UCLA has Top-25 recruiting class after latest commitment

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It’s a new era in Westwood as Bob Chesney enters his first season as UCLA head football coach. There’s already a different feel around the Big Ten program on the recruiting trail.

The Bruins are starting to stack up commitments and another big one went public on Tuesday as Tustin (Calif.) four-star safety Khalil Terry told Rivals that he’s pledged to Chesney and Co.

Terry decommitted from Notre Dame on Monday evening and is also a former Michigan State commit. After giving it some thought, the blue-chip defensive back has now decided to stay home at the next level.

With Terry’s commitment, UCLA jumped five spots in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings and now has the nation’s No. 22 class in the 2027 cycle. The Bruins leaped past Cal, Minnesota, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt and SMU.

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Terry is the No. 226 overall prospect and No. 20 safety in the cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 19 player in California.

“He’s an outstanding player and will be a four-year starter at Tustin,” . “He’s one of the top safeties in the region and brings some nice positional versatility to the position. Terry is one of those players who does a little of everything well and has one of the higher floors in the class.”