The UCLA Bruins got some good news on the recruiting front this week.
The Bruins extended an offer to Madden Iamaleava, a four-star quarterback recruit from Warren High School in Downy, California, in February. Now, the Bruins are one of two remaining teams on the Iamaleava radar.
According to Rivals‘ Adam Gorney, the Bruins and the Nebraska Cornhuskers are the final two teams Iamaleava is pursuing before his commitment. Given the Cornhuskers’ recent struggles, going only 5-7 in 2023, the Bruins have a good chance to land Iamaleava.
With new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, the Bruins are an attractive destination to young quarterbacks looking to play under Patrick Mahomes’ former coordinator.
“I would say UCLA and Nebraska are the top two right now,” Iamaleava said.
Landing Iamaleava would be the sign that the Bruins, in the wake of Chip Kelly’s departure, are still an attractive program to young players.
With the Bruins now in the BIG 10, being able to collect some of the best talent in the country could the program build for the future and make them a potential contender for the conference title.