Rick Wade was listed as a four-star recruit and the No. 6 defensive end in the west by scout.com. Listed as four-star recruit by rivals.com and the No. 49 recruit in the state of California. ESPN.com three-star recruit. PrepStar All-West region. As a senior, he was credited with 97 tackles, three sacks, five passes defended and an interception return for a touchdown. Co-Lineman of the Year in the Trinity League. Named to L.A. Times All-Star football team He Also lettered in basketball and in track (shot put).
Finished four-year career at UCLA with 27 games played. Notched 74 total tackles, three sacks and one forced fumble.

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