Cal Football Early Signing Day: Class of 2021, Live Updates

It is that time of year again for Cal, as national signing day is upon us yet again. Cal is set to sign the vast majority of their 2021 class today with updates set to roll in throughout the morning and afternoon. Cal head coach Justin Wilcox will address the media at 4:30 PM to discuss all the signings on the day.

Signed at: 6:24 AM PST

Main Recruiter: Angus McClure

Projected Position at Cal: T/G

Commitment Date: February 8th, 2020

Swinney joins the Bears off playing a seven-game senior year at Edina HS in Minnesota. Swinney was a two way player for the Hornets, playing both guard and defensive tackle, and will be joining the Bears early, forgoing a senior year basketball season back home. Swinney projects as a right tackle prospect, but he could play at either guard spot as well.

Signed at 6:33 AM PST

Main Recruiters: Charlie Ragle, Peter Sirmon, and Marcel Yates

Projected Position at Cal: STAR/S

Commitment Date: April 23rd, 2020

Barth is the ideal STAR type safety, though where he eventually ends up will depend on his development moving forward. Barth played out of position at corner this year, showing his athleticism and ability to cover. His brother Mike was a kicker for Arizona State.

Signed at: 7:09 AM PST

Main Recruiter: Burl Toler

Projected Position at Cal: WR

Commitment Date: July 4th, 2020

Sturdivant is the highest rated player in the 2021 class, the most offered player in the class, and the biggest win for WR coach Burl Toler. Sturdivant has a fantastic catch radius, the ability to make plays after the catch, and the size to project as a future NFL wideout.

Signed at: 7:20 AM

Main Recruiter: Andrew Browning

Projected Position at Cal: DE

Commitment Date: March 7th, 2020

Calhoun, another one of the Bay Area’s best, will come to the Bears early in January. The Liberty (Brentwood) defensive lineman can fit in at any of the needed defensive line positions, either defensive end spot or defensive tackle spot in the nickel defense. Calhoun has some pass rushing skills he’ll be able to utilize on the interior as well.

Signed at: 7:44 AM PST

Main Recruiter: Marques Tuiasosopo

Projected Position at Cal: TE

Commitment Date: August 13, 2020

The younger brother of Washington’s Laiatu, Kekeki Latu should be a bit of a work in progress for the Bears. He hasn’t played much tight end in his career, but will play more during his senior season. Also, Latu is a dynamic rugby player, which should clear up any concerns about his ability to run with the ball in space.

Signed at: 7:52 AM

Main Recruiters: Andrew Browning, Tim DeRuyter, and Peter Sirmon

Projected Position at Cal: OLB/DE

Commitment Date: August 2nd

Lot of potential positions that Hisatake can play in the future with his blend of size and quickness. Hisatake played DB as a freshman before bulking up and moving to the edge, and has the feet and quickness from those days.

Signed at: 8:05 AM PST

Main Recruiter: Andrew Browning

Projected Position at Cal: DE/OLB

Commitment Date: July 31st, 2020

Length on the edge is what to expect from Myles Williams, as the defensive end from Bishop Alemany will reunite with a former teammate at Calabasas, Jaden Casey. Williams might be the best pass rusher out of this class, with a massive wingspan and some underrated quickness.

Signed at: 8:11 AM PST

Main Recruiter: Angus McClure

Projected Position at Cal: G/C

Commitment Date: July 20th, 2020

A future interior lineman for the Bears, Jemtegaard committed nearly on the spot when the Bears offered. Jemtegaard plays for a relatively smaller school in Washington, but plays with the size, tenacity, and nastiness that Cal likes in their interior offensive linemen.

Signed at: 8:47 AM

Main Recruiter: Peter Sirmon

Likely Position at Cal: LB/S

Commitment Date: December 19th, 2019

A greyshirt from the 2020 class, Rutchena finally signs with the Bears this winter, and will be on campus in January. The Monte Vista star played both sides of the ball for former Cal linebacker Matt Russi, but will be a guy who can fill up his frame and play some linebacker for the Bears.

