Preparation can be meticulous. From week zero to bowl season, the “who” is at the center of any team’s game plan. Becoming the “who,” however, is a reverse study. Read more...
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April 28, 1:01 pm
UCLA football’s Spring Showcase pays homage to program history, connects with fans
A spring game is a precursor to the future. It’s a chance for fans and media alike to get a glimpse at a new roster and generate new expectations for the upcoming season. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster walks on the Rose Bowl at the Bruins’ Spring Showcase on Saturday. (Aidan Sun/Daily Bruin)
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April 27, 7:52 pm
Darius Muasau chosen in sixth round of NFL Draft, three sign free agent contracts
One-hundred sixty seven picks were made between Laiatu Latu and Darius Muasau’s selections at the 2024 NFL Draft. That drought – the longest between any two Bruins since 2006 – included the first time since 2019 where no UCLA player was chosen on day two of the draft. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA football linebacker and now-New York Giant Darius Muasau (right) chases after former USC quarterback Caleb Williams (left). Muasau was taken 183rd overall at the 2024 NFL Draft on Saturday. (Jeremy Chen/Photo editor)
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April 26, 4:23 pm
UCLA football players, coaches ready for Spring Showcase at Rose Bowl
Trips to the Rose Bowl are nothing new for Bruin quarterbacks. Even freshman Luke Duncan – the youngest member of the group – has a season’s worth of experience in Pasadena. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football’s quarterbacks coach Ted White (second from right) points during a practice at Spaulding Field. (Michael Gallagher/Daily Bruin)
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April 25, 7:26 pm
Laiatu Latu selected 15th overall by Indianapolis Colts at 2024 NFL Draft
Doctors told Laiatu Latu he would never play again. The defensive lineman suffered a neck injury in spring practice during his sophomore year of college and was forced to medically retire from football altogether. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA football defensive lineman Laiatu Latu (left) leans to his right during a home game against Colorado. Latu was selected 15th overall by the Indianapolis Colts at the NFL Draft on Thursday, the Bruins’ highest pick since quarterback Josh Rosen in 2018. (Myka Fromm/Photo editor)
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April 24, 3:27 pm
Jay Toia returns to UCLA football after brief portal entrance, shores up line
Sometimes there is little warmth in welcome-back sentiments. At least, not on a cool and cloudy Tuesday morning. Making his practice return after a one-week absence, UCLA football defensive lineman Jay Toia dug his hand into the turf and squatted down at the line of scrimmage, getting set for a third play of 11-on-11 drills. Read more...
Photo: Junior defensive lineman Jay Toia holds his helmet while walking on the field with his teammates. (Jeremy Chen/Photo editor)
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April 23, 1:00 pm
NFL Mock Draft 2024: Laiatu Latu leads Bruins as likely 1st-round pick
This post was updated April 23 at 9:07 p.m. The 2024 NFL Draft is rapidly approaching, and UCLA football is set to produce a first-round pick for the first time since 2018 when senior defensive lineman Laiatu Latu hears his name called Thursday night. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football senior defensive lineman Laiatu Latu tracks the quarterback. The two-year Bruin is a likely first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. (Megan Cai/Photo editor. Photo illustration by Jeremy Chen/Photo editor)