The UCLA Bruins are actively shaping their future football rosters, with significant recruiting efforts underway for both the 2026 and 2027 classes. Two prominent prospects drawing attention are three-star wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald from the 2026 class and talented safety Julius Fuentes-Bream from the 2027 class.

Devin Fitzgerald, a highly-touted wide receiver out of Brophy Prep in Phoenix, Arizona, and the son of NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald, is on the verge of making his collegiate decision. He is set to announce his commitment on July 5, with UCLA, Notre Dame, Stanford, and Clemson being his final four choices. Despite UCLA being in the running, sentiment from 247Sports and BruinReportOnline staff indicates that Notre Dame is the frontrunner, with the Fighting Irish receiving a Crystal Ball prediction to land Fitzgerald. The younger Fitzgerald has visited UCLA multiple times and expressed appreciation for the program, citing a "great relationship" with Coach DeShaun Foster and Coach Burl Toler, a favorable "quarterback situation," and the "great location" in California as appealing factors.

National recruiting editor Brandon Huffman provided an evaluation of Fitzgerald, noting his continuous improvement and potential, stating, "You're looking at a guy who just continues to get better... Part of one of the most talented wide receiver rooms in the country... This is a kid that I think is going to be playing his best football over the next four years... [He's] been able to grow up around the game. [He's] been able to watch what a refined professional receiver's done." Coach Toler, UCLA's wide receivers coach, has been instrumental in the 2026 recruiting class, securing four three-star receiver pledges. Landing Fitzgerald, a highly recognized name as the No. 7 prospect in Arizona and 79th Composite ranked wide receiver nationally, would be a monumental addition to the burgeoning UCLA recruiting class and further solidify the dynamic culture Coach Foster is building in Westwood.

Meanwhile, the Bruins are also aggressively recruiting the 2027 class, notably targeting top talent from Pennsylvania like safety Julius Fuentes-Bream. Fuentes-Bream holds offers from several programs, including the California Golden Bears, Cincinnati Bearcats, and the UCLA Bruins. Speaking with UCLA Bruins On SI, Fuentes-Bream shared the significance of receiving an offer from a West Coast school, stating, "It means a lot to be offered by a West Coast school, coming from Pennsylvania, it really makes me realize that I can play all across the country."

Fuentes-Bream emphasized his desire to foster relationships with the entire coaching staff, explaining, "I look forward to building a relationship with the whole coaching staff because I wanna be somewhere that I am appreciated and wanted." He also confirmed plans to visit Los Angeles to experience the UCLA atmosphere firsthand, though a specific date has not yet been set. Despite being an early recruit for the 2027 class, Fuentes-Bream has identified several schools that are currently standing out in his recruitment process. These include Minnesota, Pitt, and Sacramento State, with Washington also making a strong impression despite not yet extending an offer, which he believes would place them in his top three. When reflecting on UCLA, he envisions "just a great energy and environment in Los Angeles," and currently places the Bruins within his top ten programs, acknowledging the need to "build a stronger relationship with their program."

UCLA's sustained efforts across different recruiting cycles, targeting both immediate impact players and future stars, underscore the strategic approach of Coach Foster's tenure to cultivate a competitive and deep roster for the years to come.