How UCLA's 2027 Recruiting Class Compares to Rest of Nation

The UCLA Bruins have made significant strides in recruiting over the last few months, and they are being recognized for their efforts.

UCLA has been lackluster over the last handful of seasons, but especially in their two seasons since joining the Big Ten. Since 2024, the Bruins have posted a combined 8-16 record, and this past season saw them go just 3-9, their worst since 2018, when they also went 3-9.

UCLA Last Season

Haubert's Thoughts

"The Bruins have had more lows than highs over the past decade but are getting positive early signs that new head coach Bob Chesney could bring a better rate of success and consistency based on some of the talent he has been able to secure," Haubert said.

"He capitalized on local talent in the secondary by landing SC Next 300 DBs JuJu Johnson and Pole Moala, and got in-state four-star safety Khalil Terry, a one-time Notre Dame commit, to stay closer to home. He also pulled one-time Georgia commit Jerry Outhouse Jr. out of Texas. The latter is a versatile DB with good burst."

"George Toia was a big pull out of Texas for the trenches as the four-star is powerful and agile for his size. If he is able to add some refinement to his game, he has the tools to be a handful."

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This story was originally published June 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM.