Miami football commit Israel Briggs moves to Clovis High School
In a move that is set to shake up the 2025 football season, Israel Briggs, a highly-regarded four-star tight end, has transferred from Redwood High School to Clovis High School. Briggs' transfer paperwork was submitted on August 11, 2025, and although it was initially pending approval, he was allowed to practice immediately with Clovis. By August 21, 2025, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) officially cleared Briggs to play in all Clovis football games for the season [1][2][3].
Briggs' addition to the Clovis High football team, which already features key players like Oregon State-committed quarterback Deagan Rose, significantly strengthens the team’s offense. The Cougars and their fans are optimistic about their scoring potential this season with Briggs now eligible to compete in games [1][3][5].
It's important to note that Briggs' transfer does not affect the Division-I commitments of Deagan Rose or Maddox Merrill, who have both committed to Oregon State and Fresno State, respectively. Briggs' commitment remains with the University of Miami [1].
Prior to transferring to Clovis High School, Briggs played at Mount Whitney High School. This off-season, he was enrolled at Redwood High School [4].
The approval of Briggs' paperwork would likely be closely watched by college football recruiters, given his Division-I commitment. If approved, Briggs' transfer would mean Clovis High would have three Division-I commits on its offense, a significant boost for the team.
The commitments of Deagan Rose and Maddox Merrill, however, are not related to the approval of Israel Briggs' paperwork to play for Clovis High School. Both Rose and Merrill are committed Division-I athletes in their own right, with Rose as a quarterback and Merrill as a running back [2].
In other news, Maddox Merrill has committed to Fresno State, joining Deagan Rose as Division-I commits for their respective schools. This commitment further solidifies Fresno State's football team for the upcoming season [6].
[1] Clovis High School announces Israel Briggs' transfer
[2] Deagan Rose and Maddox Merrill commit to Oregon State and Fresno State
[3] CIF clears Israel Briggs to play for Clovis High School
[4] Israel Briggs enrolled at Redwood High School this off-season
[5] Clovis High School's optimism with Israel Briggs' addition
[6] Maddox Merrill commits to Fresno State
The addition of Israel Briggs to the Clovis High School football team strengthens their offense significantly, with the potential for increased scoring this season. The transfer of Briggs, a Division-I commit, would mean Clovis High School would have three Division-I commits on their offense, providing a significant boost for the team.
