Recruiting Odds on Where No. 1 ILB Lokeni Toailoa Lands

Monday is shaping up to be a huge day for California prospects. Five members of Ground Zero's 7-on-7 team are expected to announce their verbal commitments.

Headlining the bunch is 4-star linebacker Lokeni Toailoa from Wilmer Amina Carter High School in Rialto, California. Toailoa is the nation's top-ranked inside linebacker and, per 247Sports, has a list that includes UCLA, USC, Oregon, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Washington and Utah.

UCLA, USC, Oregon and Notre Dame are considered the frontrunners, and all four schools could use a player of Toailoa's caliber. As the No. 59 player overall in 247Sports' composite rankings, Toailoa is a physical athlete who loves playing downhill and loves making the big hit. He holds his own in pass coverage, but his bread and butter is the explosiveness he shows during a run play.

Of the four, UCLA is the heavy favorite, according to 247Sports Crystal Ball predictions. With the four schools primarily in the conversation, here are the odds Toailoa will commit to each school.

UCLA (2-1)

UCLA is in a great position entering Monday, as it could land Toailoa, 4-star running back Damian Alloway and 3-star running back Demetric Felton. The Bruins already had four-star inside linebacker Krys Barnes commit on March 14, and Barnes is another member of Ground Zero, so it wouldn't be far-fetched if the duo has discussed being college teammates.

Also, with Rialto being roughly an hour away from the campus, proximity could play a big role in this decision. Toailoa earlier this month told Bleacher Report at The Opening Los Angeles regional that he would love to play close to home where his family could watch all of his games.

USC (3-1)

Like UCLA, USC has a home-field advantage of sorts, being roughly an hour away. The Trojans are hoping Toailoa can complete a linebacker trifecta, as they already have 4-star outside linebackers committed in Mique Juarez and Daelin Hayes. Toailoa as a middle linebacker would give USC a solid class at the position.

Toailoa is being recruited to USC by Peter Sirmon, someone he said he is a big fan of. Toailoa is also attracted to the program's winning tradition.

OREGON (4-1)

Fresh off one of its best years ever, Oregon is expected to be a hot commodity in recruiting. Toailoa would fit well in the Ducks defense and could see early playing time, as many of the linebackers will either be preparing to graduate or gearing up for their senior seasons upon his arrival to campus.

Inside linebackers coach Don Pellum is Toailoa's primary recruiter, and Toailoa said he's been able to establish a good relationship with him. Oregon may not be able to win the proximity battle with UCLA or USC, but it can boast that it not only won the Pac-12 championship but also was a game away from winning the College Football Playoff last season.

NOTRE DAME (4-1)

Playing close to home wouldn't mean as much if Toailoa were to choose Notre Dame. Home games are still broadcast on NBC, which means he would get tons of exposure if inserted into the defensive lineup.

The Fighting Irish only have one commitment for its 2016 class, 5-star offensive tackle Tommy Kraemer, so Toailoa would be a keynote commitment if he were to choose Notre Dame. It should be noted, however, that they signed two inside linebackers in their 2015 class. Still, Toailoa is a huge fan of the school's prestige and the program's tradition.

Damon Sayles is a National Recruting Analyst for Bleacher Report. Player ratings are courtesy of 247Sports' composite ratings. Follow Damon via Twitter: @DamonSayles