Two of San Diego’s top high school wide receivers haven’t been scared away by San Diego State’s reputation as a running team. Perhaps they see it as an opportunity.

St. Augustine High wide receiver JR Justice and Helix wide receiver Rashad Scott both made verbal commitments this week to join the Aztecs. Tuesday night, Steele Canyon tight end Mikel Oliver joined them.

With fall football practice still more than a month away, Justice posted a highlight video Monday on Twitter that concluded with his commitment to SDSU. A day earlier, Scott also announced his commitment with a tweet.

Justice, the son of former major leaguer David Justice, was among the county’s top receivers last season with 46 receptions for 932 yards and 12 touchdowns. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Justice is a versatile athlete who is listed as a quarterback, wide receiver and cornerback on the Saints roster. Last year, he even punted, averaging 36.8 yards on 31 kicks.


The 6-1,180-pound Scott had 46 receptions for 774 yards and seven touchdowns last season for the Highlanders.

Oliver caught 10 passes for 155 yards and one touchdown last season for Steele Canyon. At 6-4, 240 pounds, he should be a more integral part of the Cougars offense this season.

SDSU also has received two verbal commitments — also via tweets — from outside the state.

Jordan Byrd, a running back from Manzano (N.M.) High in Albuquerque. Byrd, who announced his commitment Tuesday on his Twitter account, chose the Aztecs over offers from Arizona, Utah, Texas Tech and Utah State. Byrd, listed at 5-9 ½, 166 pounds, recently earned a state title in the 100 meters.


Cedarious Barfield, a 5-10, 170-pounder from El Dorado (Texas) High committed on Sunday. The Aztecs were recruiting him as a defensive back.

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