UCLA
Big Ten
41
Incoming
28
Outgoing
+13
Net
Team TVS:
19%
Roster Risk by Position
Offense
20%
Defense
20%
Special Teams
10%
Highest Risk Players
Jaivian Thomas
RB
43%
Nico Iamaleava
QB
42%
Mikey Matthews
WR
41%
Jalen Berger
RB
39%
Titus Mokiao-Atimalala
WR
36%
Transfer Impact by Position
| Pos | Out | In | Net Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 2 | 1 | +$1,896K |
| DL | 5 | 8 | +$1,103K |
| OL | 3 | 8 | +$1,012K |
| RB | 0 | 2 | +$984K |
| TE | 1 | 4 | +$450K |
| WR | 6 | 6 | +$290K |
| ST | 3 | 2 | $-150K |
| DB | 8 | 7 | +$128K |
| LB | 2 | 3 | +$96K |
Coaching Staff
13 coaches
Bob Chesney
Head Coach
From: Kulpmont, PA
School: Dickinson College
Previously: James Madison (2025)
Chris Smith
Offensive Line Coach / Run Game Coordinator
From: Rye, NY
School: Holy Cross
Previously:
Colin Hitschler
Defensive Coordinator
From: Philadelphia, PA
School: Penn
Previously: James Madison (2025)
Dean Kennedy
Offensive Coordinator
From: Scituate, MA
School: Rochester
Previously: James Madison (2025)
Drew Canan
Special Teams Coordinator / Tight Ends Coach
From: North Reading, MA
School: Endicott
Previously:
A.J. Steward
Running Backs Coach
From: His Alma Mater, KS
School: Kansas
Previously: Kansas (2024)
Anthony DiMichele
Safeties Coach
From: McKees Rocks, PA
School: Holy Cross
Previously: James Madison (2025)
Colin Lockett
Wide Receivers Coach
From: Diamond Bar, CA
School: San Diego State
Previously: New Mexico (2025)
Eddie Whitley Jr.
Defensive Backs Coach
School: Virginia Tech
Previously: James Madison (2025)
Gabe Lynn
Nickels Coach
From: Jenks, OK
School: Oklahoma
Previously:
Legi Suiaunoa
Defensive Line Coach
From: Oceanside, CA
School: Nevada
Previously: Michigan State (2025)
Sam Daniels
Defensive Ends Coach
From: Portsmouth, VA
School: James Madison
Previously: James Madison (2025)
Vic So'oto
Linebackers Coach
From: Oceanside, CA
School: BYU
Previously: California (2025)
2026 Recruiting Class
14 commits
#390
Jonah Smith
WR
4-star
(0.893)
#425
Kenneth Moore III
WR
4-star
(0.8933)
#570
Xavier Warren
WR
3-star
(0.8811)
#681
Ramzak Fruean
LB
3-star
(0.8769)
#853
Xavier Stinson
WR
3-star
(0.8708)
#1158
James Moffat
DL
3-star
(0.8678)
#1227
Logan Hirou
S
3-star
(0.8667)
#1422
CJ Lavender
CB
3-star
(0.8622)
#1445
Malaki Soliai-Tui
LB
3-star
(0.8558)
#1615
Major Pride
WR
3-star
(0.8589)
#1838
Michael Price
IOL
3-star
(0.8533)
#1871
Markus Kier
WR
3-star
(0.8522)
#1903
Matthew Muasau
LB
3-star
(0.8511)
#3048
Giancarlo Cereghino
LS
3-star
(0.8067)
Transfer Pipelines
Historical patterns
Players Transfer to UCLA From:
Players Transfer from UCLA To:
Top Recruiting Cities (Transfer Portal)
Philadelphia, PA (2)
Recruiting Pipelines
High school & state data (2020-2026)
Top High School Feeders
St. John Bosco
Bellflower, CA
6 recruits
3.3-star avg
Inglewood
Inglewood, CA
2 recruits
4.0-star avg
Junipero Serra
Gardena, CA
2 recruits
3.5-star avg
Kahuku
Kahuku, HI
2 recruits
3.0-star avg
Mater Dei Catholic
Chula Vista, CA
2 recruits
3.5-star avg
Recruiting by State
CA
45
AZ
6
HI
3
GA
3
AL
3
WA
2
TX
2
NV
2
Coach Hometown Recruiting Connections
Colin Lockett
Wide Receivers Coach from Diamond Bar, CA
45 recruits from CA
Legi Suiaunoa
Defensive Line Coach from Oceanside, CA
45 recruits from CA
Vic So'oto
Linebackers Coach from Oceanside, CA
45 recruits from CA
Incoming Transfers
41
Aidan Mizell
Sammy Omosigho
Stevie Amar Jr.
