July 9, 2025

Orange County Football Players Commit to Colleges

News Summary

Thirteen football players from Orange County’s Class of 2026 have committed to various colleges, with three standout players pledging to USC. The commitments reflect a strong talent pool in California’s high school football scene. Among them, notable mentions include players heading to Ohio State and Florida State, showcasing diverse skills. This trend of early commitments highlights the competitive nature of college football recruitment as colleges scout young athletes for potential contributions.

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Thirteen football players from Orange County who are part of the Class of 2026 have recently committed to various colleges, with three standout players vowing to join the University of Southern California (USC). These commitments point to a bright future in collegiate football for this talented group of young athletes.

Key Commitments

The commitments from these promising players span several states and numerous football programs. Among the commitments, three players from the Class of 2026 will play for USC: Mark Bowman, a 6-foot-5, 225-pound athlete from Mater Dei, Simote Katoanga, a 6-foot-5, 250-pound defensive lineman from Santa Margarita, and Tomuhini Topui, a 6-foot-3, 320-pound defensive tackle also from Mater Dei. These signings highlight the strong recruitment efforts by USC and the vibrant talent pool available from Orange County.

Other notable commitments include Kayden Dixon-Wyatt and Chris Henry Jr. from Mater Dei, both of whom will be playing at Ohio State, each showcasing different skills as a wide receiver and an athlete, respectively. Meanwhile, James Carrington from Crean Lutheran has committed to Florida State, adding to the competitive landscape of collegiate football.

Further Commitments

Additional players from Orange County who have committed to various colleges are:

Devyn Blake, Edison, DL, 6-3, 280, Sacramento State
Dillon Booth, Crean Lutheran, WR, 5-9, 180, Columbia
Jayden Crowder, Santa Margarita, CB, 5-11, 170, Cal
Luke Fahey, Mission Viejo, QB, 6-1, 185, Ohio State
Manoah Faupusa, Santa Margarita, DL/OL, 6-3, 350, Arizona
Troy Foster, Huntington Beach, WR, 6-2, 205, Colorado State
Kodi Greene, Mater Dei, OT, 6-6, 310, Washington
Josh Haney, JSerra, OL, 6-5, 290, Fresno State
Cooper Javorsky, San Juan Hills, OL, 6-4, 285, UCLA
Trace Johnson, Santa Margarita, QB, 6-1, 191, Tulane
Lenny Ibarra, Los Alamitos, RB, 5-10, 185, Army
Anthony Jones, Crean Lutheran, DL, 6-4, 285, UCLA
Jackson Renger, Los Alamitos, DE/OLB, 6-3, 215, Cornell
Vance Spafford, Mission Viejo, WR, 5-11, 185, Miami
Sam Utu, Orange Lutheran, OL, 6-4, 320, Alabama

Background on Commitment Trends in College Football

The trend of athletes committing to colleges early in their high school careers has gained popularity in recent years. The competitive nature of college football programs across the United States often pushes athletes to secure their commitment before their senior year. This is particularly true in states like California, which has a strong high school football culture and numerous programs aimed at developing young talent.

Football programs at prestigious universities such as USC, Ohio State, Florida State, and others actively scout young athletes, recognizing their potential to contribute to collegiate athletics. The players from Orange County are a testament to the state’s ability to produce premium talent that can compete at the highest levels of college football.

As the athletes prepare for their future, this is an exciting time not only for the players and their families but also for the colleges that are eager to cultivate the skills of these young athletes, shaping the landscape of college football in years to come.

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