Overview
- De La Salle running back Duece Jones-Drew, who announced his commitment Sunday, chose UCLA, his father Maurice Jones-Drew’s alma mater.
- Arizona pushed hardest in his recruitment with running backs coach Alonzo Carter prioritizing him, but the Bruins won out.
- UCLA retained running backs coach AJ Steward through the staff change, and his January in-home visit plus talks with Bob Chesney sold Jones-Drew on the fit.
- Jones-Drew plans an official visit to UCLA from June 19 to 21.
- The Class of 2027 three-star stands about 5-foot-8 and 180 pounds, ranks in the mid-50s among California prospects, and logged 463 rushing yards and seven touchdowns last season.