Rising fast
Some college coaches have been whispering that Corona, Calif., defensive back Demetrius Wright might end up being more of an impact player than Jordon James, his talented running back teammate. After Wright’s amazing weekend it might be tough to argue against them.

After a very strong showing at the NIKE Combine on Saturday with a solid 4.5-second time in the 40-yard dash, Wright turned in a dominating performance at the NIKE Camp on Sunday in Los Angeles. Wright was one of the camp’s top overall players and definitely ranked as one of the top three defensive backs. Rivals.com analyst Barry Every liked how Wright could be an impact player at both corner and safety.

“Even though passing drills are non-contact, he did not think twice about popping kids with a full head of steam,” Every said. “He’s another California athlete whose offer list is about to explode into double digits. He has the ability to play either safety position or an outside chance of playing corner. Wright will remind college fans of Michigan signee Justin Turner from last season.”

Wright said Oregon and Arizona are his co-leaders at this point.

“I want to take all my trips during the season and see what it’s like on game days to see the atmosphere,” Wright said. “UCLA was up there on top before, but they’ve not offered me yet. I think they’re kind of dragging their feet. I also like Tennessee, Washington and a few others.”

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• Anaheim (Calif.) Servite defensive tackle Kirifi Taula has added scholarship offers from Wake Forest and Arizona. Taula said he is hoping to hear more from California, USC, UCLA and Oregon. “I’d like to stay close to home, but I’m open to anybody that [is] interested in me,” Taula said.

• There are reports that East Carolina has picked up its second commitment, from Charlotte (N.C.) Providence athlete Damon Magazu (5-11, 170). ECU had earlier received a commitment from Drew Gentry, a 6-6, 284-pound offensive tackle from Tallahassee (Fla.) North Florida Christian.

• BYU has added a commitment from 6-3, 290-pound defensive tackle Travis Tuiloma of Topeka (Kan.) Washburn Rural. “My family wanted me to go to BYU,” Tuiloma said. “They wanted me to go to BYU real bad, so I could get a great education and stay strong in the Church.” Tuiloma is the sixth commitment for the Cougars.

• Baylor received its third commitment for 2010 with a pledge from Antwan Goodley, a 6-0, 185-pound receiver from Midland, Texas.

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