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UCLA Lands 2026 IOL Recruit Lucas Hickey
Bruins add late commitment from Texas high school standout
Mar. 14, 2026 at 7:23pm
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UCLA's football program has added a commitment from 2026 interior offensive lineman Lucas Hickey, a three-year starter at Prosper (Texas) Walnut Grove High School. Hickey, who was previously committed to Air Force and Navy, was recruited by the current UCLA coaching staff while they were at James Madison.
Why it matters
The addition of Hickey, who was named the District 4-AAAAA offensive lineman of the year in his final high school season, bolsters UCLA's 2026 recruiting class and provides depth along the offensive line as the Bruins look to build on recent success under new head coach Bob Chesney.
The details
Hickey announced his commitment to UCLA on Saturday. The Bruins coaching staff, including offensive line coach Chris Smith, had been in regular contact with Hickey since October and expressed interest in the Texas prospect. Hickey was previously committed to Air Force and Navy before ultimately deciding on UCLA.
- Hickey was named the District 4-AAAAA offensive lineman of the year in his final high school season.
- Hickey announced his commitment to UCLA on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
The players
Lucas Hickey
A 2026 interior offensive lineman prospect from Prosper, Texas who was a three-year starter at Walnut Grove High School.
Bob Chesney
The head coach of the UCLA football program.
Chris Smith
The offensive line coach for the UCLA football program.
What they’re saying
“I don't know what their intentions are, but I would be honored to have that coaching staff interested in me! They are going to kill it at UCLA! We communicate weekly and have been in contact more now with this transition.”
— Lucas Hickey
What’s next
Hickey will look to make an immediate impact as part of UCLA's 2026 recruiting class, with the Bruins hoping he can develop into a key contributor along the offensive line in the coming years.
The takeaway
The addition of Lucas Hickey, a highly-touted offensive line prospect from Texas, is an important late recruiting win for the UCLA football program as they look to continue building momentum under new head coach Bob Chesney.
