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Lassiter Linebacker Orjioke Commits to UCLA
Kenny Orjioke also had offers from Arizona State, California, Georgia Tech, UNC and others.
senior linebacker Kenny Orjioke is among several football players who have committed this week to play at UCLA for new Bruins head coach Jim Mora, the former Atlanta Falcons coach.
"I just called Coach Mora and committed to UCLA," Orjioke told Bruins Nation. "I know I said I wanted to wait until Wednesday, but I didn't see any need to wait any longer when I knew I wanted to be a Bruin. This is my dream school and where I always wanted to go. When they offered Sunday night, I couldn't believe it. I was stunned.
Orjioke moved to Cobb County from southern California over the summer. He helped , losing in the to rival .
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ESPN has him rated as the 88th best outside linebacker in the nation and praises his outside run support and tackling.
He also considered Arkansas, Georgia Tech and SMU, the Orange County Register said.
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