Arizona received its first 2027 commitment from three-star, 5'9, 170-pound safety Jalani Culpepper on Wednesday night. Culpepper is the 925th prospect, 76th safety and 104th player in Texas out of Georgetown, East View.
In two seasons on varsity, Culpepper has 62 tackles, six passes defended, two interceptions and one forced fumble. Culpepper also has 65 all-purpose yards, contributing on offense and special teams. Arizona beat out Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and SMU for the commitment from Culpepper.
Culpepper was a highly sought-after prospect who received 11 scholarship offers before entering high school.