Four-star wide receiver Darian Owens commits to UCLA

Four-star receiver Darian Owens committed to UCLA on Friday, announcing his decision in a ceremony at Clovis West High.

He becomes the seventh verbal commitment in the Bruins’ 2016 recruiting class, giving them a 6-foot, 192-pound target with speed. He is ranked just outside the top 100 nationally at any position by Rivals.com, and among the top 20 prospects in California. Scout.com ranks him as a top-10 athlete in his class.

“I already knew where I wanted to go a month ago and I have the best relationship with coach (UCLA wide receivers coach Eric) Yarber out of every other coach,” Owens told Rivals.com. “UCLA honestly gave off a home feel.”