get him away from the Bulldogs, but it's nice to see Cal aiming high.
#UGA WR Michael Chigbu on his second visit to Athens "It was Beautiful" (VIP) http://t.co/oudKkUU4VM @Dawgs247 @Mansell247 @GentryEstes247
— Jake Rowe (@Rowe247) December 14, 2014
#Cal offers 2015 #UGA commit WR Michael Chigbu (Holy Cross HS, LA) @King_Chig15 @VarsityPreps @SouthRecruit1 #GoBears
— Coach Warren VPreps (@DemetricDWarren) December 10, 2014
Rivals250 linebacker Murfreesboro (Tn.) Oakland linebacker Josh Smith is one such target. Cal has offered the Vanderbilt commit, and Smith will trek out West for the experience. Ole Miss, Kentucky and Oklahoma are also lined up for trips, with Vandy getting the last word.
Cal is the latest school to offer 2015 #Rivals250 Vanderbilt commit Josh Smith http://t.co/878vGAzrVv pic.twitter.com/Kbeq3jgw2p
— Woody Wommack (@RivalsWoody) December 12, 2014
Powder Springs (Ga.) McEachern athlete/quarterback and Duke commit T.J. Rahming is also on the radar of the coaching staff. The Blue Devils will do everything in their power to keep him though.
Despite a commitment to #Duke, 3-star WR T.J.Rahming is eyeing a visit to #Cal: http://t.co/m4NQ44FJDG pic.twitter.com/3VKx656vj8
— Rivals.com (@Rivals) November 22, 2014
Cal's biggest offensive line target remains Oklahoma City (Ok.) Casady School offensive guard Josh Wariboko. The competition is fierce (Ohio State, Oklahoma, UCLA, USC, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, Louisville and California is his current list). Adam Grosbard of SMU Rivals has more.
Wariboko is not sure when he will make his commitment but he gave three possibilities: Next week on his birthday (December 17), at the All-American game, or on Signing Day itself. The 6-foot-3, 314-pound guard says the three most important characteristics of his future school are going to be, "Resources after college, a good football program and academics."
The Bears still have to ensure they solidify the commitments of this year's recruiting class. Atlanta (Ga.) Westminster defensive end Russell Ude (scouting report) committed to Cal, but it's not totally secure yet. Miami is coming a calling.
DE Russell Ude Planning to Visit Miami ($) http://t.co/pIAodGlGIX
— InsideTheU.com (@InsideTheU) December 2, 2014
One of Cal's top targets is Pleasant Hill (Ca.) Diablo Valley C.C. cornerback Antoine Albert. Albert was high on Oregon State but does not seem keen on following Mike Riley to Nebraska, so that's not happening. Looks like Iowa State is climbing into the mix though.
3-star JuCo DB Antoine Albert says #Nebraska is out, but wait, THERE'S MORE ($) https://t.co/29u1ogrmkW #Cal
— Cal Rivals (@CalRivals) December 13, 2014
(Diablo Valley JC)JUCO DB @AAlbert_14 Antoine Albert had a in home visit with Iowa State coaches today pic.twitter.com/v2OGCDvrwS
— Juco Football Frenzy (@JUCOFFrenzy) December 12, 2014
Chino Hills (Ca.) Ayala cornerback Malik Psalms (scouting report) appears rock solid.
Where am I gunna win championships at ? I'll give you a hint pic.twitter.com/Kr1JYQyzc2
— •TARZAN• (@MalikPsalms) December 12, 2014
Cal also needs to get started on 2016, which could shape up to be a really strong class if the Bears produce the season we're all hoping for. Etiwanda (Ca.) defensive back Treyjohn Butler seems to like what he's seeing from the Bears staff. Arizona State, Northwestern, Washington, and Washington State have all offered.
2016 four-star DB Treyjohn Butler influenced after talks with #Cal coaches http://t.co/B1E14Lzpu2 pic.twitter.com/p81LZOFWJr
— Adam Gorney (@adamgorney) November 24, 2014
Defensive tackle always remains a priority for the 4-3, with 2016 Destrehan (La.) defensive tackle Glen Logan receiving an offer.
#Cal offers 2016 4 Star DL Glen Logan(Destrehan HS, LA) @glen_logan97 @VarsityPreps @SouthRecruit1 #GoBears
— Coach Warren VPreps (@DemetricDWarren) December 11, 2014
As for our newest Cal commits, learn more about Nick Buchanan here.
Nick Buchanan (@Nbuchanan70) talks about his #Cal pledge, his sister & QB @R_Bowers12 in this FREE one-on-one: http://t.co/EtZnNJSeLG
— Ryan Gorcey (@RGBearTerritory) December 16, 2014
Here's a lot more on DeVante Wilson.
Riverside CC (Calif) DE Devante Wilson goes in-depth on why he switched his commitment from #WashingtonState to #Cal http://t.co/4RJJSSlDm5
— Greg Biggins (@GregBiggins) December 14, 2014