UCLA Loses Out on Three-Star 2026 WR

With Early National Signing Day quickly approaching, the few remaining uncommitted prospects in the 2026 cycle are starting to make their decisions.

UCLA has been targeting several potential late additions to its 2026 class, including a three-star local wide receiver. However, the Bruins received some bad news as he ended up committing to Cal on Friday.

UCLA 2026 WR Target Commits to Cal

On Nov 28, Niles Davis, a three-star wide receiver prospect from Westlake High School in West Hills, California, announced on X that he would be committing to Cal.

committed. #GoBears 🧸@MWCherrington @GregBiggins @CalBearsOn3 @_WHSFootball_ @latsondheimer @Tarek_Fattal pic.twitter.com/yLcJ4P79KD
— Niles Davis 3⭐️ (@NilesDavis20) November 28, 2025

It's a tough blow for the Bruins as they had been making a big push for Davis in recent months. The three-star wide receiver was underrecruited throughout the summer, but UCLA extended him an offer near the end of October.

After UCLA became involved, Cal and BYU also extended offers to Davis. He took official visits with all three programs in November, traveling to Westwood to speak with the Bruins' staff and see the program's facilities on the 19th.

UCLA helme — Jul 29, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; A detailed view of UCLA Bruins helmet during Pac-12 Media Day at Novo Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Shortly after his official visit with UCLA, Davis announced his final three, naming the Bruins alongside Cal and BYU. It was a close race until the end, but ultimately the young receiver chose the Golden Bears.

Nov 8, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins interim head coach Tim Skipper during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Following his commitment, Davis discussed his decision with Rivals' Greg Biggins, explaining that Cal was the program and school with which he felt most comfortable.

“There were a lot of reasons why I picked Cal but the biggest was having a really strong comfort level there,” Davis told Biggins. “It just felt right to me and it’s the school I felt most comfortable on my visit."

Cal helme — Nov 23, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; The helmet of California Golden Bears long snapper Ewan Arechaederra (48) sits on the field with a ball before the game against the Stanford Cardinal at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Davis isn't a highly touted recruit, with Rivals' industry rankings listing him as the No. 2,041 overall player in the 2026 class, the No. 298 wide receiver, and the No. 174 prospect from California. Still, with UCLA losing 13 commits after parting ways with DeShaun Foster, he would have been a significant addition to the Bruins' class.

Where Does UCLA Turn After Losing Davis?

Although Early National Signing Day is approaching, the Bruins still have the chance to add another player to their 2026 class even with Davis choosing the Golden Bears.

UCLA has been listed as a frontrunner to land Ammon Alexander, a three-star offensive lineman from Benjamin Franklin High School in Queen Creek, Arizona. He's one of the top uncommitted offensive linemen left in the 2026 cycle, and he'll announce his commitment on December 1.

UCLA helmet — Nov 30, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins helmets during pregame warmups before playing the Fresno State Bulldogs at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images | Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

So while Davis choosing Cal isn't the news UCLA wanted to hear, the Bruins may not be done adding talent to their 2026 class quite yet.

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