Four-star CB Duvay Williams eyeing UCLA after latest visit

Inglewood prospect says Bruins are a top school for him after watching spring practice

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:54am

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Four-star cornerback Duvay Williams, a top-ranked prospect in the 2027 class, visited UCLA for spring practice and came away impressed, saying the Bruins are now a top school for him in his recruitment. Williams has official visits scheduled with Arizona State and Cal, but UCLA will get the final visit on June 19 as the Bruins make a late push.

Why it matters

Landing elite in-state talent like Williams would be a major coup for UCLA's new coaching staff as they look to rebuild the program. The Bruins have struggled to keep top SoCal prospects home in recent years, so securing a commitment from Williams would be a significant recruiting win.

The details

Williams, the No. 32 cornerback in the 2027 class, was impressed by the energy and competitiveness he saw at UCLA's spring practice. He has a strong relationship with new Bruins defensive backs coach Bob Chesney, who has made Williams a priority target. The Inglewood prospect recently moved from Gardena Serra and is regarded as one of the most talented defensive backs in the 2027 cycle.

  • Williams visited UCLA for spring practice on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • He has official visits scheduled with Arizona State on April 17, 2026 and Cal on June 5, 2026.
  • UCLA will host Williams for his final official visit on the June 19, 2026 weekend.

The players

Duvay Williams

A four-star cornerback in the 2027 recruiting class, ranked No. 32 at his position nationally. Williams is a talented two-way prospect from Inglewood High School in California.

Bob Chesney

The new defensive backs coach at UCLA, who has developed a strong relationship with Williams and made him a priority target for the Bruins.

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What they’re saying

“The energy and tempo at practice were high, and everything felt competitive and detailed. My relationship with coach Bob Chesney is great — his passion for the school really stands out to me.”

— Duvay Williams, Four-star cornerback

“They are a top school for me.”

— Duvay Williams, Four-star cornerback

What’s next

Williams will take his final official visit to UCLA on the June 19 weekend, which could set the stage for a potential summertime commitment decision.

The takeaway

UCLA's new coaching staff is making a strong push to keep elite in-state talent like Duvay Williams home, and the Bruins have emerged as a top contender after impressing the four-star cornerback on his recent visit. Securing a commitment from Williams would be a major recruiting win that could help jumpstart the program's rebuilding efforts.