UCLA lands commitment from three-star fullback Jalen Starks

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UCLA has added its first running back to the 2016 recruiting class, securing a commitment from Encino Crespi standout Jalen Starks.

Listed at 6-foot-1, 240 pounds (!), Starks is rated a three-star fullback by Scout.com and two stars at the same position by Rivals.com. He ran for 897 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior last season.

The Bruins’ currently have a lot of depth in the backfield, but not many backs with Starks’ size. Besides fullback Nate Iese (6-3, 250), none are listed above 212 pounds.