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Cal Football 2020 Early Signing Day Central

The Bears are expected to sign most of their 2020 class commits today on the first day of the early signing period. Follow along as the LOI's roll in.
By Jim McGill
December 18, 2019
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The Bears are expected to sign most of their 2020 class commits today on the first day of the early signing period. We’ll be updating the progress of today’s signing activity here throughout the day. 

Kicking things of with a look back:

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207085249097695232

The first signing of the day came from down under, with Aussie punter Jamieson Sheahan first in line to ink with the Bears. The 22-year old Aussie Rules Football punter brings a big leg and an accurate touch to the Bears and will replace fellow Aussie punter Stephen Coutts, who is set to graduate.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207273328664182784

Big 6-3/2€0 OG/DT Jaedon Roberts‍ is in next for the Bears. The physically-dominant Roberts excelled on both sides of the line but will likely come in on the offensive side of the ball. Originally from Sausalito, CA, Roberts stars for Avon Old Farms High School in Avon, CT.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207283567048290304

6-2/205 Desert Ridge (Mesa, AZ) receiver Aidan Lee‍ is third in line for the Bears today. The big, physical receiver had a breakout season this year, hauling in 76 passes for 1,088 yards and 10 tds as a senior.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207302648761729026

Elite track and field and football athlete Mason Mangum‍ is #4 for Cal today. The 6-0/175 speedster (4.45 forty) scored 3 td's in last weekend Texas 6A state semifinal victory. So far this season, Mangum has compiled 61 catches for 957 yards and 13 td’s for Westlake.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207308185800830977

Cal signee #5 is big 6-4/330 DT Ricky Correia‍. Correia dominated both sides of the line for state champ Fresno’s Central East High School, even scoring a touchdown at jumbo fullback. Correia overcame two broken wrists to tally 73 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss and seven sacks on the season.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207318171973083136

Next up is 6-2/210 Jesuit Catholic (Portland, OR) HS linebacker Andy Alfieri‍. The tough-nosed LB overcame a spinal fracture to help lead his squad to the state semifinals this season.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207320061481865216

Signee #7 is Bishop Amat running back Damien Moore‍ The 5-10/185 Moore was named Co-MVP of the talented Mission League in his senior season.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207321280791187456

Next up is big, rangy 6-4/215 WR Tommy Christakos‍ . The Chaparal/Scottsdale athlete also has a big leg and should compete at PK for the Bears, too.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207322321419001856

Signee #9 is 6-1/185 Hart/Newhall QB Zach Johnson‍. The 3 star QB overcame a rough start to finish with 27 tds and 13 ints with 2,788 yards and a 60% completion rate, following in the footsteps of former Hart/Cal QB greats Joe Kapp and Kyle Boller.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207323323975094272

Next up at #10 is 5-10/165 Corona Centennial DB Isaiah Young‍. One of the early commits for Cal who helped build the class, Young is in the mold of Cal nickel back Traveon Beck -tough in coverage and never backs down.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207325719178514432

Signee #11 was 6-3/199 Buhach Colony (Atwater, CA) DB and 2020 Cal recruiter extraordinaire, Trey Paster‍ . The 3 star DB brings great length and a big-hitting, aggressive coverage playing style to the field

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207327593009049601

Signee #12 was a big one for the Bears, holding off Oregon for the talented 4 star Central East/Fresno 6-2/180 receiver, Jeremiah Hunter‍. Hunter helped lead Central to the state championship with a masterful performance and finished the year with 79 catches for 1,194 yards and 16 tds.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207328378954477573

Big Ethan Saunders‍ was signee #13, with the 6-3/285 defensive end inking with the Bears this morning. The Orange Vista (Perris, CA) 3 star brings a nice blend of size and athleticism to the DE position and can also play inside. He put up crazy numbers this season, compiling 52 tackles, 34 tackles for loss, eight sacks, one interception, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one pass breakup

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207329317681680384

6-8/290 Turlock OT Everett Johnson‍ was the Bears first commitment by a mile, verbaling to Cal in February of his junior year. He was also signee #14 today. Johnson brings a college-ready body and strong technique and should potentially compete to be in the rotation as a true frosh.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207334489375957001

Signee #15 was Orange Lutheran (Anaheim, CA) OL Ender Aguilar‍. The versatile 6-5/260 Aguilar largely played on the Orange Lutherine d-line but will play o-line at Cal.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207335395093958657

