March 12, 2013
BERKELEY - California has signed Trey Cheek to a National Letter of Intent to join the Golden Bears football program, head coach Sonny Dykes announced Tuesday. The addition brings the number of signees in the team's 2013 recruiting class to 26. The total number includes 20 student-athletes previously announced on National Signing Day in February, as well as five announced as mid-year enrollees in December and January.
"Trey is an outstanding addition to our 2013 signing class that has many outstanding individuals who will be great fits at Cal on the field, in the classroom and in our community," Dykes said. "We appreciate Trey's patience in completing the process."
The four-year prep starter and second-team All-Gwinnett County choice as a senior joins a 2013 Cal recruiting class ranked as high as No. 22 nationally by MaxPreps. The ranking is the second-highest in the country among schools with a head coaching change following the 2012 campaign, with only Auburn's class ranked higher. The Bears checked in on other major recruiting lists at No. 30 (ESPN), No. T31 (Scout), No. 32 (Rivals) and No. 42 (247Sports). Cal has now had a recruiting class ranked in the top 25 for four consecutive seasons.
Cal is currently in midst of spring football practices that will conclude with the 2013 Cal Football Spring Game to be televised live by the Pac-12 Networks on Saturday, March 23 (4 p.m. PT).
Cal will play seven home games at Memorial Stadium in 2013 beginning with a three-game homestand to open the season against non-conference opponents Northwestern (Aug. 31), Portland State (Sept. 7) and Ohio State (Sept. 14). Cal will also host Pac-12 contests against Washington State on Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 5), Oregon State (Oct. 19), Arizona (Nov. 2) and USC (Nov. 9). The Bears have road game scheduled at Oregon (Sept. 28), UCLA (Oct. 12), Washington (Oct. 26), Colorado (Nov. 16) and Stanford (Nov. 23). Kickoff times and television selections for all 2013 Cal football games will be announced at later dates.
For 2013 ticket information, visit CalBears.com or call (800) GO-BEARS.
2013 CAL FOOTBALL RECRUITING CLASS
ANNOUNCED MARCH 12, 2013
| NAME | POS | HT | WT | YR | EXP | HOMETOWN (LAST SCHOOLS) |
| Trey Cheek | CB | 5-11 | 175 | Fr. | HS | Lawrenceville, GA (Archer HS) |
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| ANNOUNCED FEBRUARY 6, 2013 |
| NAME | POS | HT | WT | YR | EXP | HOMETOWN (LAST SCHOOLS) |
| Darius Allensworth | CB | 5-11 | 175 | Fr. | HS | Menifee, CA (Heritage HS) |
| Jack Austin | WR | 6-3 | 205 | Fr. | HS | Chino Hills, CA (Chino Hills HS) |
| Chris Borrayo | OL | 6-5 | 290 | Fr. | HS | Paramount, CA (Paramount HS) |
| Erik Bunte | OT | 6-8 | 325 | Fr. | HS | Laguna Niguel, CA (Mission Viejo HS) |
| Aaron Cochran | OT | 6-8 | 350 | Fr. | HS | Atwater, CA (Buhach Colony HS) |
| Caleb Coleman | WR | 6-0 | 180 | Fr. | HS | Berkeley, CA (St. Mary's College HS) |
| Ray Davison | DE | 6-3 | 215 | Fr. | HS | Encino, CA (Crespi Carmelite HS) |
| J.D. Hinnant | OL | 6-4 | 260 | Fr. | HS | Fountain Valley, CA (Fountain Valley HS) |
| Raymond Hudson | TE | 6-3 | 235 | Fr. | HS | Pleasanton, CA (Foothill HS) |
| Garrett Hughes | DE | 6-3 | 245 | Fr. | HS | Corona, CA (Centennial HS) |
| Jacobi Hunter | DT | 6-1 | 300 | Fr. | HS | Houston, TX (Cypress Falls HS) |
| Vincent Johnson | OL | 6-5 | 257 | Fr. | HS | Sacramento, CA (Christian Brothers HS) |
