UCLA Signs Four-Star Defensive Lineman George Toia

TL;DR

UCLA has signed four-star defensive lineman George Toia for its Class of 2027. Toia chose UCLA over top programs like Texas and Michigan, influenced by his brother Jay Toia's experience with the Bruins.

Key points

George Toia is a four-star defensive lineman.
He committed to UCLA for the Class of 2027.
Toia chose UCLA over Texas, Michigan, and Penn State.
He is the younger brother of former UCLA player Jay Toia.
Toia attended UCLA's spring practices before his commitment.

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UCLA football has added four-star defensive lineman George Toia to its Class of 2027 recruits. Toia reportedly chose UCLA over other top programs like Texas, Michigan and Penn State. Toia attended three days of UCLA’s spring practices earlier this week before committing to the Bruins on Thursday.

4s up!!!🐻 @ByronNelsonFB @coachwoodward

— George Toia 4⭐️ (@ToiaGtoia) April 30, 2026 Toia is a 6-foot-1, 300 pound defensive lineman from Bryan Nelson High School in Trophy Club, Texas. He started his high school career at Bishop Montgomery in Torrance, California before moving to Texas before last season. Toia is the fifth, four-star recruit in the Class of 2027 to commit to UCLA. He joins safeties Pole Moala and Khalil Terry, linebacker Colton McKibben and tight end Zac Fare in that group.

Toia is the Younger Brother of Jay Toia

One reason Toia committed to UCLA was likely his familiarity with the program and Westwood through his older brother, Jay Toia.

Nov 30, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Jay Toia (93) during the second quarter against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images Defensive lineman Jay Toia played all four seasons of his collegiate career with the Bruins from 2021-24. He started in 36 of the 50 career games he played with UCLA across those four seasons. The 2024 All-Big Ten Honorable Mention was a big part of UCLA’s rushing defense during his senior season in 2024. After his career with UCLA, the drafted Toia with No. 217 pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Toia logged three total tackles in five games with the Cowboys during his rookie season. Now, George Toia will follow in his brother’s footsteps and start his collegiate career with the Bruins in 2027. *Photo Credit: Brandon Huffman / 247 Sports* The post appeared first on .

Q&A

Why did George Toia choose UCLA over other programs?

George Toia chose UCLA likely due to his familiarity with the program and Westwood, influenced by his older brother Jay Toia's collegiate experience there.

What are George Toia's physical stats and background?

George Toia is a 6-foot-1, 300-pound defensive lineman from Bryan Nelson High School in Trophy Club, Texas, who previously attended Bishop Montgomery in Torrance, California.

Who are the other four-star recruits in UCLA's Class of 2027?

Other four-star recruits in UCLA's Class of 2027 include safeties Pole Moala and Khalil Terry, linebacker Colton McKibben, and tight end Zac Fare.