UCLA cornerback commit Jerry Outhouse Jr. has added another major line to his senior-year checklist.
The Crowley (Texas) North Crowley standout has been named to the 2027 adidas Polynesian Bowl, meaning his final high school game will be played in Hawaii. It’s a notable stage for one of the country’s top post-season all-star events, and Outhouse is the latest high-end prospect to land on the roster.
At 6-foot and 180 pounds, Outhouse is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 17 cornerback nationally and the No. 23 overall player in Texas.
His path to UCLA has already taken a turn or two. Outhouse first committed to Georgia in the spring before flipping to the Bruins in May, and now the all-star invite gives him one more box to check.
"It feels really good," Outhouse said. "This was one of my senior goals to play in this game.
With this, I've only got two more goals to accomplish, and that's getting my fifth star and getting a (state championship) ring in December. It means everything, so I'm just thankful to be selected.
I can't wait to see the culture of Hawaii and just be there."
Since choosing UCLA, Outhouse has stayed firm in his commitment, and he pointed to the new staff under coach Bob Chesney as a major reason why.
"I'm locked in with UCLA," Outhouse said. "I believe in coach Chesney and the entire staff from my DC to my position coach.
I'm ready to get to LA and make an impact my freshman year. I won't be going on any other visits, just the Rose Bowl baby."
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