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AJ Sanders III Chooses Cal Over Alabama, LSU for 2027

4/12/2026

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AJ Sanders III, the Houston native running back from C.E. King High School, committed to the California Golden Bears for the 2027 football class.
He chose Cal over offers from Alabama and LSU, underscoring Cal's recruiting pull and the staff's success, particularly defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi.
Sanders rushed for 766 yards and scored 10 touchdowns last season.
Cal's 2027 recruiting class is ranked 17th by 247 Sports.

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Story summary

AJ Sanders III, the Houston native running back from C.E. King High School, committed to the California Golden Bears for the 2027 football class.
He chose Cal over offers from Alabama and LSU, underscoring Cal's recruiting pull and the staff's success, particularly defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi.
Sanders rushed for 766 yards and scored 10 touchdowns last season.
Cal's 2027 recruiting class is ranked 17th by 247 Sports.