Dane Weber has emerged as the most coveted quarterback in the 2027 class, ranking first among California prospects and drawing attention for a rare blend of arm strength and running ability.
In two seasons at Chaparral High School he has amassed 6,314 passing yards, 68 touchdowns and only 12 interceptions, while adding 1,522 rushing yards and 25 scores on the ground.
Weber's performance has sparked a rapid recruitment surge, prompting him to cut his list of potential colleges to California, Cincinnati and UCLA.
Visits on the Horizon
The quarterback is scheduled to make an official visit to the California Golden Bears on May 29, a trip that comes after the program hired Tosh Lupoi as head coach and extended a scholarship.
Earlier in the recruitment cycle Cincinnati offered Weber a scholarship in June 2025, marking his first official visit in April 2026, while UCLA followed suit after naming Bob Chesney as head coach and has already hosted him four times.
Weber's upcoming official visit to UCLA is set for June 19, a date that aligns with a spring in which the Bruins have secured 16 commitments, many of them four-star recruits under Chesney's guidance.
The trio of programs each present distinct recruiting narratives: California is leveraging a fresh coaching direction, Cincinnati is rebuilding its quarterback room with the addition of former Georgia Southern starter JC French IV, and UCLA is capitalizing on a dynamic coaching transition.
Beyond the personal interest of Weber, the decisions of these programs ripple through the broader 2027 class, influencing the commitments of other top prospects such as Andrew Ivins, Gunner Stockton and Camden Hughes.