UCLA Football Recruiting: Predicting All of the Recruits Who Will Sign on NSD

With signing day less than 48 hours away, the UCLA Bruins are potentially on the cusp of closing out its 2015 recruiting class extremely well. As it currently stands, the Bruins have the No. 19 class in the country (per 247Sports). 

UCLA's in the hunt for multiple elite prospects. Landing even two or three of the recruits in question will raise the current ranking considerably.  

It's conceivable to think as many as seven prospects could announce for the Bruins on signing day. Currently, UCLA has 17 commitments. Two of the said commitments (Josh Rosen, Zach Bateman) are already enrolled in school. 

Here's a projected look at UCLA's 2015 recruiting class. Some of these predictions—especially involving out-of-state prospects—might be a big surprising. 

Quarterback

• Josh Rosen — 6'4", 205 lbs, St. John Bosco High School, Bellflower, California

The depth chart at quarterback is completely open at this point. Jerry Neuheisel and Asiantii Woulard will compete this upcoming spring for the job. Oh wait...there's also this other guy vying for the job. His name is Josh Rosen. 

Rosen will get every opportunity to start next season as a true freshman. His combination of physical tools and mental acuity makes him one of the best quarterback prospects to come out of California in the last 10-15 years. 

Rosen will benefit from enrolling in school early. Already on campus, the St. John Bosco High School product is in the full swing of a college conditioning program. He'll also be able to participate in spring practice.

Brett Hundley was dubbed as "the savior" when he first came to UCLA. 

As for Rosen, how about "The Rosen One?" It has a nice ring to it—considering the hype surrounding him as he prepares for the 2015 season. 

Running Back

• Soso Jamabo — 6'2.5", 210 lbs, Plano West High School, Plano, Texas
• Bolu Olorunfunmi — 5'10", 205 lbs, Clovis North High School, Clovis, California

Jamabo is the big fish for UCLA in this class. Regarded as one of the best backs in the country, Jamabo is dynamic both running the football and catching passes out of the backfield. He's also capable of lining up as a bigger wide receiver. 

This sort of versatility has to be appealing to the UCLA staff—considering it likes to involve its running backs in the passing game.

Olorunfunmi is the prototypical big back. When looking at UCLA's roster, there really isn't a player possessing his qualities. Initially in his UCLA career, I'd expect Olorunfunmi to be utilized in short-yardage and goal-line situations. 

He's been one of UCLA's longest commitments—dating back to March of 2014. 

Offensive Line

• Zach Bateman — 6'7", 320 lbs, Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, California
• Andre James — 6'5", 275 lbs, Herriman High School, Herriman, Utah
• Fred Ulu-Perry — 6'2", 300 lbs, St. Louis High School, Honolulu, Hawaii
• Tevita Halalilo — 6'4", 315 lbs, Rancho Verde High School, Moreno Valley, California
• Josh Wariboko — 6'3.5", 315 lbs, Casady School, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Bateman is already enrolled in school. With his size and athletic ability, it would not be a surprise to see him winning a starting spot at right tackle. At the very worst, he'll provide nice cover at both tackle spots. 

James and Halalilo look poised for redshirt years. James has very good natural athleticism and bend, but he needs additional strength and weight. Halalilo needs time to get his body conditioned for the collegiate game. 

Of the three committed prospects from high school, Ulu-Perry stands the best shot at playing right away. 

Wariboko is uncommitted at this time. However, he's had immense interest in UCLA for a long time. He recently was out in Los Angeles, spending time with two UCLA commitments in Olorunfunmi and Colin Samuel. 

If he's able to ward off the local pressure of going to Oklahoma, he'll sign with UCLA. 

Tight End

• Chris Clark — 6'6", 247 lbs, Avon Old Farms, Avon, Connecticut

Along with Jamabo, Clark is arguably the most significant prospect left on UCLA's recruiting board. The 4-star tight end would instantly give UCLA an element in the passing game that it sorely lacks. 

Clark is in the mold of a big, physical tight end. He uses his massive wingspan to pluck balls out of the air with ease. Clark especially has value in the red zone, and on routes exploiting seams down the heart of the field. He'd also help immensely with his blocking ability. 

Clark is down to UCLA and Michigan. The Wolverines do have a lot going for themselves in this race—including the fact that Clark was once committed to Michigan. 

However, Jim Harbaugh's team has a massive hole at the quarterback position. The Bruins have arguably the nation's top prep signal-caller already on campus in Westwood. 

This aspect (among others) will enable UCLA to land an elite talent at the tight end position. 

