UCLA Football Recruiting: Colby Cyburt Hops On Jim Mora Bandwagon, Commits To Bruins

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 12, 2012 3:59 PM PST in Recruiting

It looks like UCLA has rounded out its recruiting on the offensive line, but they finished it with a bang. According to Brandon Huffman, Jim Mora reeled in Colby Cyburt from Mission Viejo (h/t 4ever) to get the tackle that the Bruins really needed to finish up this class. The Bruins already had a solid offensive line class, but it was a little heavy on guards and centers. Now Cyburt gives the Bruins a seventh offensive line recruit and a tackle at that, giving them a very good and well-rounded class up front.

Cyburt checks in at 6-foot-5, 265 lbs. Clearly he needs to put weight on, but his height and frame should allow for that so a redshirt year will do him well and then he should be in a good position to compete for a spot on the two-deep. He has long arms and was praised for his quick feet as well so while he has some work to do, this is a kid with a high ceiling that projects as the ideal offensive tackle. Cyburt was a Stanford target and as far as things in the Pac-12 go right now, if the Cardinal like an offensive lineman, he's probably pretty damn good.

The Bruins beat out finalists Stanford and Colorado for Cyburt, who cancelled his upcoming trips to Palo Alto and Boulder after committing to UCLA. He also has offers from most of the Pac-12, but he was considered a heavy Stanford lean for most of his recruitment. Things turned when Adrian Klemm came in though and after his visit to Westwood, the Bruins emerged as the leader. Klemm is now considered the lead recruiter on six Bruin commits already.

You also can't forget the impact of getting a kid from Mission Viejo. It is one of the top football schools in the country has been USC territory for years now and while the Bruins have snagged a couple guys from there (Jeff Baca and Alex Mascerenas) when Viejo has had talent they've usually become Trojans. Snagging a guy from there and building relationships there is a major plus for the Bruins, in addition to just getting a good recruit.

All in all, a nice class on the offensive line and a great way to keep up the recruiting momentum. Welcome to Westwood, Colby!

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Good aquisition.

I’ve seen many of his HS games and he definately has the frame to round into an outstanding college player. MV is a great place to snag talent, as is Mater Dei/Servite.
This is huge in the local battle for kids with U$C and Oregon.
He’s got adequate footwork, and can get down the field to help in the running game.
Length and hieght are assets he has too. He can only get better.
Hopefully our coaching staff can turn him into s stud. With Xavier S. coming back, this year it promises to be a protective year for our QB’s. Go Bruins!

by look closer on Jan 12, 2012 4:54 PM PST reply actions

Awesome. Welcome Colby!

by RealisticBruinFan on Jan 12, 2012 5:01 PM PST reply actions

Was hoping we might have a chance on getting Colby.

Welcome aboard Mr Cyburt. We are glad to have you with us.

Been a Bruin since birth

by LongtimeBru on Jan 12, 2012 6:03 PM PST reply actions

good commit

Another 8 clap from Klemm for Christian Powell?

by Odysseus on Jan 12, 2012 6:07 PM PST reply actions

we should know this weekend

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Those wondering why Upland FB Christian Powell was taking so long to decide, #USC got involved late and was offering as a DT…

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but Powell decided today he didn’t want to visit and will likely commit over the weekend

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by firstto100 on Jan 12, 2012 6:11 PM PST up reply actions

8Clap

I love those tweets

by Nestor on Jan 12, 2012 6:12 PM PST up reply actions

nice (and important) get

if i remember correctly cyburt was waiting on stanford admissions to make a decision. whatever happened in between, i love it!
wrt powell, is he being looked at as a dt at ucla too? i don’t recall asu/mazzone utilizing a fullback and mainly coming with a one back set

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by rb bruin on Jan 12, 2012 6:52 PM PST reply actions

He certainly has the size and athleticism for DT, but

the article I read has comments about the coaching staff needing a fullback and that is what he is being recruited for. He would definitely be someone that we could utilize, especially with Coleman graduating.

Been a Bruin since birth

by LongtimeBru on Jan 12, 2012 8:36 PM PST up reply actions