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DT Marcus Almada finds right mix of priorities in UCLA commitment

by:Tracy McDannald•07/10/25•

Tracy_McDannald

Recruit Marcus Almada and UCLA DL coach Jethro Franklin
UCLA defensive line coach Jethro Franklin, left, alongside Marion (Mass.) Tabor Academy defensive tackle Marcus Almada during an official visit to Westwood in May. (Photo courtesy of Marcus Almada)

Three factors led Marion (Mass.) Tabor Academy three-star defensive tackle Marcus Almada to Thursday’s announcement that he was joining UCLA’s 2026 recruiting class along with one of his teammates.