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2026 UCLA Recruit Position Roundup: Linebackers

Welcome to a new series on UCLA Bruins on SI. The 2026 UCLA Recruit Position Roundup is going to detail the Bruins' commits and what national recruiting analysts are saying about them.

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UCLA Shortstop Adds Another Award to Historic Season

UCLA Bruins star shortstop Roch Cholowsky has been named the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)/Rawlings Division-I Player of the Year, adding to one of the best baseball seasons in UCLA history.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 24

4-Star Discusses UCLA Basketball Offer

Four-star 2026 guard Cameron Holmes stood out at the year's Section 7 basketball camp. So much so that it garnered an offer from Mick Cronin and UCLA. Following the camp, talked to BruinReportOnline's Tracy Pierson about the offer and what it meant for him.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 24

What is UCLA Getting in Speedy WR Xavier Warren?

Another day, another pledge for DeShaun Foster and the UCLA Bruins. Three-star Georgetown, Texas wide receiver Xavier Warren announced his commitment to Westwood on Monday, marking the Bruins' class of 2026 22nd overall commit and seventh receiver.

DeShaun Foster News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 24

Fellow 2026 Commits React to Xavier Warren's UCLA Pledge

DeShaun Foster and the UCLA Bruins landed their 22nd commit in the class of 2026 Monday after Georgetown, Texas wide receiver Xavier Warren announced his pledge to Westwood.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 24

UCLA Projected to Land Another 3-Star DL

Just hours after landing its 22nd commitment from the class of 2026, UCLA is now projected to land another three-star -- Marcus Almada, defensive lineman out of Tabor Academy (Massachusetts) Marion.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 23

UCLA Lands Key Offensive Commitment

The class just keeps getting bigger for the UCLA Bruins as once again they add another commitment to their recruiting class. The Bruins have had an awesome month in the month of June with official visit season finally concluding, now they just await the decision of all of their prospects and targets.

DeShaun Foster News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 23

What is UCLA Getting in Madden Soliai?

DeShaun Foster and his UCLA Bruins added to a massive 2026 recruiting class Saturday by landing Kahuku (Hawaii) three-star safety Madden Soliai along with his cousin and high school teammate Malaki Soliai-Tui.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 23

UCLA Misses Out On Top Wide Receiver Target

The UCLA Bruins have been playing a very impressive game of recruiting when it comes to the month of June. They have landed many of the top targets at a plethora of different positions and schools.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 23

What is UCLA Getting in Malaki Soliai-Tui?

Three-star Kahuku (Hawaii) linebacker Malaki Soliai-Tui pledged to UCLA and bolstered its 2026 recruiting class by joint-committing to Westwood on Saturday with his cousin and high school teammate Madden Soliai.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 23

2026 UCLA Recruit Position Roundup: Receivers Part 1

Welcome to a new series on UCLA Bruins on SI. The 2026 UCLA Recruit Position Roundup is going to detail the Bruins' commits and what national recruiting analysts are saying about them.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 23

EXCLUSIVE: Dorian Franklin Breaks Down UCLA Mindset

There are many recruits that have started to catch the attention of the UCLA Bruins football coaching staff. This includes one of the better in-state prospects from a highly talented high school program.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 23

Wil Former Bruin Russell Westbrook Reunite with Kevin Durant?

Following a blockbuster trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, national media just couldn't help but ask if a reunion with UCLA legend and current free agent Russell Westbrook was in the cards.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 23

EXCLUSIVE: Why UCLA Stand Out to Dorian Franklin

The UCLA Bruins have started to build their 2027 recruiting board with one of the better defensive backs in the 2027 recruiting class coming to mind. That prospect is Dorian Franklin from St.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 22

Is It Time for UCLA to Bring Back Hockey?

It may not seem like it, but UCLA has a rich history on the ice. Currently a club team in the West Coast Hockey Conference (WCHC), the question must be asked: is it time to bring Bruins hockey back where it belongs — on the national stage — and make it a platform for aspiring California hockey players to reach the next level?

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 22

UCLA Basketball Extends Offer to 2026 4-Star Wing

UCLA men's basketball officially extended and offer to four-star wing out of Millennium High School (Goodyear, Ariz.), Cameron Holmes on Friday after he competed in Thursday's Section 7 basketball team camp.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 22

EXCLUSIVE: Dorian Franklin Talks UCLA Bruins' Coaching Staff

The UCLA Bruins have started to identify their 2027 recruiting targets, including the defensive back positions. The Bruins have done a great job in the 2027 class, as they have offered many of their top targets already.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 22

2026 UCLA Recruit Position Roundup: Defensive Line

Welcome to a new series on UCLA Bruins on SI. The 2026 UCLA Recruit Position Roundup is going to detail the Bruins' commits and what national recruiting analysts are saying about them.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 22

Malloe Nets Bruins 2 More Pledges, Jumps in Recruiter Rankings

UCLA defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe is continuing an impressive 2026 recruiting cycle after landing three-star Kahuku (Hawaii) cousins Madden Soliai and Malaki Soliai-Tui on Saturday.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 22

Should UCLA Extend John Savage?

Coach John Savage and his UCLA Bruins baseball squad turned heads for the first time in over a decade this month after making an improbable run to the Men's College World Series.

DeShaun Foster News / UCLA Bruins on SI / June 22

The Mystique Behind Foster's One-Emoji Reactions to Commitments

In the midst of the UCLA Bruins building one of the best recruiting classes in the program's recent history, head coach DeShaun Foster hasn't had much to say about it other than a few emojis.

UCLA Bruins News / LAFB Network / June 21

UCLA Bruins Secure Commitments From 2 Defenders In Major Recruiting Win

The UCLA Bruins’ recruiting momentum reached a new level over the weekend, as Kahuku (Hawaii) standouts and cousins Madden Soliai and Malaki Soliai-Tui announced their commitment to UCLA’s 2026 class.

DeShaun Foster News / LAFB Network / June 19

UCLA Bruins Steal 4-Star Defensive Lineman From Former Pac-12 Rivals

The DeShaun Foster era with the UCLA Bruins continues to gain serious momentum. On Thursday, the Bruins secured a major recruiting win with the commitment of 2026 four-star defensive lineman David Schwerzel out of Seattle’s O’Dea High School — a player many thought was headed to Washington.

UCLA Bruins News / LAFB Network / June 18

UCLA Bruins Address Critical Position With Commitment From Top Prospect

The UCLA Bruins continue to build momentum on the recruiting trail, securing a commitment from Giancarlo Cereghino, the No. 1 long snapper in the 2026 class according to 247Sports.