Bruins Nation - UCLA Football National Signing Day UpdatesBlog Of The Bruins, By The Bruins, For The Bruinshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48017/bruinsnation_f.png2016-02-03T18:28:08-08:00http://www.bruinsnation.com/rss/stream/106673492016-02-03T18:28:08-08:002016-02-03T18:28:08-08:00Mique Juarez Could Be UCLA's Biggest Impact Recruit
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<p>After Mique Juarez de-committed from Southern Cal, many of the so-called experts thought he would eventually end up in Westwood. But, as we learned last year with Roquan Smith, anything can happen before a letter of intent is signed. Thankfully, Juarez's LOI has been received.</p> <p>Mique Juarez looks to be the beast of this year's UCLA recruiting class. If you watch his highlight videos, he looks like a combination of Myles Jack and Anthony Barr.</p>
<p>Juarez looks to continue the trend of impact linebackers that UCLA has had in the Jim Mora Era.</p>
<p>The guy just causes havoc wherever he lines up. So, the first thing every Bruin fan needs to know is how to pronounce his name. It's pronounced "ME-kay" not "MI-ka" or "MI-kwa". That's important because, if you are talking about UCLA's 2016 recruiting class, it's filled with some challenging names (even for Bruin fans who can already pronounce "Odighizuhwa").</p>
<p>Now that you can pronounce Mique, you'll be able to tell all your friends how he is a beast. Just take a look at some of his senior year highlights from North High School in Torrance.</p>
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<p>He can rush the passer. He can move laterally down the line to make tackles. He can drop into pass coverage.</p>
<p>He can play offense! He played QB at North HS in addition to linebacker. In the highlight video above, he effortlessly throws the deep ball while also being able to run it and easily break tackles. He is even seen returning punts!</p>
<p>The highlight package UCLA put together demonstrates this too.</p>
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<p>And, for one final round of highlights, let's look at what Mique did against South HS this past season.</p>
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<p>Now, there's only one Anthony Barr and there's only one Myles Jack, but if it were possible to combine some of the best qualities of each of the Bruins, the result might just be Mique Juarez.</p>
<p>It's way too early to how Coach Mora and staff plan on using him even though he was recruited as a linebacker. Ideally, the offense won't need him to contribute and he will be able to focus only on defense because UCLA needs the help defensively. The Bruins definitely could use some help alongside Deon Hollins and they can definitely use someone who can move down the line and stop the run.</p>
<p>Considering how bad UCLA's run defense was last season, that's the area where Juarez can make the biggest impact right away for UCLA.</p>
<p>Make no mistake. This year's recruiting class is loaded. There is so much potential there and, while anything can happen, today, it looks like Mique Juarez will have the opportunity to have a very big impact on the future of UCLA football. Here's to hoping he makes the most of that opportunity.</p>
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https://www.bruinsnation.com/ucla_recruiting/2016/2/3/10910922/UCLA-recruiting-2016-class-Mique-Juarez-projectionsJoe Piechowski2016-02-03T17:07:25-08:002016-02-03T17:07:25-08:00UCLA Adds Surprise Transfer DL Chigozie Nnoruka
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<p>The Bruins added one more defensive lineman for good measure this afternoon when they announced that Chigozie Nnoruka would transfer from American River College near Sacramento.</p> <p>UCLA added one more unexpected defensive lineman this afternoon. Transfer Chigozie Nnoruka from American River College near Sacramento became the most recent Bruin to commit today.</p>
<p><span>Last season, he had 35 tackles, three sacks and eight tackles for loss and, as a prep senior in 2014, he made 54 tackles, 10 sacks for Kennedy HS in Sacramento.</span></p>
<p>Nnoruka's signing was a bit of a surprise to everyone following UCLA's recruiting class.</p>
<p>The announcement of his signing was made by UCLA which included some quick highlights.</p>
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<p>Chigozie also tweeted it out as well.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">BLESSED TO ANNOUNCE THAT I AM OFFICIALLY COMMITTED TO UCLA <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/8CLAP?src=hash">#8CLAP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/4sUP?src=hash">#4sUP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BRUIN?src=hash">#BRUIN</a> <a href="https://t.co/jaNk6gAYvj">pic.twitter.com/jaNk6gAYvj</a></p>
— Chigozie Nnoruka (@_GOZZILA_) <a href="https://twitter.com/_GOZZILA_/status/695013344965632000">February 3, 2016</a>
