Cal has been on a heater with its recruiting efforts in recent weeks since the start of the summer official visit season. The Bears currently have 15 public commitments and rank 19th in the Rivals team recruiting rankings for 2026.

Justin Wilcox's program has added nine commitments in the last two weeks, and the Bears still have two more big visit weekends remaining as they look to add to the class.

Still, recruits who have been part of the group for the long haul are just as important, and four-star cornerback Jayden Crowder is among the most noteworthy members of the class.

The 5-foot-11, 165-pound prospect from Santa Margarita Catholic in Orange County was the first member of the Bears' current recruiting class after giving the program his pledge back in November.

Crowder has remained steady in his commitment to the team, but other programs have been working to pull him away from the Bears. So, his official visit over the weekend was an important one in determining his future.

Cal's coaching staff accomplished its task.