UCLA football is about to welcome a new generation of star power. Duece Jones-Drew, the son of legendary Bruins running back Maurice Jones-Drew, has officially committed to play for UCLA. This father-son duo is set to become one of the most recognizable in program history.
When Duece takes the field for the 2027 college football season, he'll be following a path his dad blazed over 20 years ago. Maurice Jones-Drew was a force for the Bruins, churning up yards and leaving a lasting legacy. Now, his son is ready to write his own chapter in Westwood.
But the Jones-Drews aren't the only iconic father-son pair in UCLA's rich sports history. On the gridiron, the Neuheisels made their mark. Rick Neuheisel was UCLA's quarterback from 1981 to 1983, with his crowning moment coming in the 1984 Rose Bowl. He threw four touchdown passes in a dominant 45-9 victory over Illinois. Years later, his son Jerry Neuheisel played for the Bruins from 2013 to 2015, etching his name in history with a clutch comeback win against Texas in 2014.
The hardwood has its own legendary duo. Marques Johnson was a superstar during UCLA's dynastic run in the 1970s, winning the 1977 Wooden Award and averaging over 21 points and 11 rebounds in his senior season. His son, Kris Johnson, won a national title with the 1995 Bruins and went on to have a solid collegiate career, averaging over 11 points across four seasons.
Now, the Jones-Drews are poised to add their names to this elite list. With his father's guidance and his own talent, Duece has a chance to create a legacy that Bruins fans will remember for decades.
