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Top JUCO Cornerback Alius Mayo Commits to Cal

Cal secured the California native after a strong in-state NIL offer paired with a recruiting pitch from new head coach Tosh Lupoi.

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LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Rivals reporter Hayes Fawcett announced that Alius Mayo committed to California on Sunday, choosing the Golden Bears over finalists Alabama and LSU.
  • Mayo is Rivals’ No. 1 junior college recruit for 2027 and is listed at 6-foot-4 and 190 pounds with a reported 44-inch vertical and First Team All-Conference honors at Modesto Junior College.
  • Cal’s in-state advantage and a reported NIL package helped keep Mayo close to home, while the Bears’ new coaching staff led by Tosh Lupoi made a focused recruiting push.
  • Alabama had been a strong contender after official visits and a recruiting connection with defensive backs coach Maurice Linguist, but losing Mayo adds to an early slow start for its 2027 class.
  • The commitment gives Cal an immediate, college-ready defensive back and could shift recruiting momentum as programs weigh NIL offers and recent coaching hires in pursuit of JUCO talent.