Cal lands commitment from 2027 WR Blake Gunter

Three-star wide receiver chooses Bears over Baylor, SMU, and others

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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Southlake Carroll (Texas) three-star wide receiver Blake Gunter has committed to play football at the University of California, Berkeley starting in the 2027 season. Gunter chose Cal over offers from Baylor, SMU, Pitt, UCLA, and Wake Forest.

Why it matters

Securing commitments from top high school talent is crucial for Cal as they look to build a competitive football program in the coming years. Gunter is ranked as the 146th best wide receiver and 134th best player in Texas for the 2027 recruiting class, making him a valuable addition to the Bears' roster.

The details

Gunter announced his commitment to Cal on Saturday after visiting the Berkeley campus at the end of January. He is the third player to commit to the Bears' 2027 recruiting class, joining defensive lineman Giovanni Hodge and linebacker Gunnar Perry. Gunter is ranked as the 1,101st best overall player in the 2027 cycle according to the Rivals Industry Ranking.

  • Gunter announced his commitment on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • Gunter visited the Cal campus at the end of January 2026.

The players

Blake Gunter

A three-star wide receiver from Southlake Carroll High School in Texas, ranked as the 146th best wide receiver and 134th best player in Texas for the 2027 recruiting class.

Tosh Lupoi

The new head coach of the Cal football team, who was instrumental in recruiting Gunter to Berkeley.

Giovanni Hodge

A three-star defensive lineman from Sacramento Grant Union High School who has also committed to Cal's 2027 recruiting class.

Gunnar Perry

A three-star linebacker from Cave Creek (Ariz.) Notre Dame Prep who has also committed to Cal's 2027 recruiting class.

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The takeaway

Cal's 2027 recruiting class is off to a strong start with the addition of three-star wide receiver Blake Gunter, who chose the Bears over several other Power 5 offers. This commitment, along with the additions of defensive lineman Giovanni Hodge and linebacker Gunnar Perry, shows that new head coach Tosh Lupoi is making strides in rebuilding the Cal football program.