California lands transfer commitment from former LSU defensive back Ryan Yaites

Former LSU defensive back Ryan Yaites will transfer to play for the Cal Golden Bears in 2024, On3’s Hayes Fawcett reported Monday. He spent just one season in Baton Rouge and will have three years of eligibility remaining.

Yaites played 13 games this past season as a true freshman on both special teams and as a backup safety. He recorded 16 total tackles and one pass breakup.

As a recruit, Yaites was four-star prospect coming out of Guyer High School in Denton, Texas. He ranked as the No. 276 overall player and No. 20 safety in the 2023 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Ryan Yaites is the second defensive back that California has added through the transfer portal this offseason along with former Idaho cornerback Marcus Harris. He ranks as the No. 392 overall player according to On3’s Transfer Portal Player Rankings.

The Golden Bears have brought in 16 total transfers this offseason while 20 more have left the program. That ranks them No. 14 overall and No. 5 in the ACC in On3’s Transfer Portal Team Rankings.

California is coming off of a 6-7 finish this past season as they prepare to enter their first year in the ACC in 2024.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

Maryland transfer tight end Corey Dyches commits to California

After entering the NCAA transfer portal, former Maryland tight end Corey Dyches has committed to Cal according to On3’s Pete Nakos.

Dyches posted a video on Twitter in his new navy and blue threads to confirm his commitment on Thursday, as he’ll now take his talents to the west coast after spending the first four seasons of his college career with the Terps.

After appearing in just two games during his first season in College Park, Dyches appeared in all 13 games with two starts the following season where he caught 19 passes for 208 yards and four touchdowns.

Dyches posted a career-high 47 catches last season, which ranked fourth amongst FBS tight ends, along with 491 yards and two touchdowns to earn Third Team All-Big Ten honors from the media. Now joining the Golden Bears on a hot streak after recording a reception in 25 consecutive games during his time in Maryland.