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Analyst Updates UCLA's Pursuit of 4-Star DL

After a slow end to June and start to July, UCLA is starting to receive good news on the few remaining recruiting targets on its board in the 2026 class recruiting trail.

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4-Star RB Opts for Washington Over UCLA

Four-star Valencia (Calif.) running back Brian Bonner officially announced his commitment to Washington on Tuesday, he told Hayes Fawcett for Rivals. UCLA and DeShaun Foster were reportedly in serious contention to land the hometown, sixth-ranked running back in the nation.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 8

Legend Ranks Dent Among Nation's Top Transfers

Donovan Dent's transfer from New Mexico to UCLA was one of the biggest moves in the college basketball offseason. The former Mountain West Player of the Year brings a new dynamic playmaking prowess to the Bruins that was lacking last season.

DeShaun Foster News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 8

Will Bruins Land Critical 4-Star?

In the waning days of recruitment, DeShaun Foster and the UCLA Bruins' red-hot recruiting streak cooled down, but they just got some great news regarding high-four-star defensive lineman Carter Gooden.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 8

Report: 4-Star RB Brian Bonner Set to Make Decision

Four-star Valencia (Calif.) running back Brian Bonner is one of the most touted backs in the class of 2026 and is set to make his decision between UCLA and Washington soon, Tracy Pierson, lead reporter for Bruin Report Online, released an update on Bonner's commitment date and where the Bruins stand with him.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 8

EXCLUSIVE: Georgia Commit Dishes on Bruins Interest

The UCLA Bruins are always going to be one of the better schools at a lot of things. This includes recruiting as they have plenty of pitches that they can give to a recruit when some schools can't reciprocate.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 8

EXCLUSIVE: Son Of NFL Legend Details His UCLA Offer

UCLA is not afraid to target the best of the best even when they are targeting the classes that haven't received the full light yet. This includes the class of 2027, where we find not only one of the best running backs in the class but also the son of a former UCLA Bruins star and NFL Legend, Maurice Jones-Drew.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 7

3 Former Bruins Traded for Each Other in NBA

Three former UCLA Bruins basketball stars were all involved in a three-team trade between the Los Angeles Clippers, Utah Jazz and Miami Heat on Monday.

DeShaun Foster News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 7

Where UCLA's 2026 Class Ranks 1st Week of July

DeShaun Foster and the UCLA Bruins stunned the college football landscape through June, nabbing 15 of their 21 total commitments over the course of three big visit weekends.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 7

UCLA Football Recruiting Update: July Week 1

UCLA is grasping at whatever ounce of recruiting momentum it had in a hot June and trying to take it into July. Already down two recruiting battles, each commitment announcement ahead becomes more important to bolstering an already historic 2026 recruiting class.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 7

Why Marcus Almada is UCLA's Most Important July Recruitment

UCLA's hot recruiting month of June slowly cooled down in the waning days. DeShaun Foster and the Bruins lost a few recruitment battles towards the end of the month and in early July.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 7

EXCLUSIVE: West Stansbury Talks UCLA Visit Opportunities And More

West Stansbury is a very talented prospect from the state of Texas who visits the state of California often. He has already been offered by UCLA as a 2028 prospect.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 7

The Two Kahuka, Hawaii Cousins Making Westwood Their Home

On June 21, the UCLA Bruins received a commitment from a set of cousins who consider each other brothers — Malaki Soliai-Tui and Madden Soliai. They’re a pair of three-star defenders from Kahuku, Hawaii, who each bring something different to the field.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 7