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3 days ago | ucla.rivals.com | Tracy Mcdannald |Edward Lewis

Heading into his weekend official visit to UCLA, defensive tackle Tufanua Ionatana “T.I.” Umu-Cais was curious to learn of the Bruins’ potential plans for development if he were to end up in Westwood. The 2026 Englewood (Colo.) Cherry Creek three-star recruit left campus Sunday with a clear idea that lines up with some of his own visions.

3 days ago | ucla.rivals.com | Tracy Mcdannald |Edward Lewis

Published May 11, 2025UCLA impresses 2026 LB Malaki Soliai-Tui during official visitUCLA made a strong impression over the weekend on 2026 Kahuku (Hawaii) three-star linebacker Malaki Soliai-Tui, who completed his official visit Sunday. Later in the afternoon, Soliai-Tui told Bruin Blitz that the highlight of the trip “was definitely the love the entire staff showed to me and my family.”“My family loves the staff and the program, and we had a special breakfast for Mother’s Day,” Soliai-Tui said.

5 days ago | ucla.rivals.com | Tracy Mcdannald |Edward Lewis

UCLA football coaches are headed back to Westwood as the program prepares to greet its first wave of official visitors Friday. The coaches spent the first part of the week back on the recruiting trail after wrapping up spring camp. Last week, Bruins second-year head coach DeShaun Foster called it the start of a “hectic” next month. “Coaches are gonna be on the road and make sure they get back by Friday because OVs start,” Foster said before camp ended, previewing what’s in store.

1 week ago | ucla.rivals.com | Tracy Mcdannald |Edward Lewis

Published May 8, 2025WATCH: 2027 four-star safety Jailen Hill provides recruiting updateMISSION VIEJO, Calif. — Plenty has changed since 2027 four-star safety Jailen Hill was offered by UCLA last September and last caught up with Bruin Blitz. The Rivals250 recruit transferred from Inglewood to Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco, and his recruitment has only continued to take off.

1 week ago | ucla.rivals.com | Tracy Mcdannald |Edward Lewis

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. — La Verne (Calif.) Damien linebacker Iona Uiagalelei was among the 2027 recruits who took part in the Under Armour NEXT camp over the weekend at Mission Viejo High School. Afterward, Uiagalelei reflected on his relationship with UCLA and his recent visits, including his thoughts on defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe and inside linebackers coach Scott White.