UCLA football takes 2027 safety Khalil Terry recruit from Notre Dame

TL;DR

Four-star safety Khalil Terry has committed to UCLA football after decommitting from Notre Dame. The Tustin, California native is ranked as the No. 206 player nationally in the 2027 recruiting class.

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Khalil Terry commits to UCLA football
Originally committed to Notre Dame
Ranked No. 206 player nationally
Second safety in UCLA's 2027 recruiting class
Sixth California recruit for UCLA in 2027

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Safeties continue to flock towards Bob Chesney's UCLA football program with four-star safety Khalil Terry committing to the Bruins on Tuesday, according to college football reporter Hayes Fawcett of Rivals.

The incoming freshman originally committed to Notre Dame to play for the Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman, but decommitted on Monday, according to 247Sports. The Tustin, Calif. native currently plays for Tustin High School and 247Sports has him listed as the No. 206 player nationally, No. 16 player in California and the No. 19 safety in the 2027 recruiting class.

The 5-foot-11 safety will be a four year starter for the Tustin Tillers with 179 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, a sack, three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and nine interceptions ahead of his senior year, according to 247Sports.

Terry's commitment makes him the second safety to join UCLA's 2027 recruiting class with Pole Moala committing on April 12. The young safety also became the sixth 2027 recruit to commit to the Bruins from California, according to 247Sports.

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Q&A

Why did Khalil Terry decommit from Notre Dame?

Khalil Terry decommitted from Notre Dame on Monday before committing to UCLA on Tuesday.

What are Khalil Terry's stats and rankings in high school football?

Khalil Terry has 179 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and nine interceptions, and is ranked as the No. 19 safety in the 2027 recruiting class.