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UCLA football secures commitment from three-star tackle Thurman Lyles III

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:08 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

UCLA football secures commitment from three-star tackle Thurman Lyles III
Summary

Thurman Lyles III committed to UCLA football on June 9, 2026, becoming the fourth offensive lineman in the Bruins' 2027 recruiting class. The three-star prospect, who stands at 6’5” and weighs 265 lbs, hails from Grant Union High School in Sacramento. He chose UCLA over offers from USC, Tennessee, and Washington State. The Bruins aim to strengthen their offensive line after struggles in rushing performance since joining the Big Ten Conference. Lyles is part of a larger recruiting effort to provide long-term solutions for the team’s needs on the offensive line as they prepare for the 2027 season.

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  • •Lyles III is the fourth offensive lineman in UCLA's 2027 class.
  • •He visited UCLA before making his commitment decision.
  • •247 Sports ranks Lyles as the No. 76 offensive tackle in his class.
  • •UCLA's hiring of Bob Chesney aims to improve the offensive line's performance.
  • •Lyles had multiple offers from notable programs including USC and Tennessee.
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  • 2:08 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA football adds three-star offensive tackle Thurman Lyles III
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UCLA added their fourth offensive lineman for their 2027 recruiting class with Thurman Lyles III committing to UCLA.

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