Amid UCLA's best recruiting cycle in recent memory, let's go back nearly a decade to see when the Bruins last brought in this much talent.

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The Pembroke Pines (Fla.) Flanagan High School star ended his recruitment with the news delivered to the UCLA staff during his official visit in memorable fashion. “I announced it on the yacht at dinner (Saturday) night,” Carlos told Rivals. “They were super excited. (Head) Coach (DeShaun) Foster danced the whole night (laughing).

The UCLA Bruins have been cooking when it comes to the world of recruiting. One of the players that they recently landed is Joshua Mensah. Mensah is a cornerback prospect from Rancho Cucamonga High School in Fontana,

• USC picked up a commitment from four-star linebacker Talanoa Ili, who played high school football in Southern California before moving to Hawaii recently. The Trojans beat out crosstown rival UCLA for Ili, who is the No. 79 overall prospect in the country. Ili is the eighth top-100 prospect in USC’s class, which ranks No. 1 in the country.