Elyjah Staples commits to Cal following successful visit weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 5:49 AM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Elyjah Staples, a four-star linebacker from Los Angeles, has announced his commitment to the University of California, Berkeley. The decision follows a significant visit weekend, where Staples emerged as one of the standout prospects. His commitment adds to Cal's recruitment momentum, expected to see several new pledges in the coming days. Staples expressed his reasons for choosing the Bears but did not disclose specific details during the announcement.
- •Elyjah Staples is a four-star linebacker from Marquez High School.
- •His commitment to Cal came after a successful recruitment visit.
- •Cal anticipates more commitments following this weekend's activities.
- •Staples is considered one of the key recruits for the Bears.
- 5:49 AMYahoo Sports — Four-star LB Elyjah Staples commits to Cal, breaks down his decision
"Los Angeles (Calif.) Marquez athlete Elyjah Staples has committed to Cal and broke down why he chose the Bears. Cal had a huge visit weekend and we expect several names to pop as commitments over the next few days. Staples was the one of the headliners of the weekend and he pulled the trigger earlier tonight. “I […]
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