2026 LB Ramzak Fruean decommits from UCLA

Spanaway (Wash.) Bethel three-star linebacker Ramzak Fruean has decommitted from UCLA, per Rivals’ Adam Gorney.

He becomes the fifth prospect to decommit from the Bruins following the firing of head coach DeShaun Foster on Sunday. Fruean committed to UCLA on June 9 amidst official visit season.

Fruean is the No. 748 overall prospect and No. 59 LB in the 2026 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 5 player in Washington.

Arizona State, Washington and Washington State were among the other contenders for the Evergreen State prospect ahead of his pledge to the Bruins this summer. The 6-foot-4, 205-pounder’s process is now back open this fall.

UCLA entered the 2025 season with plenty of questions, most of which have been unfortunately answered. After losing 35-10 to New Mexico on Friday night, the Bruins are now 0-3 on the year. Foster, who was in his second season as the head coach of his alma mater, was let go two days later.

Entering the weekend, UCLA had the nation’s No. 23 recruiting class in the cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings. Fruean joins four-star offensive tackle Johnnie Jones, three-star defensive lineman Anthony Jones, three-star EDGE Yahya Gaad and three-star DL David Schwerzel as those who have decommitted from the Bruins thus far.

Rivals’ Adam Gorney has more recruit reactions on the firing of Foster. The remaining UCLA recruiting class can be seen here.

UCLA fires DeShaun Foster

Foster finished his time at UCLA with a 5-10 record, going 5-7 in 2024. The Bruins started 1-5 but rallied down the stretch, signaling good things to come. However, it was not be for Foster at his alma mater.

Foster was even asked after the latest loss if he was still the right guy to be able to lead UCLA. The administration thought otherwise.

“Most definitely,” Foster said Saturday night. “(Why?) Because I can get these boys to play … “If you’re a real Bruin, you’ll still be a fan. There are plenty of programs that have had unfortunate starts who have turned stuff around. You’re either going to stick with it or not.”

As he reported Sunday, On3’s Pete Nakos also detailed the buyout language for Foster’s contract. The Bruins owe their head coach $6.24 million. Foster’s buyout would’ve dropped from 70% of his remaining salary to 60% after Dec. 1.

On3’s Nick Kosko contributed to this story.