Signee #16 was another important addition to the Bears’ 2020 class in Calabasas QB Jaden Casey‍. Flipping earlier from FSU to Cal, the 6-1/185 QB can make all the passes, throwing for accuracy, with good arm strength and pocket presence. Casey was also one of two Cal signees with Alabama offers.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207343955475488768

Justin Baker‍ the playmaker checked in at signee #17. The 5-10/185 Kennedy Catholic (Sammamish, WA) High School athlete brings his dynamic athleticism to the Bears with his receiving, running and kick return skills all in one versatile, speedy package.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207349093019746304

Signee #18 was San Diego cornerback Tyson McWilliams‍. The 6-3/175 McWilliams is in the long, rangy playmaking style the Bears like in their corners. He also excelled on both sides of the ball, playing receiver as well for St. Augustine.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207351665289908231

The next signee was one every Cal fan had their sights on. With USC, Oregon and Utah making tough bids to flip him, 6-3/220 Mililani, Hawaii inside linebacker Muelu Iosefa‍ stuck with the Bears, becoming signee #19. An aggressive, big-hitting, sideline-to-sideline LB, Iosefa is sure to be a key addition to the Bears’ D.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207352752956854272

Fellow islander Stanley McKenzie‍  was signee #20 for the Bears. The strong and versatile 6-2/310 McKenzie, who led St. Louis-Honolulu to a state championship can play inside or out but is slated for the inside for the Bears.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207353659719159809

Signee #21 may have been Cal’s biggest, in 6-3/235 Eastside Catholic tight end DJ Rogers‍ . The rangy, athletic, sure-handed 4 star athlete missed some games late season but when on the field, he presented mismatches hard for linebackers and safeties to navigate with his size, speed and pass-catching ability.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207362872596029441

4 star RB Chris Street‍ was next for the Bears. Street missed much of his senior season to injury but when healthy, the 5-10/195 JSerra RB was a load for defenses with his powerful, slashing running style.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207365121422397445

5-10/185 Texas DB Collin Gamble‍ was next. The Bears beat out some tough competition in Notre Dame, Michigan and more for the smooth-cover DB.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207372222244900865

Cal's 24th signee of the day was 5-11/180 Antioch safety Dejuan Butler‍ . The versatile and speedy (10.7 100) Butler did it all for Antioch, excelling at safety, corner, LB and RB. Cal beat out UCLA for Butler's commitment.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207379742501916673

The 25th and final signee of the day was Capistrano Valley TE Jake Muller‍. The 6-5/235 has the frame to bulk up to the 250-60 range and be a pass-catching inline tight end for the Bears to complement Cal’s other TE signee, DJ Rogers.

https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1207401740972122112

https://twitter.com/BearInsider_com/status/1207439356987752448

And finally, a word from one of Cal’s many impact NFL players -former Bear Marvin Jones:

https://twitter.com/MarvinJonesJr/status/1207407716546875398

Stay tuned for more signing day content coming up today.

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okaydo
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2:18p, 12/18/19
Sooo.....why didn't Joe Starkey narrate these videos???
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2:37p, 12/18/19
Thanks Moraga & others for updates. Good day for us.
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In reply to okaydo • 3:19p, 12/18/19
okaydo said:
Sooo.....why didn't Joe Starkey narrate these videos???
Because we wanted them to be coherent
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3:56p, 12/18/19
I can't remember a time where so many of our recruits also got offers from oregon(which I consider the high bar in the Pac)
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4:05p, 12/18/19
Two from the islands.
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4:14p, 12/18/19
I don't know why but I totally lapsed on the fact that Chris Street committed to Cal was this a late commit? His HS highlights remind of Noel Devine:
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In reply to burritos • 4:18p, 12/18/19
burritos said:
I don't know why but I totally lapsed on the fact that Chris Street committed to Cal was this a late commit? His HS highlights remind of Noel Devine:
Street verbally committed to Cal back in June. Hope he is as good for Cal as he looks in the videos.
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In reply to burritos • 4:23p, 12/18/19
burritos said:
I don't know why but I totally lapsed on the fact that Chris Street committed to Cal was this a late commit? His HS highlights remind of Noel Devine:
Circle button!
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In reply to LACalFan • 8:18a, 12/19/19
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burritos said:
I don't know why but I totally lapsed on the fact that Chris Street committed to Cal was this a late commit? His HS highlights remind of Noel Devine:
Circle button!
Is this a move that coaches want players to do? Or is it just a move that only few players do with any frequency. Highlights show he can spin both ways.
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In reply to burritos • 8:33a, 12/19/19
I'm not sure. The downside might be more likely to fumble. You are also in a vulnerable position and could get laid out.
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9:02a, 12/19/19
Soooooo, will is the poster that w wants us to move to the MAC conference because we can't recruit? Looks to me that recruiting is on the up swing. If we win 8+ games next year and the offense is improved, I look to even better recruiting next year.
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In reply to burritos • 9:18a, 12/19/19
burritos said:
I can't remember a time where so many of our recruits also got offers from oregon(which I consider the high bar in the Pac)
Getting an offer from Oregon is not a measure of talent. Oregon uses the "Spray and Pray" method of recruiting, The majority of their offers (308 offers this cycle) are not committable.
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9:31a, 12/19/19
308?!?!?

