UCLA Football: Grading the Bruins’ 2018 recruiting class
| Player | Position | Stars |
| Dorian Thompson-Robinson | QB | 4 |
| Bryan Addison | ATH/WR | 4 |
| Chase Cota | WR | 4 |
| Kyle Philips | WR | 4 |
| Delon Hurt | WR | 3 |
| CJ Parks | WR | 3 |
| Martell Irby | RB | 3 |
| Kazmeir Allen | RB | 3 |
| Michael Ezeike | TE | 4 |
| David Priebe | TE | 3 |
| Matt Alaimo | TE | 3 |
| Chris Murray | OG | 4 |
| Baraka Beckett | OG | 3 |
| Jon Gaines | OT | 3 |
| Alec Anderson | OT | 3 |
Offense: A-
Quarterback was the No. 1 priority for the Bruins in this class. Josh Rosen declared for the NFL Draft leaving no clear answer behind him at the position. Sophomore Devon Modster saw action in five games last season and played well enough, throwing for 671 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions.
Modster would likely have been penciled in as the starter entering 2018, but he lacks the mobility that Chip Kelly has traditionally preferred in his quarterbacks. That’s what makes 4-star dual threat passer Dorian Thompson-Robinson the most important signee of this class. As a high school senior he ran for 425 yards and seven touchdowns in addition to throwing for 3,278 yards and 38 passing touchdowns. Don’t be surprised if Kelly roles with the true freshman as the starter next season.
Hitting on the position greatest need was important, but UCLA also did a fantastic job up front. Guard Chris Murray is the fourth-highest rated member in this class and the No. 9 guard in this class. He’ll fight for a starting role out of the gate while the rest of the offensive line class will provide additional depth.
The three tight ends Michael Ezeike, David Priebe and Matt Alaimo make up one of the better position groups in this class. All three will play roles in the offense soon.