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Matthew Gregory Commits to UCLA, Elevating Bruins’ 2027 Recruiting Class
6/13/2026, 9:57:22 PM
Commitment Overview
Four-star wide receiver Matthew Gregory, a 6-ft-1, 175-180-lb athlete from Owen J. Roberts High School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, announced on Friday that he will join UCLA for the 2027 class, choosing the Bruins over Nebraska and other offers from LSU, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, Penn State, Syracuse and Texas A&M.
Background & Context
Bob Chesney, hired as UCLA head coach in December 2025 after a College Football Playoff run at James Madison, has overseen a rapid recruiting surge. The Bruins finished the 2025-26 season 3-9 and entered the 2027 cycle with 22 commitments, including six from the SC Next 300. Since April 1 the class rose to No. 7 in ESPN’s rankings and is listed at No. 14 nationally by On3.
Key Figures & Data
Gregory is ranked No. 37 in the SC Next 300, ESPN’s No. 7 wide receiver, No. 152 overall by 247Sports, No. 133 overall and No. 22 at his position by Rivals, and No. 8 prospect in Pennsylvania (247Sports). He runs 10.55 s in the 100 m and 21.17 s in the 200 m. Other top Bruins include four-star cornerback JuJu Johnson (No. 43 nationally), defensive tackle George Toia and safety Pole Moala.
Timeline
Gregory added a UCLA offer in June 2027, visited the campus on May 29, and announced his commitment on Friday, becoming the 22nd pledge of the class.
Official Statements & Responses
Gregory said Coach Chesney’s early outreach and shared Pennsylvania roots helped sway his decision. He praised wide-receiver coach Colin Lockett’s straightforward style and noted his “great” impression of Westwood, highlighting the pleasant weather and campus vibe. UCLA staff cited the class’s rise in national rankings and depth across positions as evidence of the program’s renewed trajectory.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Coach Chesney first reached out to me a month ago,” — Matthew Gregory, Wide Receiver
- “Coach Lock is a really good guy,” — Matthew Gregory, Wide Receiver
- “My impression of Westwood was great,” — Matthew Gregory, Wide Receiver
- “I loved it out there. The weather and everything about it is very nice.” — Matthew Gregory, Wide Receiver
- “BREAKING: Four-Star WR Matthew Gregory has Committed to UCLA, he tells me for Rivals,” — Hayes Fawcett, Rivals Reporter
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
ESPN lists Gregory as the No. 7 wide receiver, while 247Sports ranks him No. 152 overall, Rivals places him No. 133 overall and No. 22 at his position, and On3 also cites him as No. 152 overall. UCLA’s class is reported as No. 7 by ESPN, No. 14 by On3, and On3 oddly describes the program as No. 5 in the Big Ten despite its Pac-12 affiliation. No comment from Nebraska or other suitors appears in the sources.
What’s Next
Gregory will finish his senior year at Owen J. Roberts High School before signing day. UCLA opens the 2026-27 season with a road game at California, followed by a home debut versus San Diego State.
