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Kamari Ramsey opens up on decision to leave UCLA for D’Anton Lynn, USC

Kamari Ramsey on leaving UCLA.

The UCLA Bruins saw a number of players leave their football program prior to the hire of DeShaun Foster. One of the biggest departures was Kamari Ramsey, who left UCLA to join the USC Trojans and D’Anton Lynn, who was the Bruins DC this past season.

With Spring football underway, Ramsey opened up and discussed his decision to join the Trojans, and it is all because of Lynn’s defense (h/t Erik McKinney of On3.)

“First things first, coach Lynn leaving. That was a big loss. After playing with him for one year, I loved his defense, NFL-style defense. I’ve always watched the Ravens play and that’s where a lot of his scheme came from. That played a major factor…It’s very aggressive and for my play style as a versatile safety, he puts me in many different positions to make plays, and he’s always playing to my strengths. As far as his scheme, he’s always going to put you in the best position to make plays.”

There have been a lot of changes for both LA schools this offseason. But, D’Anton Lynn going from UCLA to USC sure caused a ripple effect for some players.

Is Kyle Ford transferring back to USC from UCLA?

Kyle Ford visited USC’s spring practice on Thursday. Everyone was — and is — talking about it.

Last year Kyle Ford shocked USC football fans when he transferred.  It wasn’t the fact that he wanted to get an opportunity to get more playing time, but where he wanted to do it. Kyle Ford stopped by USC’s fifth practice of spring camp on Thursday, which obviously gained a lot of attention. Is something about to happen?

Ford, if he does transfer back to USC in a few weeks (the spring portal window opens on April 16), would be the third Bruin this offseason to join (or in Ford’s case, rejoin) the Trojan roster. Both safety Kamari Ramsay and cornerback John Humphrey followed D’Anton Lynn from UCLA to USC.

Ford signed with the Trojans in 2019 after suffering a knee injury and missing the final five games of his senior season at Orange Lutheran. He played in just four games late in the year before suffering a second season-ending knee injury during the summer of 2020. He had limited receptions in the 2021 and 2022 seasons, but saved his best for last. Late in the 2022 USC-UCLA game, Ford caught a fade pass from Caleb Williams for the game-winning touchdown.

There seemed to be no ill will with USC, and it is notable that Ford shared a moment with Lincoln Riley during this Trojan practice on Thursday. If the interest is mutual, USC could use another veteran receiver on the team with just six returning scholarship wide receivers and true freshman Xavier Jordan available in 2024. Of that group, only redshirt junior Kyron Hudson and the redshirt senior transfer from Tufts, Jaden Richardson, are upperclassmen.

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UCLA transfer Kamari Ramsey commits to USC, follows D’Anton Lynn to the Trojans

D’Anton Lynn continues to add players to the USC secondary.

The USC Trojans have landed 6-foot-1, 205-pound UCLA defensive back Kamari Ramsey via the transfer portal.

Ramsey will follow his defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn, who left to take the same position for the Trojans, replacing Alex Grinch.

Ramsey will have 3 seasons of eligibility remaining. Ramsey entered the portal earlier in December and offered the following message:

“I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to UCLA for the opportunity to achieve my academic goals and compete athletically. Thank you to the entire UCLA football program for your time, expertise, and fellowship. I give all honor and glory to God,” said Ramsey. “I plan to enter the transfer portal. I have 3 years of eligibility remaining. I am excited for what the future holds for me as a student-athlete.”

The former four-star safety from Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth (California) appeared in 15 games at UCLA in 2022 and 2023, recording 46 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss, one interception, and five pass deflections.

The Trojans have placed an emphasis on adding to the secondary for 2024, given how bad their secondary was in 2023 under now-departed position coach Donte Williams. The team has also brought in DeCarlos Nicholson of Mississippi State and Akili Arnold of Oregon State via the portal.

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Top transfer portal safety has Ohio State in top three

Would be a solid edition to the Ohio State secondary. #GoBucks

After losing several defensive backs to the transfer portal including safeties Kye Stokes and Cam Martinez, Ohio State may be looking to add to the room. One of the best available has listed Ohio State in his top three.

Kamari Ramsey is listed as the No. 2 safety in the portal and could be headed to Columbus. Ramsey spent the past two seasons in southern California at UCLA where he’s tallied 45 tackles, four pass deflections, and one interception. With good size, the California native stands at 6-1 and weighs 205.

The Buckeyes are battling what will be two other Big Ten schools come next year in USC and Washington.

Ramsey would be a nice pick up to add depth to the Ohio State secondary. We’ll keep you up to date as more develops in his recruitment.

UCLA defensive back with three years of eligibility enters transfer portal

UCLA defensive back with three years of eligibility remaining enters the NCAA transfer portal.

UCLA redshirt freshman defensive back Kamari Ramsey entered the NCAA transfer portal on Wednesday.

“I have three years of eligibility remaining,” Ramsey announced. “I am excited for what the future holds for me as a student-athlete.”

The 6-foot-1, 205-pound Ramsey appeared in 15 games at UCLA from 2022-23, recording 46 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss, one interception and five pass deflections.

He went to UCLA from Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, California.

Ramsey recorded a season-high for tackles (eight) on Oct. 14 at Oregon State. His only interception in 2023 was against California on Nov. 25.

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USA TODAY High School Sports recruiting rankings Power 5 spotlight: Pac-12

See the top 10 high school football recruits committed to Pac-12 schools.

As recruiting for the high school football class of 2022 picks up, more and more schools are seeing who may be its superstars of the future.

The majority of the Pac-12 has struggled with recruiting, as Stanford and Oregon have combined for the same number of five- and four-star recruits as the other 10 schools.

Here’s a dive into the top-10 ranked players, according to the USA TODAY High School Sports Composite Player Rankings, The list averages the grades from the three biggest recruiting services: 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals. 

For conferences that do not have 10 players in the top-100, the remainder of the list came from the 247Sports Composite Ranking.

(Note: The recruit’s measurements and position are courtesy of 247Sports.)