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Even though UCLA is in a transition period following the firing of head coach Bob Toledo, new UCLA coach Karl Dorrell is quickly making inroads on the recruiting scene, picking up four more commits following last weekend’s four-day sports camp.

The four commits – offensive lineman Brian Abraham of Rancho Cucamonga, defensive lineman Kenneth Lombard of St. John Bosco, punter Aaron Perez of Charter Oak, and linebacker Will Price of Western – bring UCLA’s total to seven.

With the loss of several offensive lineman during spring practice as well as a lack of young depth on the defensive line, it was obvious UCLA’s area of need was in the trenches. Abraham, a 6-foot, 6-inch, 260-pound lineman who runs a quick 4.9 second 40-yard dash, has been one of the quickest rising prospects on the West Coast and is currently ranked the No. 19 offensive tackle in the nation by ESPN.com’s Tom Lemming.

Lombard, on the other hand, was a virtual unknown, whose commitment was first reported by the Long Beach Press-Telegram. He was offered the scholarship following an impressive camp performance, and Lombard didn’t take long to contemplate the offer.

Punter Chris Kluwe will be entering his junior season, which would allow Perez to step in as Kluwe’s replacement in the 2005 season. It’s perfect timing for Perez, who is considered one of the top punters in the nation and averaged 41.4 yards per punt with a hangtime of 4.4 seconds. Additionally, Perez is considered one of the top soccer prospects on the West Coast, if not the nation.

Lastly, Price’s commitment gave UCLA four total known commitments from the camp. Price took All-CIF honors for Division IX last season and also received the scholarship offer because of an impressive camp performance.

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