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<p>Hudl has his <a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3353937/chigozie-nnoruka?DB_OEM_ID=30500" target="_blank">highlights from both 2014 at Kennedy High in Sacramento and 2015 at American River College</a>. Here are his 2015 highlights from American River.</p>
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<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph13">Chigozie looks like a welcome addition in a position where UCLA needs more help and the Bruins continue to fill areas of need in <a data-ref-index="13" href="https://rivals.yahoo.com/ucla/football/recruiting/commitments/2016/ucla-64">their 2016 class</a>. Hopefully, <span>Chigozie is able to step right in and help our defensive line!</span></p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph"><span></span>Welcome to Westwood, <span>Chigozie</span>!</p>
<p class="pgh-paragraph" id="paragraph15">GO BRUINS!!!</p>
https://www.bruinsnation.com/ucla_recruiting/2016/2/3/10910644/ucla-football-adds-surprise-transfer-dl-chigozie-nnoruka-to-solidJoe Piechowski2016-02-03T15:07:52-08:002016-02-03T15:07:52-08:00Jim Mora NSD Press Conference
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<p>Coach Jim Mora is meeting with the media to discuss the UCLA recruiting class.</p> <p>UCLA Coach Jim Mora met with the media this afternoon to discuss the UCLA recruiting class.</p>
<p>This video is courtesy of UCLA Athletics.</p>
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<p>Coach Mora also <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/125475/watch-jim-mora-speaks-on-big-signing-day-for-ucla">spoke with ESPN earlier today</a>.</p>
<p>To all the newest Bruins, welcome to Westwood!!</p>
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<p>Go Bruins!!!</p>
https://www.bruinsnation.com/2016/2/3/10910076/live-stream-ucla-coach-jim-mora-nsd-press-conferenceJoe Piechowski2016-02-03T12:38:16-08:002016-02-03T12:38:16-08:00BOOM! 4* DT Boss Tagaloa Commits to UCLA
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<p>California's Number One and Four-Star defensive tackle, Boss Tagaloa, from De La Salle HS commits to the UCLA Bruins!</p> <p>The UCLA Bruins are excited with the commitment from local power De La Salle HS, and 4* DT, Boss Tagaloa who made his announcement on National Signing Day on ESPN2.</p>
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<p>Concord CA stud DT Boss Tagaloa, 6' 1" 295 lbs., is the number 1 player in the West at his position according to Scout.</p>
<p>Here's what I had to say in <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bruinsnation.com/ucla_recruiting/2016/1/22/10812196/ucla-football-recruiting-reset-pre-signing-day-part-2">my recruiting reset</a>:</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.scout.com/player/176222-boss-tagaloa/analysis?year=2015&s=73">Scout describes</a> him as "<span>an elite tackle prospect with the ability to step in and play early in college. ... He's very strong, uses his hands well and has a non-stop motor. He's advanced technique wise already and has multiple pass rush moves."</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.scout.com/player/176222-boss-tagaloa" target="_blank">Scout has a spotlight</a> on Boss:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4427717/boss-tagaloa" target="_blank">Hudl has his senior highlights</a>:</p>
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<p>Hudl also has his junior highlights:</p>
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<p>The Bruins continue to add elite blue-chip talent in <a href="https://rivals.yahoo.com/ucla/football/recruiting/commitments/2016/ucla-64" style="background-color: #ffffff;">their 2016 class</a>, so the coaching staff is closing strong! As GBruin likes to say: LINE WINS GAMES!</p>
<p>Welcome to Westwood, Boss!</p>
<p>GO BRUINS!</p>
https://www.bruinsnation.com/ucla_recruiting/2016/2/3/10845502/boom-4-defensive-lineman-boss-tagaloa-commits-to-uclaUCLA_beer&mathematics2016-02-03T12:29:39-08:002016-02-03T12:29:39-08:00BOOM! 5* Linebacker Mique Juarez Commits to UCLA
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<p>California's Number One recruit and Five-Star Outside Linebacker, Mique Juarez, from T-T-T-Torrance commits to the UCLA Bruins!</p> <p>The UCLA Bruins are roaring in delight with the commitment from Torrance native, as 5* OLB Mique Juarez made his announcement on National Signing Day.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLA?src=hash">#UCLA</a> is the pick for Mique Juarez, the No. 1 LB in the country and the No. 1 player in California… <a href="https://t.co/2ijbkJIi0G">pic.twitter.com/2ijbkJIi0G</a></p>
— Bruin Report Online (@BruinReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/BruinReport/status/694979359329751040">February 3, 2016</a>
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<p>Torrance stud OLB Mique Juarez, 6' 2" 226 lbs., is the nation's best at his position. Mique should wear Barr's old #11 since he's filled with number ones: number 1 OLB in the nation, Number 1 overal recruit from the state of California. Perfect symmetry.</p>
