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          Early Commit: Receiver Taariq Johnson to California

          Taariq Johnson gives Cal its first ESPN Junior 300 commitment in the 2017 class. Tom Hauck for Student Sports
          • Gerry Hamilton, ESPN Staff WriterApr 4, 2016, 09:26 AM ET
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          California needed to grab some momentum in the 2017 class with only one verbal headed into the weekend. On Sunday, the Golden Bears picked up a commitment from ESPN Junior 300 WR Taariq Johnson.