| Marcus Manley | DT | 6-2 | 280 | So. | JC | Los Angeles, CA (Santa Monica College/Fairfax HS) |
| Takkarist McKinley | DE | 6-3 | 240 | Fr. | HS | Richmond, CA (Kennedy HS) |
| Tony Mekari | DT | 6-2 | 265 | Fr. | HS | Thousand Oaks, CA (Westlake HS) |
| Khalfani Muhammad | RB | 5-8 | 175 | Fr. | HS | Sherman Oaks, CA (Notre Dame HS) |
| Johnny Ragin III | OLB | 6-3 | 225 | Fr. | HS | Wilsonville, OR (Wilsonville HS) |
| Edward Tandy | LB | 6-1 | 220 | Fr. | HS | Tustin, CA (Tustin HS) |
| Cameron Walker | CB | 5-11 | 180 | Fr. | HS | Los Angeles, CA (Loyola HS) |
| Chad Whitener | LB | 6-1 | 240 | Fr. | HS | Mansfield, TX (Manfield HS) |
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| ANNOUNCED JANUARY 22, 2013 |
| NAME | POS | HT | WT | YR | EXP | HOMETOWN (LAST SCHOOLS) |
| Matt Anderson | PK | 6-0 | 180 | Fr. | HS | Danville, CA (San Ramon Valley HS) |
| Jared Goff | QB | 6-4 | 185 | Fr. | HS | Kentfield, CA (Marin Catholic HS) |
| Drake Whitehurst | WR | 6-6 | 215 | Jr. | JC | Portland, OR (City College of San Francisco/Lincoln HS) |
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| ANNOUNCED DECEMBER 19, 2012 |
| NAME | POS | HT | WT | YR | EXP | HOMETOWN (LAST SCHOOLS) |
| Kyle Kragen | DE | 6-3 | 250 | Jr. | JC | Danville, CA (Diablo Valley College/San Ramon Valley HS) |
| Sione Sina | DE | 6-2 | 255 | Jr. | JC | Elk Grove, CA (College of San Mateo/Monterey Trail HS) |
Trey Cheek, CB, 5-10, 175, FR., HS
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (ARCHER HS)
BIO HIGHLIGHTS
A four-year starter at defensive back who earned second-team All-Gwinnett County honors as a senior when he was also team captain.
STARS
247Composite (3), ESPN (3), Rivals (3), Scout (3), 247Sports (2)
NATIONAL RANKINGS
Cornerback: ESPN (51), Rivals (65), 247Composite (81), Scout (124), 247Sports (145)
REGIONAL RANKINGS
Overall: ESPN (303)
STATE OF GEORGIA RANKINGS
Overall: ESPN (65), Rivals (66), 247Composite (90), 247Sports (143)
GRADES/RATINGS
247Composite (0.8369), 247Sports (79), ESPN (77), Rivals (5.6)
POSTSEASON BOWL GAMES
2012: Georgia Athletic Coaches Association North-South All-Star Game (invited but not play)
INDIVIDUAL HIGH SCHOOL HONORS
2012: Second-Team All-Gwinnett County, Team Captain
INDIVIDUAL HIGH SCHOOL STATS/NOTES (RANKINGS)
CAREER (2009-12): Started at cornerback all four years as a prep
2012: 9 passes defended, 1 interception returned for a touchdown against Central Gwinnett, 9 passes defended
2011: 27 tackles, 6 passes defended, 1 fumble recovery
2010: Starter
2009: Starter
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
CAREER (2009-12): Georgia State football playoffs first-round participant
2012: 6-4 Overall, 4-4 AAAAAA Region 8
2011: Georgia State football playoffs first-round participant ... 5-6 Overall, 4-4 AAAAAA Region 8
2010: 2-9 Overall, 1-7 AAAAAA Region 8
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
ESPN: Cheek is a smart and savvy cornerback prospect with a lot of intangibles that may be falling under the radar ... Overall, Cheek may not be the biggest or fastest cornerback in this class, but he is up there when it comes to instincts.
OTHER
• Reportedly runs a 40-yard dash in the 4.5's
• Nephew of former Florida safety Shea Showers, who started on the Gators' 1996 national championship team
• Honored by Score Atlanta for his outstanding excellence in the field of play in 2012
• Earned defensive back MVP honors at NUC Atlanta Camp during the summer of 2012 at Atlanta TriCities High School
