Keisean Lucier-South to UCLA: Bruins Land 5-Star DE Prospect

Keisean Lucier-South, one of the most sought-after pass-rushers in the country, has committed to the UCLA Bruins.

He announced the news on Twitter:

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Rated as the 19th-best overall prospect in the class of 2015, per 247Sports' composite rankings, the 5-star recruit out of Orange County, California, ranks as the second-best weak-side defensive end and fourth-best player out of the state. 

Unsurprisingly, he received offers from nearly every powerhouse, ranging from in-state favorites UCLA and USC to schools like Michigan, Notre Dame and Texas. 

Ultimately, head coach Jim Mora was able to land the commitment of the elite star, though, and it serves as a massive get for this coaching staff.

Where Lucier-South will eventually line up is still a bit of an unknown. He is obviously rated as a defensive end, where he played at Orange Lutheran High School, but when asked about his position at the next level during an interview with 247Sports, he suggested otherwise.   

"Probably a 3-4 outside linebacker," he said. "Both hands down and up, two-point stance, all that."

Really, though, it won't matter where he lines up. His job, at least initially, will be simple: Find the quarterback and take him down. 

Lucier-South is an impressive specimen. At 6'5", he is one of the tallest defensive ends in the class and has a long wingspan that helps him create separation from offensive linemen. While he is still a bit lanky at 225 pounds, he has the frame to grow into an imposing force on the outside while retaining his athleticism.

Speaking of which, he flashed glimpses of a quick first step and good speed during the Nike Football Training Camp in March:

With his special combination of length, agility and explosiveness, Lucier-South could conceivably make an immediate impact as a passing-down edge-rusher. 

But as he continues to build strength, the potential is there for the California native to develop into a dominant player that teams will have to game-plan around. 

There's still a long way until the 2015 national signing day, but Mora's class already looks highly promising, and Lucier-South is a major reason for that.