2025 QB Robert McDaniel commits to California

Hughson (Calif.) three-star quarterback Robert McDaniel has committed to California, he announced on Thursday evening.

He chose the in-state Golden Bears while also holding offers from the likes of Indiana, Virginia, Oregon State and Washington State.

McDaniel is the No. 830 overall prospect and No. 61 QB in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 76 player in California.

The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder becomes the fifth member of Cal’s 2025 recruiting class — which ranks 38th in the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.

McDaniel is the third offensive addition to Justin Wilcox’s pledge list. He joins a pair of running backs in Granite Bay (Calif.) Folsom three-star Carter Jackson and Adelanto (Calif.) Aquinas three-star Jojo Solis.

Rancho Santa Margarita (Calif.) Crean Lutheran three-star linebacker Carter Jones and Round Rock (Texas) Stony Point cornerback Kaden Cook round out the class on the defensive side of the ball.

More on California recruiting

Last cycle, Cal inked 19 prospects and compiled just the No. 56 class in the nation. The incoming ACC program ranked 13th in its new conference, beating out Duke, Virginia, Boston College and SMU.

San Mateo Mallard Creek CB Ja’ir Smith headlined the class as a top-25 JUCO prospect. Lafayette (Calif.) Acalanes three-star wide receiver Trevor Rogers was the top recruit coming out of high school, checking in as the No. 411 overall recruit.

Topeka (Kan.) three-star defensive lineman BJ Canady was a top-10 player in The Sunflower State, while Seattle Garfield three-star quarterback EJ Caminong was the No. 11 player in Washington. Other top signees in the class include Denton (Texas) Guyer three-star WR Josiah Martin, Modesto (Calif.) Central Catholic three-star safety Brooklyn Cheek and Oxnard (Calif.) Pacifica three-star safety Dayton Aupiu.