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Khalil Terry commits to UCLA after meeting at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 2:59 PM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Khalil Terry commits to UCLA after meeting at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles

Summary

Khalil Terry, a four-star recruit from Tustin, California, has committed to UCLA after an impactful meeting with safeties coach Anthony DiMichele at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles. Originally committed to Notre Dame, Terry began to reconsider his options as the Bruins’ coaching staff showed strong interest. During his interactions with the team and visits to Westwood, he felt a significant shift in the program led by first-year coach Bob Chesney. Terry expressed excitement about UCLA's direction and culture, leading him to officially commit.

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•Khalil Terry is a four-star recruit from Tustin, California.
•He was previously committed to Notre Dame before considering UCLA.
•Terry met with UCLA's safeties coach at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles.
•His commitment is seen as a significant win for first-year coach Bob Chesney.
•Terry visited UCLA multiple times to connect with players and coaches.

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2:59 PMYahoo Sports — How a meal at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles helped sway 4-star Khalil Terry to UCLA

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Over plates of chicken and waffles, UCLA safeties coach Anthony DiMichele was getting to know Khalil Terry. The four-star from Tustin, Calif., was committed to Notre Dame but was wavering on his choice and the new Bruins’ coaching staff was aggressively coming after him, making Terry a major priority. At Roscoe’s […]
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