After not signing a single defensive line recruit in their 2022 cycle, the Bruins are officially in the running for an in-state lineman in the upcoming class.
Class of 2023 defensive lineman Grant Buckey released his top 10 semifinalists Friday night, and UCLA football was one of the programs to make the cut. The Bakersfield prospect’s list is dominated by the Pac-12, with Cal, Utah, Oregon, Washington, Stanford and Arizona all advancing alongside outsiders Michigan and Nebraska.
Buckey also had offers from Arizona State, Colorado, Nevada, San Jose State, UNLV, Utah State and Washington, but they are currently on the outside looking in on his recruitment.
Buckey’s older brother Zach was a freshman at Stanford this past season, but since he didn’t play a snap, he would only be a redshirt sophomore by the time Grant starts his collegiate career. Buckey’s father Jeff also played for the Cardinal.
After going …