UCLA football recruiting: Anthony Mermea, Victor Jones new Bruin defensive line targets

The UCLA Bruins are in need of so many defensive linemen as they make their shift to the more intensive 4-3. Let's take a look at some of the major prospects that UCLA could land this cycle.

Local DT Anthony Mermea Visits UCLA: "Apr. 29 -- An intriguing defensive tackle prospect from the Inland Empire stopped by UCLA last weekend to check out the spring showcase and he intends to camp with the Bruins..." [Scout.com > BruinReportOnline.com]

3-star DE Victor Jones Visits L.A. Schools: "Apr. 29 -- Sacramento (Calif.) Inderkum defensive lineman Victor Jones took unofficial visits to USC and UCLA and is hoping the two Los Angeles schools offer..." [Scout.com > BruinReportOnline.com]

Trend Meter on UCLA's 2017 Recruiting Needs: "Apr. 15 -- Here's an update about how UCLA's doing on its top dozen recruiting needs for 2017. It obviously has checked the box with defensive ends, but how is it trending with offensive tackles or cornerbacks?" [Scout.com > BruinReportOnline.com]

Four-star DE Jaelan Phillips Commits To UCLA: "Apr. 14 -- Four-star defensive end Jaelan Phillips committed to UCLA on Thursday, giving the Bruins another big defensive line commitment in the 2017 class..." [Scout.com > BruinReportOnline.com]