Ryan Newsome to UCLA: Bruins Land 4-Star WR Prospect

Wide receiver Ryan Newsome, one of the most electrifying prospects in the 2015 class, has decided to attend UCLA.

Jack Wang of the Los Angeles Daily News passed along the news:

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Newsome, who had offers from around the nation but ultimately narrowed his decision down to Texas, UCLA and Tennessee, is ranked as the 28th-best wide receiver and No. 32 prospect coming out of the state of Texas, per 247Sports' composite rankings. 

At 5'8" and 170 pounds, the Aledo High School star doesn't figure to spend much time on the outside, but he can contribute in almost any other way offensively. 

His versatility is evident in his astounding statistical output. Leading Aledo to a state title during his senior year, he tallied 57 rushes for 470 yards and seven touchdowns, as well as 54 receptions for 1,073 yards and 12 more scores. He also tied a national prep record with seven punt returns for touchdowns as a junior, according to 247Sports, and finished with nine total in his career. 

He talked about receiving support from a guy who knows a thing or two about returning kicks, via the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Travis L. Brown:

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Deion Sanders said I was the best player in the state. That meant a lot to me, because I was having some trouble with my confidence earlier in the season. My dad talked to him a little bit, and he’s definitely been a great guy to meet throughout my life.

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Newsome, who also set a school record in the 100-meter dash, is an unbelievable athlete. He's fast, elusive and among the most dangerous prospects in the class when he is put into any kind of space. 

Jim Mora's job is simple: Get the ball into Newsome's hands. Whether he's creating separation out of the slot, working in the screen game, getting handoffs or returning kicks, he has the playmaking skills to make an immediate impact at the next level.