Overview

• Under head coach DeShaun Foster, UCLA has secured 19 commitments in the class of 2026, vaulting the Bruins from No. 48 to No. 8 in the 247Sports rankings.
• Three-star safety Madden Soliai from Kahuku, Hawaii, pledged to UCLA on June 21, choosing the Bruins over programs like Arizona and Washington.
• Foster’s recruiting surge has been fueled by assistant coaches Burl Toler III, Andy Kwon, Ikaika Malloe and Demetrice Martin, who rank among 247Sports’ top recruiters.
• The commitment of defensive end David Schwerzel out of Seattle was pivotal in pushing UCLA into the top 10 and demonstrated the program’s growing influence against Power Five rivals.
• Four-star quarterback Oscar Rios, ranked No. 10 at his position, will announce his decision on June 27, potentially elevating UCLA even higher in the 2026 cycle.