Recruiting

Sep 24, 2022; Boulder, Colorado, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker Laiatu Latu (15) and linebacker Devin Aupiu (41) celebrate a play in the first quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Bob Chesney and the Bruins are targeting some of the top prospects in the 2027 class.

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Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) throws the ball against the Southern California Trojans in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

UCLA On SI recently spoke with one of the top quarterbacks in the 2027 class about the Bruins' recruitment of him.

Aug 28, 2021; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker JonJon Vaughns (21) in the fourth quarter against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

UCLA and new head coach Bob Chesney are becoming increasingly active on the 2027 recruiting trail.

Oct 29, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker Laiatu Latu (15) and defensive lineman Gary Smith III (58) celebrate after a sack of Stanford Cardinal quarterback Tanner McKee (18) in the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Bob Chesney and the Bruins are beginning to make noise in the 2027 recruiting cycle.

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

One of the top players in the transfer portal recently committed to UCLA.

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

The Bruins' transfer portal hot streak continued on Sunday.

Bob Chesney and the Bruins continue to dominate the transfer portal.

Bob Chesney and the Bruins recently beefed up their defense through the transfer portal.

One of the top defensive back transfers from the Big 12 conference is set to visit UCLA.

New UCLA football head coach Bob Chesney.

UCLA had a strong 24 hours in the transfer portal.

Oct 9, 2025; Rosemont, IL, USA; UCLA head coach Mick Cronin speaks during Big Ten Men’s Basketball Media Days at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

One of the top prospects in the 2026 class recently named UCLA as one of his top five schools.

NCAA, College League, USA 2025 Womens Basketball Spokane Elite Eight: LSU Vs UCLA MAR 30 Mar 30 2025 Spokane WA U.S.A. UCLA head coach Cori Close on the court during the NCAA Women s Basketball Regional Elite Eight game one between LSU Lady Tigers and the UCLA Bruins.

Top-100 recruit in the 2026 class has fans concerned.

UCLA head coach Bob Chesney hopes these three transfer portal players are Bruins in the New Year.

Dec 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) drives past Cal Poly Mustangs guard Madison Butcher (24) during the first half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Cori Close and the Bruins recently extended an offer to one of the top prospects in the 2027 recruiting class.

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) carries the ball against the Southern California Trojans in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

With the transfer portal opening in less than a week, should the Bruins pursue a quarterback?

Dec 20, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; James Madison Dukes head coach Bob Chesney looks on during the second quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Here are three players UCLA can grab via the transfer portal

Dec 3, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Skyy Clark (55) shoots the basket against the Washington Huskies during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

One of the top shooting guards in the 2027 class recently named UCLA as one of the schools standing out in his recruitment.

Nov 8, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) throws against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

One of the top quarterbacks in the 2028 class is reportedly interested in the Bruins.

The Bruins are making progress with a four-star quarterback in the 2027 class who also wants to play basketball in college.

Dec 20, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; James Madison Dukes head coach Bob Chesney looks on during the first quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

After a rough outing against a Big Ten juggernaut many questions have been prompted surrounding Bob Chesney as a coach

Here's a look a few defensive backs that the Bruins could potentially target in the transfer portal.

Nov 18, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Sacramento State Hornets forward Shaqir O'Neal (8) defends UCLA Bruins forward Eric Dailey Jr. (3) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

One of the top prospects in the 2026 class recently gave an update about where UCLA stands in his recruitment.

Here's a look at a few of the quarterbacks UCLA could potentially target in the 2027 cycle.

UCLA is making progress with one of the top cornerbacks in the 2027 class.

Nov 22, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) sets to pass the ball during the first half against the Washington Huskies at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

One of the top 2027 quarterbacks in California is reportedly interested in the Bruins.

Recruiting

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