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UCLA Football Recruiting: 2017 National Signing Day Recap

By Daniel Walker

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Oct 18, 2014; Berkeley, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Jim Mora Jr. stands on the field before the start of the game against the California Golden Bears at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2014; Berkeley, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Jim Mora Jr. stands on the field before the start of the game against the California Golden Bears at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

UCLA Football Recruits – Defense

Jaelan Phillips, Defensive End, Redlands East ValleyHS /Redlands, CA

Committed: 4/14/16

The UCLA coaching staff closed out the spring of 2016 with a commitment from the nation’s top defensive end Jaelan Phillips. Phillips posses a rare combination of freak size and athleticism. The nation’s #2 overall player (247Sports) has the potential to start as a true freshman, replacing future first-round pick Takkarist McKinley.

Jaylan Shaw, Defensive Back, Centennial HS/Corona, CA

Committed: 8/3/16

Shaw landed an offer over the summer after camping with the Bruins in June. His performance caught the eyes of Coach Martin. Afterwards, Shaw instantly became a priority for the UCLA coaching staff in the 2017 recruiting cycle. The Bruins eventually locked him up before in early August, landing one of the nation’s most tenacious defenders.

Quentin Lake, Defensive Back, Mater Dei HS/Santa Ana, CA

Committed: 8/16/16

Quentin Lake followed in the footsteps of his father, former UCLA great Carnell Lake, announcing his pledge to the Bruins this past summer.

Greg Rogers, Defensive Tackle, Arbor View HS/Las Vegas, NV

Committed: 11/21/16

Getting Rogers was huge for UCLA and he is expected to come in and complete for a spot right away. He has good tools and can be a Kenny Clark type of player with development.

Darnay Holmes, Defensive Back, Calabasas HS/Calabasas, CA

Committed:1/7/17

UCLA landed their biggest pledge of the 2017 class at the Army All-American Game in early January, locking up the nation’s top cornerback Darnay Holmes. UCLA was the long-time leader for the Calabasas standout and eventually beat out Ohio State, USC, and Michigan to land a commitment in Holmes. Darnay Holmes has the ability to make a massive impact at receiver, cornerback, and on special teams.