In Bob Chesney’s first-ever recruiting class, he has already made serious strides toward putting UCLA on the right path.

Right now, UCLA is ranked No. 3 in the country in recruiting according to 247Sports. This level of offseason success is unprecedented, as UCLA has never had a class this strong. But if there is one thing to take away from this, it is that UCLA is now operating among the elite.

UCLA is now only behind Texas A&M and Oklahoma. The Bruins were able to jump USC in the rankings.

What UCLA Has Accomplished

Dec 9, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Bob Chesney is introduced as UCLA Bruins football coach at press conference at Renee Luskin Conference Center Centennial Ballroom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

So far, UCLA has brought in seven 4-star recruits. Those players include George Toia, Juju Johnson , Jerry Outhouse Jr., Jackson Roper, Khalil Terry, Paul Moala, and Colton McKibben.…