The 2027 De La Salle back from Concord, California, announced the decision on Sunday after attending UCLA's spring game and is scheduled for an official visit on 19-21 June.
Jones-Drew said UCLA was his dream school and cited Bob Chesney and running backs coach A.J. Steward, whose continued recruitment helped keep the Bruins ahead of Arizona.
The three-star prospect, ranked the nation's No. 56 running back and California's No. 55 recruit, follows father Maurice Jones-Drew in choosing Westwood.
Can Duece Jones-Drew escape his famous father's shadow to forge his own legacy at UCLA?
With its class ranked fourth nationally, can UCLA fend off rivals from poaching its top 2027 recruits?
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