Jim Mora learned long ago how to pursue and close. It was part of what made him a scrappy defensive back at the University of Washington.
He has taken a similar approach to college football recruiting.
A late push has helped the UCLA coach secure commitments from what’s shaping up as a top-25 recruiting class, even amid a recent coaching staff shake-up and lingering uncertainty about plans for the team’s offense next season.
In the last two weeks, the Bruins have received commitments from cornerback Darnay Holmes from Calabasas High as well as defensive tackle Martin Andrus from Los Angeles High, linebacker Rahyme Johnson from L.