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The California Golden Bears are finishing their class off with a flourish, landing the commitments of four players (athlete Keith Washington, wide receiver Brandon Singleton, wide receiver Carlos Strickland, offensive lineman Patrick Mekari) his past week. How will they wrap up their recruiting class?
The Bears have two visitors this week: The committed Mekari, and the still deciding Honolulu (Hi.) Punahou offensive lineman Semisi Uluave.
.@t_howard96 welcomes Patrick Mekari (@PattM5997) into the fold, and talks about his "big brother" @WesterfieldNoah: http://t.co/zidWBITPNB
— Ryan Gorcey (@RGBearTerritory) January 29, 2015
My scouting take on new Cal OL commit Patrick Mekari http://t.co/4Ef0tGAnof Better than his ranking IMO
— Jamie Uyeyama (@jamieuyeyama) January 29, 2015
Tech target and 4-star OG Semisi Uluave. I'm guessing Cal joins Tech & Oregon in 3 RT @suluave15: on to my visit to Cal tonight! #GoBears
— Daniel Paulling (@DanielPaulling) January 29, 2015
Cal commit and Atlanta (Ga.) Dunwoody offensive tackle Nick Buchanan is the big recruit to keep an eye on in terms of potential decommits. Cal has already lost one lineman in Johnny Capra and can ill-afford looking for another replacement this late in the cycle. Florida will be his final official, with Georgia still applying the pressure.
I know #UGA really, really wants OL Nick Buchanan. He's meeting with Cal coaches tonight. Visiting Florida #Gators this wkd
— Michael Carvell (@Carvell_AJC) January 29, 2015
Thought Florida was supposed to be hot. Finna freeze down here in Gainesville.
— Nick Buchanan (@Nbuchanan70) January 31, 2015
Cal commit and Little Rock (Ark.) defensive end Luc Bequette has thrown an eleventh hour curve ball. Bequette is taking a last minute visit to Florida.
Luc Bequette is officially visiting Florida this weekend. The LR Catholic DL-OL is committed to Cal.
— Richard Davenport (@ArRecruitingGuy) January 31, 2015
Another priority recruit to watch out for is Gainesville (Ga.) athlete Chris Williamson. Williamson will be making a crucial trip to Florida this weekend along with Buchanan, and then is expected to make his decision Monday. CGB will have coverage of his event. Florida has the late buzz.
Great inhome visit with the Florida staff! Ready for my official this weekend #GatorNation #GatorGang #Gators pic.twitter.com/6i8QufMzmO
— Chris Williamson (@Chris_Will8) January 28, 2015
Expert Analysis: Williamson Very High on U-M - @ChadSimmons_ gives latest on Michigan's standing w/ Chris Williamson http://t.co/gYcHZfxava
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) January 30, 2015
In the case that Buchanan decides to go elsewhere, the Bears might have to look at any other options they can find. Cal has supposedly offered Boise State offensive line commit Eric Quevedo from West Covina as a potential backup. It's a long shot though.
Received my 5th offer from CAL #GoBears pic.twitter.com/bLVmNKWa00
— Eric Quevedo (@ericquevedo_) January 28, 2015
It does not look like Quevedo is taking a visit and will stick with his Boise State pledge, so even if Cal has room this is probably going to be a rough conversion.