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.
Jadyn Hudson from Pittsburg (Pittsburg, CA)
⭐⭐⭐⭐ according to Rivals, 247 Sports, and ESPN.
Garrison Blank from Rocklin, Rocklin, CA
⭐⭐⭐ according to all four recruiting services.
Dylan Sims from Queen Creek, Queen Creek, AZ
⭐⭐⭐ according to all four recruiting services.
Madden Iamaleava from Warren (Downey, CA)
⭐⭐⭐⭐ per all four recruiting services.
Weston Port from San Juan Hills (San Juan Capistrano, CA)
⭐⭐⭐⭐ per the Rivals.com 2025 recruiting rankings.
Karson Cox from Oak Hills (Hesperia, CA)
⭐⭐⭐⭐ per the on3.com 2025 recruiting rankings.
Scott Taylor from Loyola (Los Angeles, CA)
⭐⭐⭐ per the 247 Sports 2025 recruiting rankings.
Kuron Jabari Jr. from Chaparral (Temecula, CA)
⭐⭐⭐ per the ESPN 2025 recruiting rankings.
Chase Coleman from Memorial (Frisco, TX)
⭐⭐⭐ per the 247 Sports recruiting rankings.
Noah Flores from Graham-Kapowsin (Graham, WA)
⭐⭐⭐ per the ESPN recruiting rankings.
Tyler Partlow from St. Thomas More (Middle Village, NY)
⭐⭐⭐ 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.
⭐⭐⭐⭐transfer according to 247 Sports.
Rico Flores Jr. is a transfer wide receiver from Notre Dame.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ transfer according to Rivals.
Joseph Vaughn is a transfer linebacker from Yale.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ transfer according to Rivals.
Collins Acheampong is a transfer defensive lineman from Miami (Fl)
⭐⭐⭐ transfer according to 247 Sports.
Michael Carmody is a transfer offensive tackle from Notre Dame.
⭐⭐⭐ transfer according to On3.
KJ Wallace is a transfer cornerback from Georgia Tech.
⭐⭐⭐ transfer according to 247 Sports.
Bryan Addison is a transfer cornerback from Oregon.
⭐⭐⭐transfer according to On3.
Ramon Henderson is a transfer defensive safety from Notre Dame.
⭐⭐⭐ transfer according to 247 Sports.
Mateen Bhaghani is a transfer field goal kicker from Cal.
⭐⭐⭐ transfer according to On3.
Jacob Busic is a transfer defensive end from Navy.
⭐⭐⭐ transfer according to On3.
Alani Makihele is a transfer offensive lineman from UNLV.
⭐⭐⭐ transfer according 247 Sports.
Bryce Pierre is a transfer tight end from Arizona State.
⭐⭐⭐ transfer according to On3.
Kaylin Moore is a transfer cornerback from Cal.
⭐⭐⭐ transfer according to Rivals.
Other incoming transfers are the following as seen below.
Cherif Seye who is a defensive lineman from Florida A&M, Reuben Unije an offensive lineman from Louisville, Luke Schuermann a defensive lineman from St. Louis University, and Brody Richter a punter from Northern Arizona.