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2026 UCLA roster

120 players: 39 freshmen, 20 sophomores, 27 juniors, 34 seniors. From 28 states and 2 other countries; the most from California (61) and Texas (6). The 2026 season.

Quarterbacks 5

No.PlayerClassHtWtHometown2026
9Nico Iamaleava QBJr.6′5″215Long Beach, CA982 passing yards, 4 TD
14Ty Dieffenbach QBTransfer from Cal PolyJr.6′6″227Calabasas, CA307 passing yards, 1 TD
10Madden Iamaleava QBFr.6′2″197Long Beach, CA0 passing yards
17Colton Gumino QBFr.6′0″196Arlington Heights, IL
18D.J. Bordeaux QBFr.6′2″200Aurora, CO

Running backs 6

No.PlayerClassHtWtHometown2026
3Wayne Knight RBTransfer from James MadisonSr.5′7″193Smyrna, DE571 rushing yards, 11 TD
6Anthony Woods RBSr.5′11″192Palmdale, CA347 rushing yards, 5 TD
21Jaivian Thomas RBSr.5′10″198Oakland, CA200 rushing yards, 3 TD
32Troy Leigber RBJr.6′0″211Laguna Hills, CA83 rushing yards, 1 TD
33Karson Cox RBFr.5′11″213Victorville, CA10 rushing yards
22Dylan Lee RBTransfer from Iowa StateSo.6′0″216Phoenix, AZ

Receivers 16

No.PlayerClassHtWtHometown2026
4Semaj Morgan WRTransfer from MichiganSr.5′9″174Detroit, MI24 catches, 313 yards, 2 TD
2Brian Rowe Jr. WRTransfer from South CarolinaSo.5′11″168Charlotte, NC14 catches, 209 yards
11Landon Ellis WRTransfer from James MadisonSr.6′2″217Orange, VA7 catches, 125 yards, 1 TD
1Aidan Mizell WRTransfer from FloridaJr.6′1″177Orlando, FL6 catches, 158 yards, 1 TD
86Jalen Saint Paul WRSo.5′11″185Carlsbad, CA6 catches, 56 yards
0Leland Smith WRTransfer from San José StateSr.6′4″218Houston, TX4 catches, 79 yards
7Mikey Matthews WRSr.5′8″182Irvine, CA4 catches, 88 yards
20Shane Rosenthal WRFr.5′11″192Newbury Park, CA1 tackle
12Jace Brown WRFr.6′2″203Long Beach, CA
15Marcus Harris WRTransfer from WashingtonFr.6′0″192Eastvale, CA
23Jackson Meehan WRSr.5′8″172Westlake Village, CA
24Jonah Smith WRFr.6′0″185Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
46Markus Kier WRFr.6′2″190Mission Viejo, CA
48Major Pride WRFr.6′2″203Stockton, CA
81Kenneth Moore III WRFr.5′10″172Stockton, CA
83Russell Weir WRSo.6′1″201Corona Del Mar, CA

Tight ends 7

No.PlayerClassHtWtHometown2026
85Brayden Loftin TETransfer from Kansas StateSr.6′4″231Omaha, NE6 catches, 88 yards
82Noah Fox-Flores TESo.6′3″244Tacoma, WA2 catches, 11 yards
89Josh Phifer TETransfer from James MadisonJr.6′5″258Peachtree City, GA2 catches, 12 yards
47Harry Lodge TETransfer from Wake ForestSr.6′7″247Cambridge, MA1 catch, 4 yards
44Peter Bario TEJr.6′2″241Sherman Oaks, CA
87Dylan Sims TEFr.6′5″232Queen Creek, AZ
88Stevie Amar Jr. TETransfer from Boston CollegeFr.6′2″236Oxnard, CA