<p>Here's what I had to say in <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bruinsnation.com/ucla_recruiting/2016/1/22/10812196/ucla-football-recruiting-reset-pre-signing-day-part-2">my recruiting reset</a>:</p>
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<p>Not much to say except he can pretty much do anything, including cover the pass. Just kidding, Myles Jack. Mic drop. Yah, he's that kind of player and could be explosive on offense too. What jumps out most to me is that Mique is and intelligent and humble kid (with a magnificent smile) who is looking for a good education while he plays football (got the order right Mique!).</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.scout.com/player/187996-mique-juarez" target="_blank">Scout has a spotlight</a> on Mique:</p>
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<p>Scout has his <a target="_blank" href="http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/1617947-senior-highlights-of-5-star-olb-mique-juarez">2015 highlights</a>:</p>
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<p>Hudl has his <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1700810/highlights">2014 hightlights</a>:</p>
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<p>The Bruins continue to add elite blue-chip talent in <a href="https://rivals.yahoo.com/ucla/football/recruiting/commitments/2016/ucla-64" style="background-color: #ffffff;">their 2016 class</a>, so the coaching staff is closing strong! We are Linebacker U!</p>
<p>Welcome to Westwood, Mique!</p>
<p>GO BRUINS!</p>
https://www.bruinsnation.com/ucla_recruiting/2016/2/3/10845270/miqueUCLA_beer&mathematics2016-02-03T10:49:20-08:002016-02-03T10:49:20-08:00BOOM! UCLA Flips 3* OG Francisco Perez From Cal!
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<p>The UCLA Bruins flip Offensive Lineman Francisco "Paco" Perez from UC Berkeley. </p> <p>The UCLA Bruins are excited with the commitment from local Inland Empire, and 3* Center, Francisco "Paco" Perez who made his announcement on National Signing Day at Baldwin Park HS.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Officially a Bruin! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ImABruin?src=hash">#ImABruin</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/4sUp?src=hash">#4sUp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/8Clap?src=hash">#8Clap</a>!! <a href="https://t.co/Xx7MAmKIdh">pic.twitter.com/Xx7MAmKIdh</a></p>
— PacoPerez (@pacostacos73) <a href="https://twitter.com/pacostacos73/status/694958546559959041">February 3, 2016</a>
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<p>Paco is literally big recruit, 6'3.5" 300 lbs. and ranked in the top 5 as a guard in Caliornia and the West. Committed to UC Berkeley for a 'soft verbal' for a while, and with offers from other Pac12 schools (ASU, Colorado, OSU) the Bruins closed strong as they were able to bring Paco two weekends ago. The center was a position of need going into the 2016 recruiting cycle but with grad center Jake Raulerson (who has 2 years of eligibility) this was mitigated a bit. However, bringing in a top 5 center for depth is always welcome as....say it with me....Lines win games! He's also versatile and can play guard too.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.scout.com/player/198075-francisco-perez">Scout has a spotlight</a> on Paco:</p>
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<p>He started with a 2.6 GPA but has worked hard to up his GPA so he can attend college. He's the first in his family to attend college so way to go Paco!</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.scout.com/player/198075-francisco-perez">Scout also has his 2015 highlights</a>:</p>
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<p>Welcome to Westwood, Paco!</p>
<p>GO BRUINS!</p>
https://www.bruinsnation.com/ucla_recruiting/2016/2/3/10900504/francisco-perezUCLA_beer&mathematics2016-02-03T07:47:51-08:002016-02-03T07:47:51-08:00BOOM! 4* WR Adewale Omotosho Commits to UCLA
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<p>Another stud from Plano, TX, 4* Wide Receiver, Adewale Omotosho joins Josh Rosen and the UCLA Bruins.</p> <p>The Rosen Effect continues to bear fruit as another blue-chip receiver signs to an already loaded receiving class. Adewale Omotosho, who like recent commit (RB) Brandon Stephens, from Plano, TX just announced that he's committed to playing football and continuing his education at UCLA! Here's his announcement on National Signing Day courtesy of <a href="https://twitter.com/EdwardEgrosFox4" target="_blank">Edward Egros from Fox4 in Dallas</a>.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Plano East WR Audie Omotosho is going to <a href="https://twitter.com/UCLAFootball">@UCLAFootball</a>. <a href="https://t.co/Skj6CTVXQC">pic.twitter.com/Skj6CTVXQC</a></p>
