Over the weekend, the UCLA Bruins football program landed a prediction for Class of 2025 running back Karson Cox. On Tuesday, Cox made his decision official by committing to the Bruins, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.
“BREAKING: Four-Star RB Karson Cox has Committed to UCLA, he tells me for @on3recruits.
The 6’0 205 RB from Hesperia, CA chose the Bruins over Arizona State and Oklahoma State”
Cox potentially coming to Westwood had fans buzzing as DeShaun Foster and his staff have unlocked a new wave of recruiting potential. Now with him coming on board, this is a huge boost to the 2025 recruiting class as he is one of the top running backs in the class.
Here’s a view of Cox making his decision on Instagram live, and it’s safe to say him being able to stay in Southern California is a big boost.
How it looked on 2025 RB Karson Cox’s Instagram stream the moment he chose UCLA pic.twitter.com/JrQMkN7Ykt
— Tracy McDannald 📎 (@Tracy_McDannald) May 14, 2024
Cox chimed in on what made UCLA stand out, per Steve Wiltfong of On3.
“What made UCLA right for me was the new coaching staff, the new Fos Era that is happening,” Cox told On3. “The energy that new whole coaching staff has of turning the team back into national competitors.”
Cox also put the #WelcometotheFosEra hashtag that went viral in support of the new Bruins head coach over the weekend.
BREAKING: Four-Star RB Karson Cox has Committed to UCLA, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 6’0 205 RB from Hesperia, CA chose the Bruins over Arizona State and Oklahoma State
Ranked as the No. 9 RB in the ‘25 Class (per On3)
“I’m staying home🐻 #WelcomeToTheFosEra”… pic.twitter.com/vvctmxC4C8
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 14, 2024