Second 2009 Commit is a Good One

Todd Golper, a top-rated line backer from Arcadia High School, decided to commit to UCLA today. Golper joins Marlon Pollard in the Bruin's 2009 class. The two are a great start and it looks like Walker is picking up where he left off with this last recruiting class.

He's a big kid, weighing in at 225 already and standing tall at 6'1". He projects in at middle linebacker and UCLA could really use a strong leader on defense for the future. I could see Todd filling that role in the a few years.

Scout current gives Golper a 4-star rating and he is considered one of the top-10 players at his position nationally. Here is a snipet from his profile:

Golper is excellent in pass coverage, witness his slew of interceptions last fall, and he's a very good and solid tackler. A classic middle linebacker, Golper has a high football IQ, great leadership skills and is a gamer.

Rivals hasn't given him a ranking yet, but it is still early and I'm sure Todd will be highly regarded by that service as well.

You can check out Todd's My Space page and see some pictures and images of him in action. I thought it was funny that under his interests he lists: "Watching USC lose". Ah yes, he is a true blue Bruin!

Golpher attended UCLA's abbreviated Junior day today. There might be some more recruiting news coming out of today's meet-and-greet, so stay tuned...

(Photo Credit: Todd Golper MySpace)