UCLA lands 2028 commitment from linebacker Kaiden Buchanan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 9:37 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
UCLA has secured a commitment from four-star linebacker Kaiden Buchanan for the 2028 recruiting cycle. Buchanan, hailing from Aberdeen, Mississippi, visited UCLA during their 17-7 victory over Wisconsin. This marks UCLA's first commitment for 2028, following a strong recruiting effort under head coach Bob Chesney, who has amassed 23 commits for 2027, currently ranked 17th nationally. Buchanan is noted for his impressive junior season at Tupelo High School, amassing 54 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks across eight games.
- •Kaiden Buchanan commits to UCLA for 2028 recruiting cycle
- •Ranked No. 251 overall and No. 23 linebacker by Rivals
- •UCLA currently 6-0 this season in Big Ten
- •Buchanan had 54 tackles and 4.5 sacks this season
- •UCLA has 23 commitments for 2027 class, ranked 17th nationally
- 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA lands commitment from 4-star linebacker in 2028 recruiting cycle
"Four-star linebacker Kaiden Buchanan is UCLA's first commitment in the 2028 recruiting cycle.
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