This year’s NFL draft could be a busy one for UCLA, with the possibility that up to nine Bruin football players will be taken over the course of the three-day event. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA linebacker Myles Jack was finally selected Friday in the second round of the NFL Draft. (Daily Bruin file photo)
The 2016 NFL draft has all the makings to be a historic one for the UCLA football program. Since the draft reduced to seven rounds in 1994, the most UCLA players drafted in a single year is six. Read more...
Editor’s note: A player’s year refers to his NCAA eligibility for next season. So a player who is a freshman in school this spring is called a sophomore because he will be a sophomore when the NCAA football regular season starts in fall. Read more...
Photo: Senior cornerback Charles Dawson was one of the main standouts at spring practices. Dawson had two interceptions at the Spring Showcase. (Zoe Hessler/Daily Bruin)
Editor’s note: A player’s year refers to his NCAA eligibility for next season. So a player who is a freshman in school this spring is called a sophomore because he will be a sophomore when the NCAA football regular season starts in fall. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore running back Bolu Olorunfunmi was the biggest offensive standout of spring camp, according to coach Jim Mora. Olorunfunmi figures to have a steep uptick in carries this year, after the departure of Paul Perkins to the NFL draft. (Mackenzie Possee/Daily Bruin)
The linebacker sat hunched over one of Kerckhoff patio’s white metal tables, inconspicuous in a grey hoodie and sweats. A student in a bright yellow UCLA shirt approached him, offering his outstretched hand for a high-five. Read more...
Photo: Anthony Barr played running back for his first two seasons at UCLA before transitioning to the linebacker position his junior season. Despite attracting the attention of NFL scouts, Barr chose to stay for his senior year and finish his education. (Courtesy Lori Barr)
Josh Rosen’s pass floated far downfield, high over the heads of the defense, arcing down toward the outstretched arms of Kenny Walker. It was a familiar scene for UCLA fans, who time and time again have seen Walker speed past his defender for a chance at a huge reception, only to watch as the ball bounced off his hands. Read more...
Photo: Rising redshirt senior wide receiver Kenny Walker caught a deep touchdown pass from Josh Rosen during 7-on-7 drills. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin)
On the final day of spring practice, everything came full circle. The emerging UCLA pass rush dominated, just as it had in the first two weeks of spring. Read more...
Photo: Rising senior rush end Takkarist McKinley (middle) chases rising sophomore quarterback Josh Rosen out of the pocket during the 11-on-11 session of Thursday’s practice. McKinley has shown improved rushing ability this spring, playing a new position in the 5- and 6-technique. (Kathy Chen/Daily Bruin)
