Big Sacto LB Moses Oladejo Makes it 11 For Cal

6-3/240 3 star Conumnes Oaks linebacker Moses Oladejo became the 11^th member of Cal’s 2021 class today with his commitment to Cal. 

“From the jump, when I came down to Cal’s Junior Day, I just felt like it was a great opportunity,” said Oladejo. “Cal’s a prestigious university that offers you so many opportunities in life. I’ve heard this from a lot of people but Cal’s not just a 4-year degree but a 40-year decision.  That’s something you can take with you your whole life. That’s a great stamp by your name. I wanted to take advantage of that opportunity and get a great start on life.”

Cal’s coaching expertise, particularly at his position with three current or former LB coaches and defensive coordinators in head coach Justin Wilcox and DC Peter Sirmon and co-DC Tim DeRuyter played a role in Oladejo’s decision, as well.

“That’s some great experience there,” said Oladejo. “You have the opportunity to gain knowledge from the best. They all have great experience and expertise. I’ve got to take advantage and get to work.”

Oladejo totalled 84 tackles, five sacks, six passes defended, four forced fumbles at a junior for 8-4 Consumnes Oaks. 

Count head coach Andrew Bettencourt a big fan of the future Bear.

“He’s a 16-year old kid who looks like he’s 23,” said Bettencourt. “Genetically, he’s a freak. And that’s come about really in the last year or so.

“Athletically what he possesses is long levers. That’s the kind of thing they search for at the next level. Things like extension. What he possesses athletically, he’s your multi-faceted athlete. He can play inside. He can play outside. He may even grow to be Chase Young-size at 6-5//260 and put his hand in the dirt. But what makes him different from kids his size, normally they’re playing d-end. They don’t have his hip movement or ability to change direction. So he’s using his lanes as an edge rusher, as a dropper to take away those angles. Where you have a slot receiver who can separate on speed, his change of direction ability, length and speed take that away.

“He’s a remarkable specimen and the sky’s the limit for him with him still learning his body. I got there last year and he was a 185-pound, lanky, skinny receiver. I’m 6’2 with 6’5 wing span. When I checked him with his 7-foot plus wingspan, I said, ‘Nope, no receiver for you. You’re going to linebacker and tight end.’ He trusted me and said he’d do what I asked. We put him on a weight program and told him what to eat. Our weight program is pretty extensive. So he just naturally started putting on mass and he kept his speed up.

“For his size, he runs really well. 235 pounds and he runs a 4.7, with 4.65 in his future. With that size and numbers, that’s a first three round NFL draft kid.”

Off the field, the Bears appear to be getting a gem, as well, with a 3.3 gpa and a quality student athlete as a person.

“Outside of athletic ability, you guys at Cal got an exceptional young man,” said Bettencourt. “He’s an incredible kid. ‘Yes sir, no sir.’ Walks up and shakes your hand whenever he sees you. You can’t put a measure on what that means to a program. That’s where schools like Cal have that standard of what they’re looking for in their players and for their university. It helps that he’s been there multiple times and he’s seen it and felt it.”

The Bears beat out Colorado, Arizona, Kansas and more for Oladejo’s services.

RATINGS:

Rivals: 3 Star, 5.5 Rating

247:  3 Star, 88 rating, 32^nd rated OLB nationally

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