High School
Three-star recruit according to 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … ranked as the 11th recruit from Nevada and 220th wide receiver in the nation by ESPN … transferred to Bishop Montgomery High School (Torrance, Calif.) for his senior year, but was ruled ineligible and did not compete … totaled 48 receptions for 855 yards and 11 touchdowns in 21 games over his sophomore and junior seasons at Canyon Springs High School … as a junior in 2024, hauled in 32 catches for 572 yards and seven touchdowns to help Canyon Springs to an 8-6 record … also recorded 52 rushing yards and two touchdowns on four carries that season.
Personal
Full name: Major Capri Pride ... son of Jalen Valverde ... has five siblings: Jalen, Max, Master, Leila, and Taliyah ... aspires to play in the NFL ... hobbies and interests include football, gaming, and hiking ... nephew of Marshawn Lynch ... admires Odell Beckham Jr. and Randy Moss ... decided to attend UCLA because "it's a great place for school and football, and it feels like home" ... cites playing at Allegiant Stadium for a state title as a high school junior as his top pre-UCLA athletic highlight ... if not for football, he'd choose a career path as a firefighter ... his "why" is "God, family, and myself" ... intends to major in communication at UCLA.