The UCLA Bruins have found themselves in another bidding war for a talented prospect. After silencing the doubters following their win over Rutgers, UCLA has a new-found confidence, a confidence they are hoping can translate to the recruiting game.
UCLA landed in four-star wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt’s final ten schools this week. The 6′ 2″ standout from Inglewood, California, has his hometown Bruins in the running for his commitment alongside heavy hitters like Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia, Penn State, and Oregon, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.
Though UCLA’s competition remains stiff, the fact that the Bruins were the only California-based school is significant. Beating out California schools like USC, Cal, and Stanford, UCLA has something brewing behind the scenes in recruiting.
Time will tell if UCLA is truly a viable team in the Big Ten, but as head coach DeShaun Foster and the Bruins look to pick up wins late in the season, they have a puncher’s chance at landing a recruit of Dixon-Wyatt’s caliber by proving themselves this season.