High School Star LB Poised for UCLA Breakout
Once a four-star recruit with elite high school stats like 77 tackles and 12 TFL in 2022, plus CIF state titles and Defensive Player of the Year honors, 6-1, 240-lb redshirt freshman Larry Edwards III has seen minimal college action—just one game in 2023, none in 2024—building depth behind UCLA's vets[1][3]. His differentiators? Stout run-stuffing instincts, gap-shooting explosiveness, sure tackling, pass-rush heat, and fluid coverage make him a three-down weapon with athletic upside[3]. Intense competitor from powerhouse Mater Dei Catholic; care because he's primed for 2025 snaps in UCLA's revamped D. Perfect developmental fit for teams needing versatile, physical LBs.
