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HIGH SCHOOL

Elyjah Staples

Athlete

6′3″ / 205 lbs

Huntington Park, CA

Marquez

Class of 2027

StaplesElyjah

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Rating: 90.2

School Preferences

California

Committed

5/30/2026

Arizona

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Arizona State

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BYU

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Kansas

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06/19/2026

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Updates

4 days ago by Jim McGill

Bears Prepare For First Big Official Visit Weekend of the Spring

Bears to host a talented group of a dozen 2027 recruits to kick off official visit month tomorrow

4 days ago by Greg Richardson

2027 Recruiting Update - May 27th

The next three weekends will define Cal's 2027 recruiting season. The Bears will host a large chunk of their priority targets (and backups) along with some already committed prospects. We will have stories up by Thursday of each week outlining who is coming and what's on the lineMalakai Taufoou 's decision to verbally commit to the Ducks took me by surprise. I've now heard from sources outside Cal that Oregon offered him just under $1M for two years at the last minute. That's somewhat mind-boggling given that Safety is generally the lowest valued position group on the field. I think Taufoou can really play and because of that I don't believe Cal will go away and with HS recruits, a lot can change when NIL commitments have to become specific near NSDDane Weber will announce on Thursday and I continue to feel very confident he will select the Bears. This will have recruiting implications for the remaining WR, TE and RB targets on the board, especially if he has a similar Elite 11 performance to the one JKS put up two years agoEli Woodard, who plays WR for Weber in HS, has already said that Cal is among his top 2 (He's since mentioned he will take a visit to UCLA but they are likely in the third slot here), along with Miami. If Miami gives him a crazy dollar figure, then all bets are off, but otherwise, I like where Cal sits with Woodard. Woodard is a very capable deep threat despite having good speed (10.7 100M) and not elite speed. His size and his knack for getting separation count for more than raw wheelsDon't be surprised to see the Bears add two more WRs in the 2027 class for a total of four playersCal wants a TE from the prep ranks and are tracking three talented players (Moraga will have more on that shortly)If there's a position group that lacks a commitment where the Bears will take quite a few players, it's the Offensive Line. OL recruiting overview. I expect to see Cal take four lineman. The Bears have the 12 players outlined in the article, with five or six of those players being priority onesKeep an eye on CB Kamil Loud. the former Bay Area native, now in Las Vegas, likes Cal and his hometown ties may be significant. His teammate Hayden Stepp is a 5-star prospect and the top of Cal's DB boardAnother interesting prospect to track is San Jose Valley Christian Edge Rusher Cameron Saunders. He's rising up a lot of schools' boards, and his local ties make him of obvious interest to the BearsElyjah Staples is IMO, among the very best LB prospects in the West. He's got good size and speed, and plays with his hair on fire. He can play inside or out as well. Cal has a good shot to land his pledge

1 mo ago by Greg Richardson

Speculation: Five recruits who we can imagine committing soon

Reading the tea leaves, consulting the Ouija board, putting a finger up to the wind, and this is what came out the other side.(1) Malachi McFarland: The speedy RB from La Verne has been on campus multiple times this recruiting season, and it feels like the positive vibes are mutual. His 10.5 100M speed will look good in Blue and Gold if the Bears can earn his pledge(2) Isaiah Bertola: The Campbell High connection with JKS will likely prove too much to overcome for this hulking four-star Offensive Lineman. (3) Calvin Moala: An under-the-radar big boy, Moala is just the type of nasty road grader Tosh wants in Berkeley. anchoring his offensive line. Will take some work to beat out Utah, but the proximity to home and his comfort at Cal may be the difference.(4) Jaderian Jones: The Texas DE with 30 offers, including Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Miami, Oklahoma, etc loved his visit to Berkeley last month and could be ready to pull the trigger(5) Elyjah Staples: This one could come down to a Bay Area battle with Stanford. The two-way star projects at ILB and having a defensive-minded HC may tip the scales in the Bears favor

1 mo ago by Greg Richardson

Friday's Visitor List

This is the best list of visitors for a Spring weekend that I can ever remember. Long list and full of elite prospects.Some of the recruits will be at Saturday's practice, too, so you'll see them on that list, too.Commitments -Gunnar Perry: Linebacker - The '27 verbal and brother of Cooper Perry is spending the weekend in BerkeleyOffers out - Hayden Stepp: Cornerback - This 5-Star Las Vegas native has offers from everyone and is doing a circuit of non official visits including this weekend's stop at Cal.Isaiah Bertola: Offensive Line - The former Hawaii teammate of JKS is a highly touted fourth star and is a priority for Cal. While he has upwards of 20 offers (Oregon, USC, Auburn, etc), Bertola has only scheduled an official to Berkeley and could pull the trigger this weekendMyles Smith: Edge - A 4-Star Michigan product, Smith will be tough to pry away from the Wolverines, who he visited earlier this week. Brayton Feister: Linebacker - The Ohio native and high 4-star recently picked up an Ohio State offer and may be the #1 linebacker on their board. He's someone Tosh covets. Kahlio Vaetoe: Defensive Lineman - The three-star NorCal native has offers from Cal, USC, and Utah, among others. Fui Vakapuna: Edge - A three-star from Utah, Vakapuna doesn't yet have the offer list of some other Edges that Cal is pursuing, but he's a high upside playerBraylen Ross: Wide Receiver - The lanky 6'4 San Diego product may grow into a Tight End. He's a 3-StarLucas Rhoa: Offensive Lineman - The 3-star interior OL from Orange County has a 5-star offer list as he's been offered by every blueblood program in the nationEvan Mack: Cornerback - Yet another long cover corner at 6'4, Mack has 4-Stars and Cal wants the Crean Lutheran productElyjah Staples: Athlete - A two-way stud who could play TE, LB, and even Safety. The three star is rising up recruiting boards fastMalachi McFarland: Running Back - He's not the biggest but he may well be the fastest RB on the West Coast. McFarland really likes Cal and could pull the trigger soonIsaac Cook: Wide Receiver - A bit of a sleeper despite massive production at Cathedral Catholic in San Diego. Cook's not big nor super fast but he's elusive, strong and just a good football player. If the Bears push him, he could commit this weekend.Caden Jones: Quarterback - Another Crean Lutheran product, it's unclear where Jones sits on the Bears' priority list at QB but he has a Cal offerCalvin Moala: Offensive Lineman - A bruising three star product with a mean streak, Moala is already 300lbs+. He favors Utah and Cal at the moment.Others:Chase Young: Cornerback - The long De La Salle product has a Stanford offer and is hoping to get one from the Bears.Deshaun Jackson: Offensive Line - the Liberty Ranch product is also looking for a Cal offer

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