DJ Barksdale
Chase Barry
Jordan Davis
Darold DeNgohe
Ty Dieffenbach
Landon Ellis
Tyson Ford
Osiris Gilbert
Aiden Gobaira
Marcus Harris
Malik Hartford
Dallin Havea
Mack Indestad
Ta'Shawn James
Tao Johnson
Wayne Knight
Dylan Lee
Harry Lodge
Brayden Loftin
Dante Lovett
Ryan McCulloch
Jhase McMillan
Semaj Morgan
Sean Na'a
Derek Osman
Josh Phifer
JD Rayner
Riley Robell
Brian Rowe Jr.
Maxwell Roy
Anthony Sacca
Hall Schmidt
Leland Smith
Drew Spinogatti
Carter Sweazie
Amier Washington
Sahir West
Curtis Gerrand
Outgoing Transfers
28
Jamier Johnson
Jadyn Marshall
Oluwafunto Akinshilo
Jamir Benjamin
Garrison Blank
Isaiah Chisom
Kanye Clark
Luke Duncan
Rico Flores Jr.
A.J. Fuimaono
Kwazi Gilmer
Henry Hasselbeck
Scooter Jackson
Anthony Jones
Andre Jordan Jr.
Will Karoll
Cole Martin
Jack Pedersen
Ben Perry
Carter Shaw
Ezavier Staples
Croix Stewart
Siale Taupaki
Bryon Threats
Keanu Williams
Jaedon Wilson
Morrow Evans
Mateen Bhaghani
Potential Incoming Targets
10 players
Portal players from feeder schools and coaching connections who haven't committed yet.
Aidan Keanaaina
DL
3-star
California
Transfer pipeline
$453K
Amar Thomas
EDGE
3-star
James Madison
Coaching connection
$256K
Mason Maggs
QB
Ohio State
Transfer pipeline
$204K
EJ Caminong
QB
3-star
California
Transfer pipeline
$188K
Mychal McMullin
DL
3-star
James Madison
Coaching connection
$177K
Elijah Culp
CB
James Madison
Coaching connection
$158K
Braeden Wisloski
WR
3-star
James Madison
Coaching connection
$157K
Daz James
WR
3-star
California
Transfer pipeline
$150K
Brook Honore Jr.
P
California
Transfer pipeline
$150K
Keenan Nelson Jr.
S
4-star
Ohio State
Transfer pipeline
$150K
Transfer Ledger
71 transactions
| Date | Player | Pos | School | NIL Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-27 | OUT → | Carter Shaw | WR | → Stanford | $150K |
| 01-21 | OUT → | Will Karoll | P | → Texas Tech | $150K |
| 01-20 | OUT → | Croix Stewart | S | → Fresno State | $30K |
| 01-20 | ← IN | Harry Lodge | TE | Wake Forest → | $150K |
| 01-18 | ← IN | Jordan Davis | OT | South Alabama → | $206K |
| 01-17 | OUT → | Jamier Johnson | CB | → TBD | $150K |
| 01-17 | OUT → | Morrow Evans | LS | → TBD | $150K |
| 01-16 | OUT → | Oluwafunto Akinshilo | IOL | → Syracuse | $150K |
| 01-15 | OUT → | Garrison Blank | OT | → Sacramento State | $12K |
| 01-15 | ← IN | Dallin Havea | EDGE | Utah Tech → | $150K |
| 01-14 | OUT → | Bryon Threats | S | → TBD | $150K |
| 01-14 | ← IN | Malik Hartford | S | Ohio State → | $150K |
| 01-13 | OUT → | Rico Flores Jr. | WR | → Virginia | $150K |
| 01-13 | OUT → | Kanye Clark | CB | → Florida | $150K |
| 01-13 | OUT → | Scooter Jackson | S | → TBD | $234K |
