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Cal football recruiting commitment #4: Lonny Powell, Sacramento linebacker

Thank you, Coach. May we have another?

Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Well, Coach Likens, it looks like you are lonely no more, because someone else also has a commitment now.

On Thursday afternoon, the Bears struck gold with their fourth recruit in the last month, securing the services of one Lonny Powell, who hails from Sacramento.

The news was first hinted at by recruiting coordinator and running backs coach Pierre Ingram...

...and then confirmed with these:

Powell picked the Bears over reported offers from Colorado, Colorado St. and Eastern Washington, per Rivals, but this may be a case of Cal getting in on the ground floor before he blows up.For what it's worth, Ryan Gorcey dug up this take from Sacramento reporter Joe Davidson last year:

The rankings

Hudl highlight tape located here, which I'll be writing about next week.

Scout: 3 stars

Rivals: Not rated

ESPN: Not listed

247sports: Not listed

For now, revel and celebrate! Welcome, Lonny, and Go Bears!