Bumped. - BN Eds.

Last year, Jim Mora and his coaching staff did an outstanding job recruiting stud athletes to Westwood. However, the Bruins were plagued by three players from the class of 2015 leaving the team. Immediately, the coaching staff focused on filling those spots on the depth chart and recruiting towards addressing problems that occurred all season long (special teams, WR speed on the outside, depth on the defensive side of the ball). Let's take a look at the Class of 2016 thus far:

Quarterback: B-



Matt Lynch Legacy High School (Broomfield, CO)

Lynch is the lone QB commit thus far in the 2016 class for the Bruins. Jim Mora has inconsistently entertained the idea of tagging another Quarterback along with Lynch, but as of now, it looks like the Bruins will stick to one. A recent Arizona decommit Devon Modster was once a target high on UCLA's list, keep an eye on his recruitment for the next month.

Running Backs: B

Jalen Starks Crespi High School (Encino, CA)

With 3 current running backs on the roster all returning next year, the RB position wasn't a huge need. Coach McClure made a smart move landing Starks to Westwood as he is one of the best Fullbacks in the nation and will most likely see time there in Westwood.

Tight Ends: B

Jordan Wilson Montgomery Bell Academy (Nashville, TN) On July 22, 2015, Wilson became the first, and currently stands as the only 2016 TE prospect committed to UCLA. Wilson is a big red-zone target Rosen will enjoy throwing to. The 6'5"/210lb TE posses great hands and body control, but needs to improve his route-running. Expect Jordan Wilson to be a big target in Westwood the next coming years. The Bruins are also in the running for De La Salle Tight End Devin Asiasi.

Wide Receivers: A-

Theo Howard Westlake High School (Westlake Village, CA) Howard, a former Oregon commit, is one of the most skilled wideouts in the country. He burns defenders with his feet, runs routes exceptionally well, and has exceptional hands to go along with that. He is very polished at his position, and expect him to be a top target of Rosen's due to him enrolling early in Westwood. Dymond Lee Chaminade High School (West Hills, CA) Lee may not be as fast as Howard, but it is a photo-finish between the two when comparing the skill set of the two receivers hands. Lee has played some great SoCal HSFB teams and has burned many defenders with his superb ability of catching the ball. The 6'2"/175lb receiver has also expressed great interest in succeeding Josh Rosen at quarterback in Westwood. Darian Owens Clovis West High School (Fresno, CA) Owens committed to the Bruins back in the spring of 2015. It looked like as if one point there was some negative vibes in his recruitment with the Bruins but now that all appears to be faded away. Owens is a strong playmaker at the wideout position that could really add a boost to the offense in Westwood. Owens could also potentially became a Cornerback or Safety at UCLA. Demetric Felton Great Oak High School (Temecula, CA) Felton is another great addition to this group of receivers. "Felt" is a mastermind with the ball and has a feel for the game many receivers can't match. His change of direction is unmatchable, which makes him a nightmare to guard when he is running his routes.

Offensive Line: B-

Alex Akingbulu Narbonne High School (Harbor City, CA) Akingbulu is one of the most athletic and most coveted Offensive Tackles in the state of California. Even though he only started playing football in his junior year of high school, he has shown the ceiling is very high for him. Akingbulu committed to UCLA on Thanksgiving of 2015. Mike Alves St. Augustine High School (San Diego, CA) Alves surprised a good amount of people when he pledged to be apart of the UCLA football team. He is 6'5"/318lb, adding a big body to the UCLA O-Line. He has proven he is a punishing blocker in the run game, but still needs to work on pass-blocking slightly.