— Edward Egros (@EdwardEgrosFox4) <a href="https://twitter.com/EdwardEgrosFox4/status/694908903700566016">February 3, 2016</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Officially committed.. <br>The World is Yours. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/8clap?src=hash">#8clap</a> <a href="https://t.co/ED6OgRnZqe">pic.twitter.com/ED6OgRnZqe</a></p>
— Scarface (@AudieOsho) <a href="https://twitter.com/AudieOsho/status/694909176548438016">February 3, 2016</a>
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<p>Omotosho is listed as 6'2" 189 lbs. with a fairly quick 4.56 sec 40 time. He's a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.scout.com/player/191558-adewale-omotosho">top 10 WR from Texas</a> and the Midlands region who was considering Oklahoma State, TCU, and SMU (had a huge list of offers) before picking the <a href="https://www.bruinsnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Bruins</a>. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.scout.com/player/191558-adewale-omotosho">Scout's analysis</a> of Omotosho</p>
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<p><span>Omotosho is a big-framed wide receiver who can stretch the field vertically with his ability to out-muscle, out-leap or out-run defensive backs he battles. He has continued to look better and better with each and every snap he takes in high school and will become even more dominant as he matures and adds size and strength. True outside receiver. - Greg Powers</span></p>
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<p>With so much speed on deck, this is a fantastic pick-up since he brings size and muscle to the receiving class.</p>
<p>Let's learn a bit about Omotosho thanks to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/1530201-omotosho-exploring-his-options">Scout's interview</a>:</p>
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<p>He's looking for a great education (check) and wants to study business to set himself up for life after football (check)!</p>
<p>Scout provides us with some of his <a target="_blank" href="http://www.scout.com/college/ucla/story/1567823-highlights-adewale-omotosho">Junior season highlights</a>:</p>
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<p>The Bruins continue to add elite blue-chip talent in <a href="https://rivals.yahoo.com/ucla/football/recruiting/commitments/2016/ucla-64" style="background-color: #ffffff;">their 2016 class</a>, so the coaching staff is closing strong!</p>
<p>Welcome to Westwood, Adewale!</p>
<p>GO BRUINS!</p>
https://www.bruinsnation.com/ucla_recruiting/2016/2/3/10904640/boom-4-wide-receiver-adewale-omotosho-commits-to-uclaUCLA_beer&mathematics2016-02-03T06:16:14-08:002016-02-03T06:16:14-08:00BOOM! 4* RB Brandon Stephens Commits to UCLA
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<p>The explosive 4* running back out of Plano, Tx Brandon Stephens spurns home state Aggies and chooses to play for the UCLA Bruins!</p> <p>Move over <span>Soso Jamabo</span> (totally kidding!) as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bruinsnation.com/">UCLA Bruins</a> are excited to announce the commitment from Texas 4* RB, Brandon Stephens, who made his announcement early on National Signing Day.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Since it's already been put out there, running back Brandon Stephens has committed to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLA?src=hash">#UCLA</a>, a source confirmed. <a href="https://t.co/MoA9ElBPnO">https://t.co/MoA9ElBPnO</a></p>
— Bruin Report Online (@BruinReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/BruinReport/status/694884229746966528">February 3, 2016</a>
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<p>Stephens is a tall running back, 6'0" 200 lbs. and ranked #7 out of the state of Texas.He's a high quality recruit as he was a previous Stanford commit so you know he values academics. On the field, <a href="http://www.scout.com/player/188076-brandon-stephens">here's what Scout has to say</a> about Stephens:</p>
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<p>Good frame with growth potential to be a truly big back at the college level. Instinctive runner who makes defenders miss in tight quarters despite tall, long frame and generally longer stride. Plants and cuts decisively.</p>
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<p>We get to know him a bit in Scout's Spotlight series:</p>
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<p><span>Hudl has his </span><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1857437/highlights/184408383/v3" target="_blank">2014 Junior hightlights</a><span>:</span></p>
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<p>The Bruins continue to add elite blue-chip talent in <a href="https://rivals.yahoo.com/ucla/football/recruiting/commitments/2016/ucla-64">their 2016 class</a>, and that blue-chip ratio is looking good!</p>
<p>Welcome to Westwood, Brandon!</p>
<p>GO BRUINS!</p>
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