UCLA was the first official visit defensive lineman Marcus Almada made. The Bruins established themselves as the program to beat in early May and none were able to. The vibe inside UCLA’s program, the attention the coaching staff gave and the ability to get a degree from the school kept the Bruins ahead, and it was not close. It is why Almada, who plays at Marion (Mass.) Tabor Academy, committed to UCLA.
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He announced his decision Thursday and cited coach DeShaun Foster‘s approach to building the program as a key determinant for his choice.