Arizona State transfer TE Bryce Pierre commits to UCLA

Former Arizona State Sun Devils tight end Bryce Pierre has committed to transfer to the UCLA Bruins, On3 has learned.

Pierre played high school football at Rancho Cucamonga (CA), where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 86 overall recruit in the 2019 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

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UCLA defensive lineman Jay Toia intends to withdraw from NCAA Transfer Portal

Meanwhile, it didn’t take long for UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Jay Toia to find his home for the 2024 season. And to the surprise of many Bruins fans, he has announced that he intends to return to the program for the upcoming football year.

Originally, Toia announced his intent to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal for the spring window in mid-April with this message on social media.

“As I prepare to graduate from UCLA… After speaking with my parents and family, I decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal last night,” said Toia via X.

To announce that he’s returned to the program, the Bruins interior defensive lineman took to social media again, dropping this post with a message attached to Bruins Nation.

I’M BACK!! 😤

Bruin Nation! I’m Back! Im Ready to Finish what I Started! 4s Up!! 🇹🇴 – Jay Toia #DRE #DoMore pic.twitter.com/BJEQyTmNu8

— UCLA Football (@UCLAFootball) April 23, 2024

In his three years at UCLA, Toia has played in 29 games, recording 66 total tackles, 38 solo, seven tackles for loss, two sacks, and one forced fumble. During his last two seasons with the Bruins, the interior defensive lineman showcased his dominance in the trenches. Now, he will be back in Los Angeles, CA, to continue his impressive play for the Bruins inside of their defensive trenches.

Despite winding up at UCLA, Toia initially committed to and enrolled at the campus of their crosstown rivals, USC, as part of their 2021 recruiting class. However, the massive coaching change for the Trojans resulted in defensive line coach Vic So’oto, who recruited Toia, leaving the program. 

Toia played high school football at Grace Brethren High School in Simi Valley, CA, where he was a four-star prospect. According to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies, he was the No. 175 overall recruit in the 2021 cycle.

On3’s Justin Rudolph contributed to this article.