I just got off the phone with defensive end Marquis Jackson, who said he and his mom, Robin, met with UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel and defensive line coach Todd Howard on campus about 30 minutes ago and he gave his non-binding oral commitment.
Jackson, who played last season at College of the Canyons, said he is unsure whether he will play this fall at COC or sit out, which would give him three years of eligibility at UCLA.
“I’m still thinking about whether I’ll play or not,” Jackson said. “I’m thinking that will be down the line.”
Jackson said he hopes to enroll at UCLA in January 2010, or the spring quarter of 2010 at the latest so he can participate in spring ball. He also needs to make sure he handles his business in the classroom, but that is not expected to be an issue.
“We’re going to fine-tune the educational plan,” Jackson said.