Wide Receiver

• L.J. Reed — 6'3", 200 lbs, Tokay High School, Lodi, California
• Ryan Newsome — 5'8", 170 lbs, Aledo High School, Aledo, Texas
• Cordell Broadus — 6'2", 195 lbs, Bishop Gorman High School, Las Vegas, Nevada

Landing Newsome was immense. He gives UCLA a quick, dynamic option as a slot receiver—something for which the offense has thirsted during the Mora tenure. Newsome should have the opportunity to impact the squad as true freshman. His ability to return kicks will be something to watch for as well going forward.

Reed has been committed to UCLA since April of last year. The northern California product has the flexibility to function as a bigger wide receiver, and also as a "Y" within the offense.

Call it a hunch, but I think Broadus will opt for the Bruins over Arizona State. If anything, it'd be pretty funny to see lifelong USC fan Snoop Dogg rock blue and gold at the Rose Bowl in 2015.  

Defensive Line

• Joseph "JoJo" Wicker — 6'2", 278 lbs, Long Beach Poly High School, Long Beach, California
• Cassius Peat — 6'4", 235 lbs, Corona Del Sol High School, Tempe, Arizona
• Rick Wade — 6'6", 225 lbs, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Santa Margarita, California

Peat is an intriguing prospect. He fits the mold of a hybrid defensive end/outside linebacker. However, bloodlines could ultimately dictate where Peat ends up from a position standpoint. Peat's father (Todd) was an NFL offensive lineman, and his older brother (Andrus) was an all-conference tackle at Stanford.

If the youngest Peat continues to get bigger, he could make for an interesting defensive tackle prospect. 

Wade is another underrated prospect. He's got a great frame for the defensive end position, and he plays with tremendous energy. 

Wicker appears to be the next great prospect coming out of famed Long Beach Poly High School. His combination of quickness and power makes him extremely difficult to block. With Kenny Clark and Eddie Vanderdoes potentially leaving after their junior seasons, it's imperative UCLA can reload at the position. 

Wicker would be an outstanding start. 

Linebacker

• Keisean Lucier-South — 6'4", 208 lbs, Orange Lutheran High School, Orange, California
• Josh Woods — 6'0", 220 lbs, Upland High School, Upland, California
• Roquan Smith — 6'2", 205 lbs, Macon County High School, Montezuma, Georgia

Lucier-South is one of the better pass-rushers in the country. Blessed with insane length and quickness, Lucier-South has the ability to eventually be a premier defender for the Bruins.

He does likely need a redshirt year to get physically stronger, and he's not super comfortable covering in space. However, all of the physical tools are there for him to be very good down the line. 

Woods is potentially the most underrated recruit in this class. His tape is eerily similar to that of Myles Jack. The Upland product uses his impressive athleticism to adequately defend versus smaller players in space.

Woods is also adept at getting after the quarterback. It's quite possible to envision Woods being a special teams dynamo early in his UCLA career. 

No one is giving UCLA much of a shot with Smith. However, the Bruins were the first to offer Smith, and he has a great relationship with UCLA defensive coordinator (and former NFL linebacker) Jeff Ulbrich.  

Georgia would seem like the conventional call here, but don't discount the Bruins' chances.

Defensive Back

• DeChaun Holiday — 6'3", 195 lbs, Mission Hills High School, San Marcos, California
• Stephen Johnson — 5'11", 180 lbs, San Leandro High School, San Leandro, California
• Octavius Spencer — 6'2", 175 lbs, Monrovia High School, Monrovia, California
• William Lockett  — 6'0", 182 lbs, Manvel High School, Manvel, Texas
• Nathan Meadors — 6'1", 194 lbs, San Gorgonio High School, San Bernardino, California
• Colin Samuel — 6'2.5", 186 lbs, Long Beach Poly High School, Long Beach, California
  

The key trend within this group is versatility. 

Lockett, Spencer and Holiday can play all four positions within the secondary. However, all three appear primed to start their careers at corner. 

Lockett is a physical player with terrific instincts for the position. He seems like a natural fit when pressing opposing receivers at the line of scrimmage. Spencer is raw as a defensive back but is equipped with good ball skills and impressive overall athleticism. 

Holiday is the most intriguing of the bunch. At 6'3", it will be fascinating to see how his body develops down the road. One could see him eventually transition to safety or even outside linebacker. 

Johnson is the fastest member of the group. Running a sub-4.4 40-yard dash at The Opening last summer, he easily could push for playing time as a true freshman. The San Leandro High School product is also a safe bet to impact on specials teams—as both a returner and as a gunner. 

Samuel's best football is ahead of him. He truly represents the modern corner in today's game with his length and height. 

It would be a considerable surprise to see Meadors not select UCLA on signing day. He has the ability to play on either side of the ball, although he'll likely start out at safety.