Eight outstanding high school seniors have signed national letters of intent, grants in aid and/or offers of admission to UCLA, Bruin head football coach Chip Kelly announced. Seven of the student-athletes attended high school in the state of California and one in Oregon.
The class is ranked No. 27 nationally by ESPN.com, No. 33 by 247 Sports, No. 42 by Rivals.com.
• 5 earned at least a 247 Sports four-star ranking – WR Bryan Addison, DB Stephan Blaylock, LB Bo Calvert, WR Chase Cota, WR Kyle Philips.
• 5 of the new Bruins earned at least a four-star ranking from Rivals.com --- WR Bryan Addison, DB Stephan Blaylock, RB Kazmeir Allen, LB Bo Calvert, WR Chase Cota.
• 3 recruits are listed in 247 Sports National list --- WR Chase Cota-121, LB Bo Calvert-164, WR Kyle Philips-207
• 3 recruits are in ESPN High School 300 --- WR Bryan Addison-209, WR Kyle Philips-258, WR Chase Cota-290
• 3 recruits were named to Rivals.com 250 --- WR Bryan Addison-40, WR Chase Cota-114, LB Bo Calvert-225
2018 UCLA FOOTBALL RECRUITING CLASS
Bryan Addison – Wide Receiver, Junipero Serra HS in Gardena, Calif., 6-5, 185
Listed as a four-star recruit by 247 Sports, ESPN.com and Rivals.com … 247's No. 10 recruit in the state of California and No. 3 Athlete in the country … ESPN.com's No. 20-ranked Athlete, No. 23 recruit in the state of California and No. 209 on the ESPN 300 National List … Rivals.com No. 7 recruit in the state and No. 40 recruit in the nation … Selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game … As a senior, he caught 46 passes for 582 yards and nine touchdowns … On defense, he was credited with 44 tackles and five interceptions … Made 53 tackles as a junior with three interceptions.
Kazmeir Allen – Running Back, Tulare Union HS in Tulare, Calif., 5-10, 185
Listed as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and a three-star by 247 Sports and ESPN.com … 247 Sports' No. 50 recruit in the state of California and No. 9 all-purpose back in the country … Rivals.com's No. 43 recruit in the state … Has broken the California High School scoring record with over 70 touchdowns scored his senior season … Has rushed for over 3,300 yards and scored 62 touchdowns, while adding 9 touchdowns on 29 receptions for over 800 yards as a senior … Returned 11 kickoffs for a 41.5-yard average this season … Rushed for over a 1,000-yards in each of his junior (34 TDs) and sophomore (13 TDs) seasons.
Alec Anderson – Offensive Line, Etiwanda HS in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., 6-5, 285
Listed as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports, ESPN.com and Rivals.com … 247's No. 85 recruit in the state of California and No. 72 offensive tackle prospect in the country … Rivals.com's No. 78 recruit in the state of California.
Stephan Blaylock – Defensive Back, St. John Bosco HS in Bellflower, Calif., 5-10, 185
Listed as a four-star prospect by Rivals.com and as the No. 26 cornerback recruit in the nation and No. 38 overall recruit in the state of California … 247's No. 33 prospect in the state of California and a four-star recruit … No. 249 recruit in the nation according to 247 Sports … ESPN.com four-star recruit and No. 24 safety prospect in the nation … Registered 40 tackles and two interceptions in his senior year … As a junior, he was credited with 54 tackles, 6.0 TFL, two interceptions and one fumble caused … Returned one interception for a touchdown.
Bo Calvert – Linebacker, Oaks Christian HS in Westlake Village, Calif., 6-4, 220
A four-star prospect according to 247 Sports, ESPN.com and Rivals.com … 247 Sports' No. 31 recruit in the state of California and the nation's No. 18 outside linebacker … ESPN.com's No. 34 recruit in California and the nation's No. 31 defensive end … Rivals.com's No. 34 California recruit and the No. 17 outside linebacker prospect in the country … Selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl … Credited with 37 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss and four sacks as a senior … As a junior, he registered 61 tackles and seven tackles for loss.
Chase Cota – Wide Receiver, South Medford HS in Medford, Ore., 6-4, 195
Listed as a four-star recruit by 247 Sports, ESPN.com and Rivals.com … 247 Sports' No. 2 recruit in the state of Oregon and No. 27 wide receiver in the country … No. 290 on the ESPN National 300 list and No. 47 wide receiver in the nation … Rivals.com No. 21 wide receiver in the nation … Selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl … As a senior, he caught 37 passes for 654 yards and 11 touchdowns … Ran for 120 yards on 17 carries and also had two interceptions while playing on defense.
Atonio Mafi – Defensive Line, Junipero Serra HS in San Mateo, Calif., 6-3, 360
A three-star recruit according to 247 Sports, ESPN.com and Rivals.com … ESPN.com's No. 129 recruit in the state of California and the No. 92 offensive guard in the nation … 247 Sports' No. 161 prospect in California and the No. 65 offensive guard in the nation.
Kyle Philips – Wide Receiver, San Marcos HS in San Marcos, Calif., 5-11, 176
Listed as a four-star recruit by ESPN.com and 247 Sports … Three-star prospect according to Rivals.com … 247's No. 43-rated recruit in the state of California … Rivals.com's No. 63 recruit in the state … No. 258 on the ESPN national 300 list … In his senior year, he made 59 receptions for 1,318 yards and 10 touchdowns … As a junior, he caught 65 passes for 909 yards and 11 touchdowns … As a sophomore, he made 54 catches for 757 yards and seven touchdowns … Also has returned kicks.
CLASS OF 2018 UCLA FOOTBALL SIGNEES
Name, Pos., Ht., Wt., High School/Location
Bryan Addison, WR, 6-5, 185, Junipero Serra HS in Gardena, Calif.
Kazmeir Allen, RB, 5-10, 185, Tulare Union HS in Tulare, Calif.
Alec Anderson, OL, 6-5, 285, Etiwanda HS in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
Stephan Blaylock, DB, 5-10, 185, St. John Bosco HS in Bellflower, Calif.
Bo Calvert, LB, 6-4, 220, Oaks Christian HS in Westlake Village, Calif.
Chase Cota, WR, 6-4, 195, South Medford HS in Medford, Ore.
Atonio Mafi, DL, 6-3, 360, Junipero Serra HS in San Mateo, Calif.
Kyle Philips, WR, 5-11, 176, San Marcos HS in San Marcos, Calif.