| 01-13 | ← IN | Mack Indestad | OT | Eastern Michigan → | $150K |
| 01-13 | ← IN | Sammy Omosigho | LB | Oklahoma → | $150K |
| 01-13 | ← IN | Chase Barry | P | Oklahoma State → | $150K |
| 01-12 | OUT → | Jamir Benjamin | CB | → Rice | $30K |
| 01-12 | ← IN | Tyson Ford | DL | California → | $150K |
| 01-11 | OUT → | Jack Pedersen | TE | → Washington State | $150K |
| 01-11 | OUT → | Mateen Bhaghani | K | → TBD | $150K |
| 01-11 | OUT → | A.J. Fuimaono | DL | → TBD | $161K |
| 01-11 | ← IN | Sean Na'a | IOL | Arizona State → | $150K |
| 01-11 | ← IN | Sahir West | EDGE | James Madison → | $941K |
| 01-11 | ← IN | Maxwell Roy | DL | Ohio State → | $150K |
| 01-11 | ← IN | Anthony Sacca | LB | Notre Dame → | $150K |
| 01-10 | OUT → | Isaiah Chisom | LB | → Oklahoma State | $263K |
| 01-10 | OUT → | Andre Jordan Jr. | CB | → Auburn | $150K |
| 01-10 | ← IN | Amier Washington | DL | Texas Tech → | $150K |
| 01-10 | ← IN | Brayden Loftin | TE | Kansas State → | $150K |
| 01-10 | ← IN | Brian Rowe Jr. | WR | South Carolina → | $150K |
| 01-10 | ← IN | Jhase McMillan | CB | Montana State → | $150K |
| 01-10 | ← IN | Stevie Amar Jr. | TE | Boston College → | $150K |
| 01-10 | ← IN | Curtis Gerrand | P | Sam Houston → | $150K |
| 01-10 | ← IN | Ty Dieffenbach | QB | Cal Poly → | $2,263K |
| 01-10 | ← IN | Marcus Harris | WR | Washington → | $150K |
| 01-10 | ← IN | Osiris Gilbert | CB | UConn → | $150K |
| 01-10 | ← IN | Tao Johnson | S | Utah → | $279K |
| 01-09 | OUT → | Siale Taupaki | DL | → Penn State | $150K |
| 01-09 | OUT → | Kwazi Gilmer | WR | → Nebraska | $299K |
| 01-09 | OUT → | Henry Hasselbeck | QB | → App State | $214K |
| 01-09 | ← IN | Carter Sweazie | IOL | James Madison → | $219K |
| 01-09 | ← IN | Derek Osman | OT | Harvard → | $150K |
| 01-09 | ← IN | Darold DeNgohe | DL | Rutgers → | $150K |
| 01-08 | OUT → | Anthony Jones | EDGE | → Nebraska | $250K |
| 01-08 | OUT → | Ben Perry | LB | → Louisville | $150K |
| 01-08 | ← IN | Drew Spinogatti | LB | James Madison → | $209K |
| 01-07 | OUT → | Luke Duncan | QB | → Nevada | $153K |
| 01-07 | ← IN | Aidan Mizell | WR | Florida → | $150K |
| 01-07 | ← IN | DJ Barksdale | CB | James Madison → | $215K |
| 01-07 | ← IN | Leland Smith | WR | San José State → | $336K |
| 01-07 | ← IN | Landon Ellis | WR | James Madison → | $402K |
| 01-07 | ← IN | Wayne Knight | RB | James Madison → | $834K |
| 01-07 | ← IN | Semaj Morgan | WR | Michigan → | $150K |
| 01-06 | OUT → | Keanu Williams | DL | → Penn State | $332K |
| 01-06 | ← IN | Josh Phifer | TE | James Madison → | $150K |
| 01-06 | ← IN | Dylan Lee | RB | Iowa State → | $150K |
| 01-05 | OUT → | Jaedon Wilson | WR | → TBD | $150K |
| 01-05 | ← IN | Hall Schmidt | OT | Boise State → | $150K |
