Since it’s a Thursday, that likely means another assistant coach TBD will speak after today’s practice. I don’t anticipate this one being a particularly long practice, much like Tuesday’s session.

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Louisville transfer RB Peny Boone, who has also spent one season at Maryland and two seasons at Toledo in his career.

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As Harden’s media session uploads, here is Castillo:

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Per Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic:

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If UCLA looks for more experience at center, it may take a look at former Utah center Kolinu’u Faaiu. Started in 8 of 11 games last season.

Will be keeping an eye out for anyone who isn’t at practice today with the transfer portal now open

According to On3, former Ohio State running back Dallan Hayden has been contacted by UCLA, in addition to Auburn, Colorado, Georgia Tech, Louisville and Virginia Tech.

Hayden appeared in three games last season, rushing for 110 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. As a true freshman, Hayden had 111 carries for 553 yards and five touchdowns in 10 appearances.

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As I learn of them I’ll update this.

Here are some of the players on campus Tuesday:

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Tustin brought a handful of visitors. It’s, of course, the alma mater of head coach DeShaun Foster.

The latest buzz on many top prospects around the country:

Since he named six positions they will be targeting when the portal opens, a look at those areas:

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Twin 2026 edge rushers Aiden and Andrew Harris were both offered Monday by UCLA. The brothers are HS teammates of 2025 edge rusher Trajen Odom, who picked up an offer from the Bruins on Feb. 21.

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Trent Mosley is a HS teammate of 2026 UCLA commit and fellow WR Jonah Smith.

I know there isn't as many posters as before and that's a shame. After 6 years of almost no recruiting news or frankly any football news to speak of, it's refreshing to come here every day and see activity by the staff. It's also great to get some actual REAL interviews with REAL answers from coaches. That's what helps fans connect to the team. I don't think we will be world beaters next year but I would rather lose a a game or two more and have more year round interest than to be 8-4/7-5 and have nothing. The Chip era was BORING!

I love the energy and the general feeling that Foster actually gives a sh--! He's trying! That's all you can ask for at this time. Wishing all the best to the coaches and team this year.

Just making this now before I leave for campus

Adam Gorney has updates on a handful of UCLA targets, including some I personally haven’t been able to reach yet. So some new nuggets in here:

Foster was visibly shaken up, collecting himself before starting his media session and addressing TE Hudson Habermehl’s injury unprompted:

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Matavao:

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Right here:

Saw this just now, happened while I was at practice. No surprise to anyone really that Adem Bona wants to turn pro. Personally, he needs another year to show he can play without fouling.

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I updated the previous thread about Garrison Blank with his comments about his unofficial visit recently, but also in this story is thoughts from Wahiawa (Hawaii) Leilehua three-star tackle Manamo’ui Muti:

Will get select players, possibly another assistant coach after practice today.

Might remember this time last week it was OC Eric Bieniemy. The middle practice of the week is the day they’re trying to make assistants available, if their schedules allow it.

First up, Kanye Clark’s media session as Ikaika Malloe’s processes:

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