Four-star defensive back Colin Samuel commits to UCLA

Long Beach Poly cornerback Colin Samuel committed to UCLA on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014.  (Thomas R. Cordova/Staff)

Long Beach Poly cornerback Colin Samuel committed to UCLA on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (Thomas R. Cordova/Staff)

UCLA has landed the second defensive back in its 2015 class, as four-star defensive back Colin Samuel announced his commitment to the Bruins on Tuesday afternoon.

The Long Beach Poly corner is a physical tackler who, at 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, has the type of size that UCLA’s secondary will lose after senior Anthony Jefferson plays his last game in the Alamo Bowl. Listed at 6-foot-1, 192 pounds, Jefferson is the only starter in the Bruins’ defensive backfield taller than 6-feet.

Samuel is rated the No. 34 cornerback in the country by Rivals.com, and No. 46 by Scout.com — which has him as a three-star prospect.

Poly coach Antonio Pierce told the Long Beach Press-Telegram last month that his player had developed a “nasty” streak this season. After blocking two kicks against Servite to open the CIF playoffs, Samuel received offers from Oklahoma, Mississipi State, Michigan, Purdue, and Washington State within three days.

Three-star cornerback Will Lockett is also committed to UCLA.