Powell set for final official visit 

Upland (Calif.) fullback Christian Powell was close to making his decision a week ago but picked up a local offer and will take his final official visit this coming weekend.

Powell plays both fullback and defensive tackle at Upland but is being recruited primarily as a fullback right now. He already has taken official visits to Colorado, Nebraska, Washington and Texas A&M and will take one more this week.

“I just got offered by UCLA last week,” Powell said. “I was actually pretty close to committing to Colorado, but after UCLA offered, I decided to hold off, and I’m taking my final official visit there this weekend. I’m pretty excited, because UCLA is the local school, and my family really wants me to stay close to home.

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