UCLA adds four-star cornerback Jordan Parker to 2016 class

Earlier this month, UCLA secondary coach Demetrice Martin said he’s currently in charge of his deepest defensive backfield yet. On Friday, he secured yet another player who can help the Bruins sustain both quality and quantity.

Four-star cornerback Jordan Parker, a standout at Pittsburg High in Northern California, announced his verbal commitment to UCLA. The 5-foot-11, 184-pound prospect is the first player at his position to join the Bruins’ 2016 class, which already included seven other recruits.

Rivals.com ranks Parker as one of the country’s top 16 cornerbacks, while Scout.com puts him at No. 9 nationally and the best at his position in the West.