Zach Hoffpauir was swayed.
Photo by Kevin FrenchZach Hoffpauir, Centennial
The
Centennial (Peoria, Ariz.) strong safety committed to Stanford on Wednesday, changing his mind after previously telling Cal coaches he would be a Bear.
The 5-foot-11, 200-pounder was one of several Cal recruits who re-opened their search when the Bears' recruiting ace Tosh Lupoi left for Pac-12 foe Washington.
Hoffpauir had more than 15 offers but when he took an official visit to Stanford Jan. 13, it was enough to change up his decision.
"I had to do what was best for me," he said during a local TV broadcast.
As of 12:15 PST on Wednesday, Hoffpauir was not listed on Stanford's site as having faxed in his National Letter of Intent.
Jason P. Skoda, a former Arizona Republic and current Ahwatukee Foothills News staff writer, is a 15-year sports writing veteran. Contact him at jskoda1024@aol.com or 480-272-2449.