Thirteen Orange County High School Football Players Commit to Colleges

News Summary

Thirteen high school football players from Orange County’s Class of 2026 have committed to various college programs, including three to USC. This trend of early commitments shows the depth of talent in the region and reflects the dedication of local programs to develop athletes. The commitments span a wide range of positions and colleges, indicating differing recruiting strategies and the players’ aspirations for their futures in academics and athletics.

Orange County – A significant milestone has been reached as thirteen high school football players from Orange County’s Class of 2026 have made commitments to various college football programs. Among these commitments, three players have chosen to further their athletic careers at the prestigious University of Southern California (USC).

The list of committed players showcases a diverse range of positions and institutions, demonstrating the depth of talent in Orange County’s youth football scene. This group of young athletes not only represents various high schools across the county but also highlights the growing trend of early college commitments among high school football players.

Details of Committed Players

• Devyn Blake: Edison High School, Defensive Line (DL), 6-3, 280 lbs, Sacramento State
• Dillon Booth: Crean Lutheran, Wide Receiver (WR), 5-9, 180 lbs, Columbia
• Mark Bowman: Mater Dei, Athlete (ATH), 6-5, 225 lbs, USC
• James Carrington: Crean Lutheran, Defensive Line (DL), 6-2, 257 lbs, Florida State
• Jayden Crowder: Santa Margarita, Cornerback (CB), 5-11, 170 lbs, Cal
• Kayden Dixon-Wyatt: Mater Dei, Wide Receiver (WR), 6-2, 180 lbs, Ohio State
• Dash Fifita: Santa Margarita, Linebacker (LB), 5-10, 185 lbs, Arizona
• Troy Foster: Huntington Beach, Wide Receiver (WR), 6-2, 205 lbs, Colorado State
• Kodi Greene: Mater Dei, Offensive Tackle (OT), 6-6, 310 lbs, Washington
• Josh Haney: JSerra, Offensive Line (OL), 6-5, 290 lbs, Fresno State
• Chris Henry Jr.: Mater Dei, Wide Receiver (WR), 6-5, 205 lbs, Ohio State
• Ryan Hopkins: Mater Dei, Quarterback (QB), 6-3, 195 lbs, Wisconsin
• Lenny Ibarra: Los Alamitos, Running Back (RB), 5-10, 185 lbs, Army
• Cooper Javorsky: San Juan Hills, Offensive Line (OL), 6-4, 285 lbs, UCLA
• Anthony Jones: Crean Lutheran, Defensive Line (DL), 6-4, 285 lbs, UCLA
• Jeron Jones: Mission Viejo, Cornerback (CB), 6-0, 175 lbs, Washington
• Simote Katoanga: Santa Margarita, Defensive Line (DL), 6-5, 250 lbs, USC
• CJ Lavender: Mater Dei, Defensive Back (DB), 5-11, 175 lbs, Washington
• Skylar Lendsey: Western High School, Running Back (RB), 5-10, 200 lbs, UNLV
• Trent Mosley: Santa Margarita, Wide Receiver (WR), 5-11, 175 lbs, USC
• Niniva Nicholson: Santa Margarita, Offensive Line (OL), 6-3, 285 lbs, Arizona State
• Leki Holani: Santa Margarita, Linebacker (LB), 6-0, 223 lbs, Sacramento State
• Shaun Scott: Mater Dei, Linebacker (LB), 6-3, 230 lbs, USC
• Jarod Sersansie: JSerra, Wide Receiver (WR), 6-3, 205 lbs, Columbia
• Jonah Smith: Santa Margarita, Wide Receiver (WR), 6-0, 175 lbs, UCLA
• Luke Sorensen: Servite, Tight End (TE), 6-4, 250 lbs, Nebraska
• Vance Spafford: Mission Viejo, Wide Receiver (WR), 5-11, 185 lbs, Miami
• Tomuhini Topui: Mater Dei, Defensive Tackle (DT), 6-3, 320 lbs, USC
• Sam Utu: Orange Lutheran, Offensive Line (OL), 6-4, 320 lbs, Alabama
• Maxwell “Bunchie” Young: N/A, Wide Receiver (WR), 6-0, 170 lbs, Sacramento State

Trends in Early Commitments

The trend of early commitments has become increasingly prevalent among high school athletes, particularly in football. This allows young players to secure their future ahead of the usual recruitment timeline. With the NCAA allowing athletes to commit to programs early, the athletes from Orange County’s Class of 2026 have taken significant steps towards their academic and athletic futures.

High school programs in Orange County have consistently shown a commitment to developing talent and preparing their players for the next level. The varying choices among the committed players reflect different football programs’ needs and recruiting strategies, as well as the players’ individual interests and career aspirations.

Continuing Legacy

Historically, Orange County has been a breeding ground for football talent, producing numerous athletes who have gone on to have successful collegiate and professional careers. As the Class of 2026 makes these commitments, it adds another chapter to the region’s legacy in high school football, foreshadowing a future filled with potential and achievement.

The excitement surrounding these commitments emphasizes the community and school spirit that fuels high school sports, not only in Orange County but across the nation.

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Additional Resources

• OC Register: Vance Spafford flips to Miami
• Orange Observer: Devonte Anderson’s College Visits
• OC Register: Top Committed Recruits Dec 2
• ESPN: Player Rankings
• OC Register: Top Committed Recruits Class of 2026
• Wikipedia: College Football Recruiting
• Google Search: High School Football Recruitment
• Google Scholar: College Football Recruiting
• Encyclopedia Britannica: College Football
• Google News: Football Recruiting

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