The UCLA Bruins are within striking distance of 2026 four-star running back Brian Bonner Jr. as he announced his final 10 teams to decide where to take his college football talents in 2026. Bonner has four other Big Ten teams in the mix. with the Bruins, among other top programs.

He made the announcement on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday:

The four-star running back is 6-0, 185 pounds, Bonner could go anywhere with his size, speed and direction.

The four-star running back is the 100th ranked player nationally and 17th in the state of California by 247Sports. 247Sports national recruiting analyst Greg Biggins broke down Bonner’s game and what he could bring to the Bruins in a couple of years.

“Bonner is on the short list when we talk about the best running backs in the ’26 West Coast class,” Biggins wrote. “We liked him a lot at the Under Armor Next Camp in March and he has the total package of size, speed, wiggling and hands. He’s an all-around back who puts up solid numbers as a running back and as a receiver. He has a very projectable frame of about 6-0, 185 pounds with room to add good weight and his speed definitely shows on the football field and in all situations He has shined on the track with personal bests of 10.65-100m but he’s not a bank guy who plays football, he’s a true Power 4 prospect who can play for any college in the country ceiling player with NFL upside.”

In his second season in 2023, Bonner earned production from all aspects of the offense, recording 500 rushing yards, 457 receiving and and 274 punt return yards. He is a triple threat weapon on offense and could be used in the passing game as a versatile back.