Deshawn Foster And new University of California, Los Angeles The staff has already made great strides in recruiting this summer, with the Bruins adding two impressive four-star players last month.
by On3 Recruitment Prediction Machine (RPM)Big Ten programs will be turning their attention back to the field this summer as they recruit some of the state’s top prospects.
Going into official visit season, UCLA was no longer a consideration in Santa Ana (Calif.)’s recruiting. Mater Dei Four-star wide receiver Marcus HarrisBut that quickly changed after the 5-foot-11, 185-pound pass catcher made a surprise OV appearance against Westwood on June 1.
Last week, Harris told On3’s Chad Simmons that he had narrowed his focus to three teams: the Bruins, Georgia and Oregon. Since then, four reports have been filed that Foster and company are planning on bringing Harris to the team, meaning he could join the team later this month or in July.
“Their NFL style. The coaching staff are all NFL veterans, so that’s a big thing.” “It’s a big step forward for UCLA,” Harris said of UCLA earlier this month.“They have top-notch connections with NFL players, especially with coaches. Eric Bieniemy Coaching the Chiefs, having a strong offense and winning two championships is a big thing. Coach Eric Frazier “I come from the NFL and I’ve coached guys like AJ Brown. I really like their coaching staff.”
Harris took an official visit to Georgia in May and is set to take his OV to Oregon this weekend. Harris told Simmons he’s not a leader in recruiting, but the spotlight continues to be on in-state universities.
“Right now I don’t know which school is at the top, but I feel like all the schools are equal,” he said.
Harris is the No. 172 overall prospect and No. 19 wide receiver in the 2025 cycle. On3 Industry RankingsThat’s a weighted average utilizing all four of the big recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 16 player in the state of California.
Golden State stars headline UCLA’s 2025 class
The Bruins landed their top target on May 25 when they acquired the four-star quarterback from Long Beach (Calif.) Warren. Madden Iamareava The younger brother of a former five-star recruit and Tennessee starting quarterback prospect. Niko ImarevaMadden is the No. 120 overall prospect ranking and the No. 11 QB for the cycle.
Earlier this month, four-star running back Hesperia (Calif.) Oak Hills Carson Cox He chose UCLA. At 6 feet tall, he’s a top 150 player in the On300 for 2025 and a top 10 burner.
Four top in-state prospects are currently enrolled in the class: three-star linebacker from San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Hills; Weston Harboura three-star cornerback from Temecula Chaparral. Kron Jabari Jr.a three-star offensive tackle from Rocklin. Garrison Blank Los Angeles Loyola’s 3-star EDGE Scott Taylor.
Other commits in the class include three-star tight end Graham (Wash.) Kapowsin; Noah Floresa three-star cornerback from Frisco (Texas) Memorial. Chase Coleman 3-star TE in Queen Creek, Arizona Dylan Sims.
