No. 1 College Football Safety Recruit Heavily Linked to Two Major Programs

The 2027 college football recruiting cycle is underway, with programs looking to secure top talent for their future rosters. Among the leading prospects is Honor Fa'alave-Johnson, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound safety from San Diego, ranked as the top player in California and the best safety in his class. Both 247Sports and Rivals list him as the No. 16 prospect nationally.

Fa'alave-Johnson is known for his versatility, capable of impacting the game on both defense and offense. Recently, he narrowed his college choices to six schools: Miami, Texas, LSU, USC, Notre Dame, and Oregon. According to Rivals' Greg Biggins, two of these schools are considered front-runners.

Oregon, led by head coach Dan Lanning, is a prominent contender. Lanning is recognized for his defensive acumen, having previously coordinated Georgia's defense to a national title. Oregon recently promoted Chris Hampton to defensive coordinator following Tosh