Justin Combs. Source: Getty Images

Combs in action for UCLA. Source: AP

That’s the assessment of the coach who recruited him admitted in the wake of his father, Diddy’s, alleged attack on a UCLA assistant coach.

Former UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel, on his SiriusXM radio show, said it was “doubtful” he would’ve offered Combs, a 5-foot-9, two-star defensive back out of Iona Prep in New Rochelle, had he not had a famous father.

“When you’re weighing the assets of what a youngster can do for your program, there’s no question [being Diddy’s son] had something to do with it for me,” said Neuheisel, who was fired and replaced by Jim Mora after the 2011 season.

“Justin is a great kid. His problem was his size. He’s not big enough to be a dominant player. Could he be productive? Yes. The fact his father was an influential guy played into my decision to go ahead and offer him.”

Although Combs was selected to play in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, many felt he was more of an FCS type of player, better suited for Stony Brook or Fordham. He landed at UCLA anyway, but has hardly played, appearing in just one game last year.

Neuheisel also offered some insight into the incident, in which Diddy attacked strength and conditioning coordinator Sal Alosi, the former Jets coach best known for tripping Dolphins punt returner Nolan Carroll from the sidelines.

According to Neuheisel, Combs was working out with his dad’s private trainer instead of attending UCLA’s discretionary workouts, which aren’t mandatory.

Justin Combs and his father Diddy. Source: Getty Images

“Justin looks a little out of shape, and there was something said,” Neuheisel said.

“He was actually removed from the workout. [Diddy] got the report from Justin and marched over.”

That’s when the fireworks began, with Diddy allegedly attacking Alosi and swinging a kettlebell at someone after he was pulled away.

He has been charged with three counts of assault with a deadly weapon, one count of making terrorist threats and one count of battery.

“What I learned was they were going to let this go, because the UCLA folks didn’t want to press charges,” Neuheisel said.

“But when the campus police arrived on the scene, they looked at the film.”