Signed at: 8:57 AM PST

Main Recruiters: Peter Sirmon and Tim DeRuyter

Projected Position at Cal: ILB/OLB

Commitment Date: October 3rd, 2020

Elarms-Orr was one of the most coveted pieces for the Bears for a long time, as the Moreau Catholic defensive end popped off the tape. Elarms-Orr is a Cal legacy, through his mom, and should play some inside linebacker and some outside linebacker, with a ton of athleticism in his game.

Signed at: 9:30 AM PST

Main Recruiter: Peter Sirmon

Projected Position at Cal: ILB/OLB

Commitment Date: July 19th, 2020

Oladejo is bigger than he’s listed on the recruiting sites, boasting a 7-foot wingspan. He can fit into a lot of roles in the future, ILB may be his first, but his length could turn him into an edge rusher.

Signed at: 9:37 AM PST

Main Recruiter: Marcel Yates

Projected Position at Cal: S

Commitment Date: June 12th, 2020

Iosefa, younger brother of true freshman Muelu Iosefa, comes to the Bears as a likely safety, with his length, ability to tackle, and ability to play in the alley. The younger Iosefa could also develop into playing the STAR position.

Signed at: 11:17 AM PST

Main Recruiters: Bill Musgrave and Charlie Ragle

Projected Position at Cal: QB

Commitment Date: April 9th, 2020

Millner, an Under Armour All-American, had an excellent senior year at Higley HS, and much like former Higley QB Spencer Brasch, he’ll be a Cal Bear. Millner has a smooth release, has running ability from the QB spot, leading his squad in rushing while sporting a 4-1 TD to INT ratio (20 TDs, 5 INTs in 9 games).

Signed at: 11:25 AM PST

Main Recruiter: Marques Tuiasosopo

Projected Position at Cal: TE

Commitment Date: February 23rd, 2020

Terry comes to the Bears as their highest rated Bay Area commitment since Jared Goff. The Kennedy HS product was recruited by Marques Tuiasosopo, who played in the pros with Terry’s cousin, TE Courtney Anderson. Terry’s a big bodied tight end who can improve as a blocker moving forward.

Signed at: 11:40 AM PST

Main Recruiter: Marcel Yates

Projected Position at Cal: CB/Nickel

Commitment Date: August 6th, 2020

Hearns is the first scholarship commitment from De La Salle since 2012. The Concord standout is an athlete, pure and simple. He has the contact courage and short area quickness that make him an ideal nickel, but he should have enough size to play on the outside a la Josh Drayden.

Signed at: 12:47 PM PST

Main Recruiter: Burl Toler

Projected Position at Cal: WR

Commitment Date: February 1st, 2020

Cal’s first commit of the 2021 class from all the way back in February, committing at Cal’s junior recruiting day. Anderson, from Mission Viejo, is the type of receiver who can make plays in space, running well after the catch.

Signed at: 1:26 PM PST

Main Recruiter: Andrew Browning

Projected Position at Cal: DE/DT

Commitment Date: August 8th, 2020

Arguably the biggest commitment in the class, with Cal beating out Stanford for his commitment. Wilkins has a great first step, plays with powerful hands, and was Cal’s top defensive lineman on their board for a long time before he committed.

Signed at: 1:45 PM PST

Main Recruiter: Angus McClure

Projected Position at Cal: T

Commitment Date: July 25th, 2020

Lange is another early enrollee from the Bay Area, a massive framed tackle prospect who has the killer instinct for the position in the run game. A friend and competitor of fellow commit Akili Calhoun, the two will continue to line up against each other in practice.

Signed at: 3:07 PM PST

Main Recruiter: Marcel Yates

Projected Position at Cal: CB

Commitment Date: April 14th, 2020

Higgins, whose brother plays at Stanford, joins the Bears as the prototypical long corner. Higgins is a fluid runner who can be physical with bigger wideouts and can keep up with smaller receivers. He’ll be able to develop press skills with his length.