It’s no secret that UCLA first-year head coach DeShaun Foster inherited an uphill climb in recruiting.

While he made it clear after his hire in February that the school is a national brand and will attack recruiting with that mindset, he’s also been quick to stress lately that the Bruins’ in-state efforts have to be just as strong — and he’s tired of seeing them head elsewhere.

UCLA continued to add to its 2025 class Wednesday evening when three-star Pittsburg (Calif.) edge rusher Juju Walls announced his commitment.

Just four days earlier, Foster noted the importance of locking down the Golden State’s top talent and reminisced about his alma mater’s recruiting prowess when he set foot in Westwood in 1998.