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Top California recruits make commitments as July rankings are released

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 9:44 PM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Top California recruits make commitments as July rankings are released

Summary

The newly released 2027 Rivals rankings highlight significant commitments among California prospects. Donte Wright, a cornerback from Long Beach Poly, commits to Miami after speculation of a potential flip from Georgia. USC secures Honor Fa’alave-Johnson, who had multiple offers but felt a strong connection to the Trojans. Myels Smith, rated highly as a defensive tackle, remains committed to Texas A&M, citing strong coaching support. Ohio State holds onto Marcus Fakatou following an official visit, while Eli Woodard flips to Miami from USC amid interest from Cal. Charles Davis also commits to Cal after favoring UCLA initially. The recruitment continues to evolve as schools vie for these top talents.

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By the Numbers

•Donte Wright commits to Miami, previously linked to Georgia.
•Honor Fa’alave-Johnson remains committed to USC despite Texas interest.
•Myels Smith stays with Texas A&M, focused on development.
•Marcus Fakatou holds firm with Ohio State after an emotional visit.
•Eli Woodard flips to Miami, favoring it over Cal and UCLA.

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9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Rivals300 recruiting intel: More thoughts on top California prospects

What they're saying

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The new 2027 rankings were released Monday and there were a lot of changes after all the big summer events. Here’s the latest intel and some thoughts on the top players in California heading through July: Donte Wright – Miami commit When Wright was committed to Georgia, a lot of the talk around him was […]
— Yahoo Sports

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