Cal Loses Three-Star Running Back Commitment
A three-star running back from Houston has de-committed from Cal's 2027 recruiting class, the sixth such departure.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Football
A three-star high school running back from Houston de-committed from the University of California, Berkeley football program, according to Rivals. He had committed to Cal in April for the class of 2027, and he is the sixth player from that class to withdraw.
Why it matters
Commitments are not binding until a player signs with a school, so the departures leave Cal's recruiting class open to change. The losses come as the Golden Bears struggle on the field, with a 3-6 record.
Cal's 2027 class is ranked 23rd by 247Sports Composite and 25th by Rivals Industry Composite, with six de-commitments to date. The class has not yet been finalized, and the number of players who will ultimately sign remains unknown.
The players
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The details
The running back, a 6-foot, 205-pound prospect, committed to Cal in April and later de-committed, according to Rivals. Cal still holds a commitment from four-star quarterback Dane Weber, though UCLA is reported to be pursuing him.
Timeline
April 2026: The running back committed to Cal for the class of 2027.
November 11, 2026: The de-commitment was reported by Rivals.
December 2, 2026: The earliest date a class of 2027 player can sign during the early signing period.
Recruiting Pipeline
Cal's 2027 class ranking in the 247Sports Composite and Rivals Industry Composite systems is the measure against which these departures are being weighed. The losses compound a broader pattern of the program's recruiting class shrinking as its on-field results have declined.
Recruits can change their commitments until they sign, so fans and analysts should treat Cal's 2027 class as unsettled. The early signing period opening December 2 will show which commitments hold.
The takeaway
Verbal commitments are non-binding, so recruiting classes often change substantially before signing day. Readers following a program should watch the signing period rather than early commitment announcements.
What happens next
Early signing period for the class of 2027 begins December 2, when players may sign National Letters of Intent.
Further reading
For more on Cal's season and recruiting picture, see Football coverage on Wisevoter.