Defensive Line: B-

Osa Odigizuwha Douglas High School (Portland, OR) On Cinco de Mayo of 2015, the second of the Odigizuwha's pledged to the Bruins. Osa is a champion at the national level in wrestling, and he has stated it has really shaped him into a good football player. At 6'2"/250lb, the younger Odigizuwha is very athletic for his size, and could fill a big hole on the defensive line with his frame. Marcus Moore Crespi High School (Encino, CA) Marcus Moore committed a day to UCLA a day after his fellow teammate Jalen Starks did. Moore was the anchor of the Crespi HS defense. He is one of the top Defensive Ends in the state. Expect Moore to get bigger, and eventually play a big role for the Bruins down the line. Nick Terry American River CC (Sacramento, CA) Nick Terry was once a Boise State Bronco. He then enrolled at one of the most competitive JC's in the country. UCLA offered the big man on October 9th, and he knew right away he wanted to be a Bruin. The UCLA-signee is 6'4"/295lb, adding a big body to the depleted defensive line. Terry will play a huge part in plugging holes and getting into opponent's backfields for UCLA.

Linebackers: A

Lokeni Toailoa Carter High School (Rialto, CA) On March 23, 2015, the Bruins snagged one of the top Linebackers in the nation, as Lokeni chose the Bruins over the cross-town rival Trojans. Toailoa is a very physical, and his game is polished already as well. Expect the Under Armour All-American to get some reps at Linebacker early in Westwood. Krys Barnes Liberty High School (Bakersfield, CA) Barnes committed to UCLA back in March, and has been one of the biggest recruiters out of the 2016 class, pitching others to join him in Westwood. Barnes is also a very highly rated Linebacker who sees the field extremely well, and punishes defenders with his strength. Bruin fans, get ready for that lethal 1-2 punch at Linebacker in the coming years. Breland Brandt Windward High School (Los Angeles, CA) Brandt was the first player to commit to UCLA in the Class of 2016 back in October of 2014. Brandt posses a unique combination of speed and size on the outside. He is a great pass-rusher with excellent athleticism and a killer first step. Expect him to play a big role at the Outside Linebacker position, while also lining up as a Weak-Side Defensive End as well.

Secondary: C+

Leni Toailoa Carter High School (Rialto, CA)

Leni Toailoa is a steal to many at the Safety position for UCLA. He has a great range of coverage, and he is very athletic as well. In high school, he saw some time at Running Back and Cornerback. However, in the college game, he projects best at Safety. His speed and athleticism will give UCLA a great defender in the secondary.

Special Teams: A+

JJ Molson John Abbott College (Montreal, NA, Canada) Molson will succeed the Lou Groza Award-winning Ka'imi Fairbairn in Westwood. JJ Molson is ranked #2 in the Class of 2016 at the Kicker position. The Army All-American has extreme distance and excellent accuracy, so expect UCLA's kicking game to be elite with Molson booting the football. Austin Kent Providence High School (Charlotte, NC) The Bruins addressed many issues in the 2016 class. One of them was punting the football. The Bruins offered the #2 punter in the 2016 class to fix that. Kent made it clear he would visit Westwood before committing, but eventually jumped the gun and gave the Bruins a pledge from him a month after receiving a scholarship. Johnny Den Bleyker Moreau Catholic High School (Hayward, CA) On March 6, 2015, the Bruins landed a commitment from the top long-snapper in the country, giving them another weapon on special teams.

PLAYERS TO KEEP AN EYE ON

LB Mique Juarez-North High School (Torrance, CA)

ATH Jack Jones-Polytechnic High School (Long Beach, CA)

TE Devin Asiasi-De La Salle High School (Concord, CA)

WR Quartney Davis-Langham Creek HS (Houston, TX)

DT Boss Tagaloa-De La Salle (Concord, CA)

ATH Brandon Burton-Serra HS (Gardena, CA)

WR Dylan Crawford-Santa Margarita High School (Santa Margarita, CA)

ATH Lamar Jackson-Franklin High School (Elk Grove, CA)

WR Damian Alloway-Summit High School (Fontana, CA)

LB Aaron Hansford-St. John's College High School (Washington DC)

S Khaleke Hudson-McKeesport High School (McKeesport, PA)

WR Adewale Omotosho-Plano East High School (Plano, TX)

QB Nick Starkel-Liberty Christian High School (Argyle, TX)

TE Thaddeus Moss-Mallard Creek High School (Charlotte, NC)

ATH Victor Viramontes-Norco High School (Norco, CA)

OG Francisco Perez-Baldwin Park High School (Baldwin Park, CA)

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