Three-star running back Jalen John commits to Arizona Wildcats for 2020

Arizona has added its first running back to the class of 2020. 

Jalen John of Lake Oswego, Oregon, committed to Arizona on Monday.

@DeMarcoMurray @CoachSumlin #BearDown respect my decision pic.twitter.com/jrw4MPBGcl

— Jalen John (@j_r_john) July 16, 2019

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John, a three-star prospect from Lakeridge High School, also held offers from BYU, Nebraska, Oregon, Oregon State, USC and Utah

John, who’s listed at 5-11, 180 pounds, rushed for 1,302 yards and 16 touchdowns last season. He averaged 7.9 yards per carry.

John is Arizona’s ninth commitment for 2020 and its fourth skill-position player. He joins quarterback Will Plummer, tight end Drake Dabney and receiver Dyelan Miller.