A look at UCLA Football recruiting
By Ryan Kay
UCLA football recruiting has undergone a significant shift under head coach DeShaun Foster compared to the previous coach Chip Kelly.
More Focus and Engagement under Foster.
- Foster is actively offering scholarships to a much larger number of recruits, especially underclassmen. This contrasts with Chip Kelly's coach's strategy.
- There's a renewed emphasis on campus visits and events like "Friday Night Lights" to showcase UCLA to potential players.
- The aim is to create a more welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for recruits, particularly those from Los Angeles seems to be a primary focus under Foster.
Early Signs of Success on the recruiting trail since Foster took over.
- This approach seems to be working. There's a positive buzz around UCLA's recruiting efforts, with recruits raving about their visits.
- Foster has already secured commitments from some high-profile players, including four-star running back Karson Cox.
Looking Ahead:
- It's still early in Foster's tenure, but the initial signs are promising.
- The increased focus on recruiting could help UCLA return to its days of consistently bringing in top-ranked recruiting classes similar to what USC is doing down the road..
First a look at where the incoming 2025 football recruits are ranked among various recruiting sites.
Madden Iamaleava from Warren (Downey, CA)
reredd. Ranked 3 nationally among quarterbacks according to Rivals. player. 518. 4 Star according to all four recruiting services. Madden Iamaleava. Player Profile. Ranked 83 nationally according to ESPN. Madden Iamaleava. 4 Star
⭐⭐⭐⭐ per all four recruiting services.
Weston Port from San Juan Hills (San Juan Capistrano, CA)
Ranked 52 nationally among linebacker according to On3. Weston Port. 3 Star. Weston Port. player. fdsfdsfsd. Player Profile. 4 Star according to Rivals. Ranked 482 nationally according to On3. 518
⭐⭐⭐⭐ per the Rivals.com 2025 recruiting rankings.
Karson Cox from Oak Hills (Hesperia, CA)
Karson Cox. Player Profile. Ranked 149 nationally according to On3. Karson Cox. player. Ranked 9 nationally among running backs according to On3. 4 Star. 518. 3 Star according to 247 Sports. Karson Cox
⭐⭐⭐⭐ per the on3.com 2025 recruiting rankings.
Scott Taylor from Loyola (Los Angeles, CA)
Scott Taylor. 3 Star. 518. Ranked 42 recruit for 2025 from California according to Rivals. player. dsadsadsad. Ranked 36 edge rusher according to rivals.com. Player Profile. 3 Star according to Rivals. Scott Taylor
⭐⭐⭐ per the 247 Sports 2025 recruiting rankings.
Kuron Jabari Jr. from Chaparral (Temecula, CA)
Kuron Jabari Jr.. 3 Star. fdsfsdfsd. Player Profile. Kuron Jabari Jr.. player. Ranked 57 recruit for 2025 from California according to ESPN. 518. 3 Star according to ESPN. Ranked 59 according to cornerback according to ESPN
⭐⭐⭐ per the ESPN 2025 recruiting rankings.
Chase Coleman from Memorial (Frisco, TX)
Ranked 63 cornerback according to 247 Sports. 518. Chase Coleman. Player Profile. Ranked 107 recruit for 2025 from Texas according to 247 Sports. Chase Coleman. 3 Star. 3 Star according to 247 Sports. Chase Coleman. player
⭐⭐⭐ per the 247 Sports recruiting rankings.
Noah Flores from Graham-Kapowsin (Graham, WA).
Player Profile. Noah Flores. Noah Flores. Ranked 10 edge tight end according to espn.com. player. Ranked 4 recruit for 2025 from Washington according to 247 Sports. Noah Flores. 3 Star. 518. 3 Star according to ESPN
⭐⭐⭐ per the ESPN recruiting rankings.
An overview look at the 20024 transfer football recruits and where they are ranked among various recruiting sites.
Dermaricus Davis is transfer quarterback from Washington.
Dermaricus Davis. . 4 Star. 521. . . Dermaricus Davis. player. fdsfdsfsdfdsf.
⭐⭐⭐⭐transfer according to 247 Sports.
Rico Flores Jr. is a transfer wide receiver from Notre Dame.
. . . player. Rico Flores Jr.. Rico Flores Jr.. 443. . Rico Flores Jr.. 4 Star
⭐⭐⭐⭐ transfer according to Rivals.
Joseph Vaughn is a transfer linebacker from Yale.
. . . Joseph Vaughn. 4 Start. player. . Joseph Vaughn. 2394. Joseph Vaughn
⭐⭐⭐⭐ transfer according to Rivals.
Collins Acheampong is a transfer defensive lineman from Miami (Fl)
https://content-enrichment-service.mmsport.minutesvc.com/properties/202/embeds/01hyg031wgr1994. 3 Star. 834. . Collins Acheampong. . . . Collins Acheampong. player
⭐⭐⭐ transfer according to 247 Sports.
Michael Carmody is a transfer offensive tackle from Notre Dame.
Michael Carmody. . 3 Star. 443. . Michael Carmody. Michael Carmody. . . player
⭐⭐⭐ transfer according to On3.
KJ Wallace is a transfer cornerback from Georgia Tech.
. . . KJ Wallace. player. KJ Wallace. 3 Star. 436. KJ Wallace.
⭐⭐⭐ transfer according to 247 Sports.
Bryan Addison is a transfer cornerback from Oregon.
dfsfsdfsd. Bryan Addison. Bryan Addison. 3 Star. 515. . player. . .
⭐⭐⭐transfer according to On3.
Ramon Henderson is a transfer defensive safety from Notre Dame.
Ramon Henderson. . . . 3 Star. Ramon Henderson. player. . Ramon Henderson. 443
⭐⭐⭐ transfer according to 247 Sports.
Mateen Bhaghani is a transfer field goal kicker from Cal.
. . 2287. player. . Mateen Bhaghani. Mateen Bhaghani. 3 Star. Mateen Bhaghani.
⭐⭐⭐ transfer according to On3.
Jacob Busic is a transfer defensive end from Navy.
. 3 Star. player. 2458. Jacob Busic. . Jacob Busic. . Jacob Busic.
⭐⭐⭐ transfer according to On3.
Alani Makihele is a transfer offensive lineman from UNLV.
Alani Makihele. 3 Star. . Alani Makihele. 2284. . . Alani Makihele. . player
⭐⭐⭐ transfer according 247 Sports.
Bryce Pierre is a transfer tight end from Arizona State.
player. . . Bryce Pierre. Bryce Pierre. dfsdfdsfds. 3 Star. 512. .
⭐⭐⭐ transfer according to On3.
Kaylin Moore is a transfer cornerback from Cal.
Kaylin Moore. . Kaylin Moore. player. . . Kaylin Moore. . 3 Star. 2287
⭐⭐⭐ transfer according to Rivals.
Other incoming transfers are
Cherif Seye who is a defensive lineman from Florida A&M,
Reuben Unije an offensive lineman from Louisville,
Luke Schuermann defensive lineman from St. Louis University, and Brody Richter a punter from Northern Arizona.
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