Lane Kiffin, LSU miss on top JUCO cornerback recruit Alius Mayo
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Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Lane Kiffin and LSU football missed out on top JUCO cornerback recruit Alius Mayo, who committed to Cal on August 2. Mayo, a 6-foot-4, 190-pound defensive back from Modesto Junior College, was ranked as the No. 1 JUCO cornerback and No. 1 California prospect. He previously shined at Stockton's Lincoln High before pursuing his junior college career. His commitment adds to Cal's local recruiting success under coach Tosh Lupoi. Kiffin continues to target California recruits, leveraging his past ties to the state.
- •Alius Mayo commits to Cal on August 2.
- •Mayo ranked as the nation's top JUCO cornerback.
- •He starred at Modesto Junior College before committing.
- •Kiffin has strong ties to California recruiting.
- •Mayo excelled at Lincoln High prior to JUCO.
- 12:52 AMYahoo Sports — LSU, Lane Kiffin miss out on No. 1 JUCO CB recruit after Cal commitment
"LSU football head coach Lane Kiffin came close to landing one of the nation's best remaining JUCO recruits in Alius Mayo.
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