"Big people beat up little people," Kelly said Wednesday, "so we're looking for big people."
The UCLA coach loaded up on outsized prospects during his first national signing day with the Bruins. Combined with its efforts from the early signing period in December, the team has signed 15 players who stand at least 6 feet 4 as part of its 27-player class.
"It's easier to follow the measurables than when you take a bunch of underachievers and you have a 5-8 nose guard backed up by a 5-7 linebacker backed up by a 5-6 defensive back," Kelly said.