| 01-05 | ← IN | Dante Lovett | CB | Virginia Tech → | $150K |
| 01-05 | ← IN | JD Rayner | OT | James Madison → | $150K |
| 01-05 | ← IN | Aiden Gobaira | EDGE | James Madison → | $528K |
| 01-05 | ← IN | Riley Robell | IOL | James Madison → | $150K |
| 01-05 | ← IN | Ta'Shawn James | S | Iowa State → | $192K |
| 01-04 | ← IN | Ryan McCulloch | EDGE | California → | $150K |
| 01-03 | OUT → | Ezavier Staples | WR | → TBD | $150K |
| 12-25 | OUT → | Jadyn Marshall | WR | → TBD | $150K |
| 12-02 | OUT → | Cole Martin | S | → TBD | $263K |
| - | OUT → | Gary Smith III | DL | → NFL Draft | $374K |
| - | OUT → | Garrett DiGiorgio | OL | → NFL Draft | $150K |
OUT: $5.2M
IN: $11.0M
NET: +$5.8M
Current Roster
78 players
| # | Name | Pos | Year | Ht | Wt | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |
Pierce Clarkson
|
QB | SO | 6'1" | 195 lbs | $258K |
| 19 |
Karson Gordon
|
QB | FR | 6'1" | 180 lbs | $340K |
| 17 |
Colton Gumino
|
QB | FR | 6'0" | 190 lbs | $340K |
| 9 |
Nico Iamaleava
|
QB | SO | 6'6" | 215 lbs | $1.3M |
| 10 |
Madden Iamaleava
|
QB | FR | 6'3" | 195 lbs | $483K |
| 12 | Aaron Williams | QB | FR | 6'1" | 214 lbs | $256K |
| - |
Jalen Berger
|
RB | SR | 6'1" | 215 lbs | $214K |
| 27 |
Isaiah Carlson
|
RB | SO | 6'2" | 225 lbs | $150K |
| 33 |
Karson Cox
|
RB | FR | 5'11" | 215 lbs | $150K |
| 22 |
Anthony Frias II
|
RB | SR | 5'10" | 225 lbs | $150K |
| 32 |
Troy Leigber
|
RB | FR | 6'1" | 210 lbs | $150K |
| 21 |
Jaivian Thomas
|
RB | JR | 5'11" | 195 lbs | $150K |
| 6 | Anthony Woods | RB | JR | 5'11" | 185 lbs | $150K |
| 89 |
Jace Brown
|
WR | FR | 6'3" | 200 lbs | $150K |
| 7 |
Mikey Matthews
|
WR | JR | 5'9" | 180 lbs | $281K |
| 37 | Jackson Meehan | WR | SR | 5'8" | 171 lbs | $150K |
| 23 |
Kyle Miller
|
WR | SR | 6'0" | 185 lbs | $150K |
| 2 |
Titus Mokiao-Atimalala
|
WR | SR | 6'1" | 190 lbs | $245K |
| 20 |
Shane Rosenthal
|
WR | FR | 6'0" | 195 lbs | $150K |
| 86 |
Jalen Saint Paul
|
WR | FR | 6'0" | 185 lbs | $150K |
| 83 | Russell Weir | WR | FR | 6'1" | 200 lbs | $150K |
| 44 |
Peter Bario
|
TE | SO | 6'3" | 240 lbs | $150K |
| 82 |
Noah Fox-Flores
|
TE | FR | 6'4" | 245 lbs | $150K |
| 81 |
Hudson Habermehl
|
TE | SR | 6'7" | 245 lbs | $150K |
| 88 |
Jake Renda
|
TE | JR | 6'5" | 245 lbs | $150K |
| 87 |
Dylan Sims
|
TE | FR | 6'5" | 225 lbs | $150K |
| 74 |
Julian Armella
|
OL | JR | 6'6" | 320 lbs | $150K |
| 63 |
K.D. Arnold
|
OL | JR | 6'7" | 300 lbs | $150K |
| 55 |
Eugene Brooks
|
OL | FR | 6'4" | 340 lbs | $150K |
| 75 | Conor Clyde | OL | SR | 6'6" | 292 lbs | $150K |
| 72 |
Garrett DiGiorgio
|
OL | SR | 6'7" | 320 lbs | $150K |
| 77 |
Courtland Ford
|
OL | SR | 6'6" | 315 lbs | $150K |
| 58 |
