UCLA hosts four-star quarterback recruit Dane Weber for a visit

Bob Chesney and the UCLA Bruins are already yielding an impressive Class of 2027 recruiting class, with UCLA’s group already being ranked top-20 in the country. The Bruins could raise their rank even higher if they could land four-star quarterback Dane Weber.

UCLA should have a shot at the California native, as the Bruins hosted Weber for a visit on Thursday. Weber is from Temecula and attends Chaparral High School, where he’s become one of the most tantalizing options at quarterback in the Class of 2027.

247 Sports has Weber as the No. 31 quarterback in the class, and as the No. 43 player in all of California. With Weber being such a highly regarded prospect, it won’t be easy for the Bruins to land him as a recruit.

Plenty of elite programs have offered Weber, with Michigan, Georgia, Oregon and Arizona State being among the teams to throw an offer at Weber. If Weber decides to stay in Southern California, UCLA might have a clear avenue to playing time as an underclassman.

UCLA’s current starter, Nico Iamaleava, could head to the NFL after this season, creating an immediate need at quarterback for Bob Chesney. Iamaleava could stick around for the 2027 season as well but at some point or another, UCLA will need to find a replacement for Iamaleava.

The Bruins have some other quarterbacks on their roster, including Madden Iamaleava, Nico’s younger brother, but there’s no surefire starter in the bunch. There’s also a chance that Chesney will want to choose a quarterback of his own, whether through the transfer portal or on the recruiting trail.

This article originally appeared on UCLA Wire: Four-star quarterback recruit Dane Weber visits the UCLA Bruins