The Bruins have many chances to make a difference, and having a great relationship with Franklin is a great start. This article first appeared on UCLA Bruins on SI and was syndicated with permission.

This also includes the state of California where they typically recruit well. One of the recruits that has started to emerge as a UCLA Bruins target is 2027 defensive back Dorian Franklin.

This includes Dorian Franklin, who has been named as one of the top players in the 2027 class, due to his outstanding season as a freshman. Franklin currently plays at St. John Bosco High School ...

Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco 2027 cornerback Dorian Franklin landed an offer from UCLA earlier this summer and explains the significance of it.

NBC 7’s Dana Griffin reports. Anger and hurt are the feelings parents Vernon Franklin Jr. and Veronica Mack are struggling with this week after a drive-by shooting killed their son Dorian Franklin.