Jaylan Jeffers
|
OL | SR | 6'6" | 315 lbs | $150K |
| 67 |
Yutaka Mahe
|
OL | SR | 6'6" | 325 lbs | $150K |
| 68 |
Noah Pulealii
|
OL | SR | 6'4" | 320 lbs | $150K |
| 75 |
Mark Schroller
|
OL | FR | 6'7" | 300 lbs | $150K |
| 66 |
Jensen Somerville
|
OL | FR | 6'8" | 320 lbs | $150K |
| 62 |
Michael Sultemeier
|
OL | FR | 6'7" | 290 lbs | $150K |
| 71 |
Reuben Unije
|
OL | SR | 6'6" | 315 lbs | $150K |
| 64 | Sam Yoon | OL | JR | 6'5" | 315 lbs | $150K |
| 44 |
Devin Aupiu
|
DL | SR | 6'5" | 270 lbs | $183K |
| 52 |
Kechaun Bennett
|
DL | SR | 6'4" | 257 lbs | $331K |
| 88 |
Grant Buckey
|
DL | SO | 6'5" | 255 lbs | $150K |
| 97 |
Jacob Busic
|
DL | SR | 6'4" | 265 lbs | $200K |
| 24 |
Cole Cogshell
|
DL | FR | 6'2" | 245 lbs | $150K |
| 11 |
Nico Davillier
|
DL | SR | 6'4" | 255 lbs | $150K |
| 95 |
Jalen Hargrove
|
DL | SR | 6'3" | 310 lbs | $150K |
| 17 |
Lucien Holland
|
DL | FR | 6'4" | 210 lbs | $150K |
| 35 |
Robert James III
|
DL | FR | 6'2" | 290 lbs | $150K |
| 81 |
Tyler Partlow
|
DL | FR | 6'4" | 280 lbs | $150K |
| 54 |
Ashton Sanders
|
DL | SO | 6'2" | 290 lbs | $150K |
| 58 |
Gary Smith III
|
DL | SR | 6'2" | 340 lbs | $374K |
| 91 |
Michael Sullivan
|
DL | SR | 6'5" | 250 lbs | $150K |
| 33 |
Ty Lee
|
LB | SO | 6'3" | 205 lbs | $150K |
| 40 |
Mone Malafu
|
LB | SO | 6'2" | 240 lbs | $150K |
| 36 |
Wyatt Mosier
|
LB | SO | 6'2" | 215 lbs | $150K |
| - |
Donavyn Pellot
|
LB | FR | 6'2" | 215 lbs | $150K |
| 53 |
Jacob Reis
|
LB | FR | 6'0" | 210 lbs | $150K |
| 20 |
Scott Taylor
|
LB | FR | 6'4" | 235 lbs | $150K |
| 6 |
JonJon Vaughns
|
LB | SR | 6'1" | 225 lbs | $527K |
| 41 | Jewelous Walls | LB | FR | 6'2" | 215 lbs | $150K |
| - | Jalen Woods | LB | 2025 | 6'1" | 225 lbs | $211K |
| 43 |
Brett Barry
|
DB | FR | 6'0" | 180 lbs | $150K |
| 31 |
Chase Coleman
|
DB | FR | 6'3" | 170 lbs | $150K |
| 37 |
Joshua Dixon
|
DB | SO | 6'0" | 195 lbs | $150K |
| 27 |
Jadyn Hudson
|
DB | FR | 6'2" | 195 lbs | $150K |
| 25 |
Kuron Jabari Jr.
|
DB | FR | 6'0" | 190 lbs | $150K |
| 59 |
Nehemiah Johnson
|
DB | JR | 5'10" | 160 lbs | $150K |
| 30 |
Zeke Johnson
|
DB | FR | 6'2" | 185 lbs | $150K |
| 4 |
Key Lawrence
|
DB | SR | 6'1" | 200 lbs | $373K |
| 18 |
Rodrick Pleasant
|
DB | SO | 5'10" | 175 lbs | $301K |
| 3 |
Robert Stafford III
|
DB | SO | 5'11" | 185 lbs | $150K |
| 29 |
Marquise Villahermosa
|
DB | SO | 5'10" | 175 lbs | $150K |
| 14 | LaRue Zamorano III | DB | FR | 6'2" | 190 lbs | $150K |
| 97 |
Lennox Miller
|
P | FR | 6'4" | 210 lbs | $150K |
| 50 |
Salem Abdul-Wahab
|
LS | JR | 6'1" | 250 lbs | $150K |
| 30 | Halakilangi Muagututi’a | LS | FR | 6'0" | 185 lbs | $150K |
| 35 |
Cash Peterman
|
PK | SR | 6'0" | 210 lbs | $150K |