Arizona Wildcats add commitment from cornerback Jacob Whitehead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Arizona Wildcats have gained a commitment from Jacob Whitehead, a 3-star cornerback from Crean Lutheran High School, as they prepare for the 2026 season. Whitehead, who is 6-foot-3 and around 170 pounds, becomes the fifth player from Crean Lutheran to commit to Arizona for the 2027 class. The Wildcats outperformed 23 other schools to secure Whitehead's commitment, which includes notable programs like Alabama, Oregon, and USC. He previously played at schools such as Inglewood and St. John Bosco, where he showcased his talent before transferring to Crean Lutheran for his final high school season. This commitment brings Arizona's total for the 2027 recruiting class to 18 players.
- •Jacob Whitehead announces commitment to Arizona Wildcats.
- •Whitehead played at Crean Lutheran and previously at St. John Bosco.
- •He is the fifth Crean Lutheran player to commit to Arizona.
- •Arizona's 2027 recruiting class now includes 18 commitments.
- •Whitehead chose Arizona over schools like Alabama and USC.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona gets commitment from 3-star CB Jacob Whitehead, 5th Crean Lutheran prospect in 2027 class
"The Arizona Wildcats have officially started their prep for the 2026 season, kicking off fall camp on Wednesday. Early that evening, Arizona’s future defense picked up another member from the Recruiting Trail. Jacob Whitehead, a 3-star Southern California cornerback, announced his decision to play football in Tucson. Whitehead is the fifth member of Orange County’s […]
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