Is that normal? How many did Cal give out?
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9:50a, 12/19/19
High school highlight film, but impressive nonetheless. I see some Jahvid Best in how he runs, uses the field, and waits for the block before he really accelerates. Looking forward to seeing this kid on the field.
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In reply to 77Bear • 9:55a, 12/19/19
77Bear said:
burritos said:
I can't remember a time where so many of our recruits also got offers from oregon(which I consider the high bar in the Pac)
Getting an offer from Oregon is not a measure of talent. Oregon uses the "Spray and Pray" method of recruiting, The majority of their offers (308 offers this cycle) are not committable.
The Ducks wanted Hunter. They made a strong push to try and flip him.
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In reply to touchdownbears43 • 11:48a, 12/19/19
touchdownbears43 said:
308?!?!?

Is that normal? How many did Cal give out?
132
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12:02p, 12/19/19
Do we have any schollys left to give? Another OL and LB would be nice.
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12:16p, 12/19/19
The end of the article says:

"And finally, a word from one of Cal's many impact NFL players -former Bear Marvin Jones:" (Then there is nothing after the colon.)

Looks like we forgot to add a link or a quote? I'd like to know what Marvin had to say. Thanks!
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In reply to randythebear • 12:34p, 12/19/19
randythebear said:
The end of the article says:

"And finally, a word from one of Cal's many impact NFL players -former Bear Marvin Jones:" (Then there is nothing after the colon.)
Looks like we forgot to add a link or a quote? I'd like to know what Marvin had to say. Thanks!

It's an embedded tweet. He says: "Always moving forward. The future is looking bright for @CalFootball!#CalGang20 #NSD20."
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In reply to bonsallbear • 9:57a, 12/20/19
Well, at seven wins, we are approaching a plateau. Need I remind us all of the way Utah and SC lit up our Takers. I think 8-9 wins may be our ceiling- for a while and a little bit of backsliding on maybe some tough close losses would be acceptable.
Patience Bears, patience.
"Just win, baby."
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In reply to Bowlesman80 • 10:09a, 12/20/19
Bowlesman80 said:
Well, at seven wins, we are approaching a plateau. Need I remind us all of the way Utah and SC lit up our Takers. I think 8-9 wins may be our ceiling- for a while and a little bit of backsliding on maybe some tough close losses would be acceptable.
Patience Bears, patience.
Nah. QB is experienced and we'll have good back up options, more OL depth/experinece, improved WRs + a solid D = a good shot at breaking through.
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In reply to LACalFan • 10:20a, 12/20/19
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burritos said:
I don't know why but I totally lapsed on the fact that Chris Street committed to Cal was this a late commit? His HS highlights remind of Noel Devine:
Circle button!
The highlights show a nice combination of straight ahead speed, hard to bring down toughness, and knowing when to use some of his incredible moves. Because of his size, I see more of a Barry Sanders type than Jahvid.
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In reply to LACalFan • 10:31a, 12/20/19
I try to project our future based upon a line-of-best-fit, which means ignoring year to year variances and looking at a big picture. Some people were ready, this year, to declare the sky is falling, when it looked like we might go 5-7. I disagree with doom for such, since we lost some close ones and had a VERY tough schedule this year. Granted we lost and won some games we should not have, but it seems to have worked out. I see 7-5 as great progress against the odds. My ceiling for this year was 8 wins.
"Just win, baby."
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