Offensive line 23

No.PlayerClassHtWtHometown2026
51Riley Robell OLTransfer from James MadisonJr.6′2″284Harrisburg, PA
52Carter Sweazie OLTransfer from James MadisonSr.6′1″342Sterling, VA
54Derek Osman OLTransfer from HarvardSr.6′3″315Mercer Island, WA
55Eugene Brooks OLSo.6′3″348Las Vegas, NV
58Jaylan Jeffers OLSr.6′5″313Scottsdale, AZ
61Lucas Hickey OLFr.6′3″290Prosper, TX
62Michael Price OLFr.6′5″297Huntsville, AL
63Zaheer Young OLSo.6′5″290San Francisco, CA
64Sam Yoon OLSr.6′5″315Pasadena, CA
65Hall Schmidt OLTransfer from Boise StateSr.6′6″317Gig Harbor, WA
66Jensen Somerville OLSo.6′8″321Lehi, UT
67Cam Jensen OLFr.6′7″283Littleton, CO
68Jordan Davis OLTransfer from South AlabamaSr.6′4″328Fairburn, GA
69Cooper Javorsky OLFr.6′3″307Ladera Ranch, CA
70Caleb Walker OLSr.6′4″311Visalia, CA
71Sean Na’a OLTransfer from Arizona StateJr.6′3″308Inglewood, CA
72K.D. Arnold OLSr.6′6″304Atmore, AL
73Quinn Buckey OLFr.6′6″306Bakersfield, CA
74Julian Armella OLSr.6′6″333Miami, FL
75Nehemiah Johnson OLFr.6′4″342Yorba Linda, CA
76Mack Indestad OLTransfer from Eastern MichiganSr.6′8″311Lemont, IL
77J.D. Dean OLFr.6′4″289Canton, MA
78Michael McDonald OLSo.6′4″353Los Angeles, CA

Defensive line 17

No.PlayerClassHtWtHometown2026
15Sahir West DLTransfer from James MadisonSo.6′3″279Baltimore, MD21 tackles, 1 sack
97Aiden Gobaira DLTransfer from James MadisonSr.6′4″261Fairfax, VA14 tackles
92Darold Dengohe DLTransfer from RutgersJr.6′2″312Philadelphia, PA10 tackles
95Tyson Ford DLTransfer from CaliforniaJr.6′4″321St. Louis, MO8 tackles
90Amier Washington DLTransfer from Texas TechJr.6′2″286Orange, TX6 tackles
55A.J. Fuimaono DLJr.6′3″315Las Vegas, NV5 tackles
24Cole Cogshell DLSo.6′3″249Pasadena, CA4 tackles
44Ashton Sanders DLJr.6′1″296Pasadena, CA4 tackles
99Maxwell Roy DLTransfer from Ohio StateFr.6′3″320Delran, NJ2 tackles
11Nico Davillier DLSr.6′2″274Maumelle, AR1 tackle
33Dallin Havea DLTransfer from Utah TechSo.6′1″247Orem, UT1 tackle
29Robert James III DLFr.6′2″302Inglewood, CA
54Ty Partlow DLFr.6′4″254Teaneck, NJ
59Gavin Blum DLSo.6′2″279San Juan Capistrano, CA
88Grant Buckey DLJr.6′5″266Bakersfield, CA
94Marcus Almada DLFr.6′3″294Cranston, RI
96James Moffat DLFr.6′4″260Los Angeles, CA

Linebackers 15

No.PlayerClassHtWtHometown2026
9Jalen Woods LBSr.6′1″224Compton, CA51 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 INT
10Samuel Omosigho LBTransfer from OklahomaSr.6′2″239Crandall, TX45 tackles, 3 sacks
20Scott Taylor LBSo.6′4″241Los Angeles, CA14 tackles, 2.5 sacks
5Trent Hendrick LBTransfer from James MadisonSr.6′0″234Richmond, VA11 tackles, 1 INT
39Anthony Sacca LBTransfer from Notre DameFr.6′3″242Delran, NJ11 tackles, 1 sack
0Donavyn Pellot LBJr.6′1″226Las Vegas, NV7 tackles
56Drew Spinogatti LBTransfer from James MadisonSr.6′0″229Winter Garden, FL4 tackles
19Ryan McCulloch LBTransfer from CaliforniaJr.6′2″258Arcadia, CA1 tackle
41Jewelous Walls LBSo.6′2″191Pittsburg, CA1 tackle
17Lucien Holland LBFr.6′3″215Los Angeles, CA
36Wyatt Mosier LBJr.6′1″226Yorba Linda, CA
40Mone Malafu LBJr.6′1″252Kapaa, HI
49Malaki Soliai-Tui LBFr.5′11″231Kahuku, HI
53Jacob Reis LBSo.5′11″217Palos Verdes, CA
57Matt Muasau LBFr.6′0″240Bellflower, CA

Defensive backs 23

No.PlayerClassHtWtHometown2026
27Ta’Shawn James DBTransfer from Iowa StateJr.6′0″211Oklahoma City, OK33 tackles, 0.5 sacks, 4 INT
12Malik Hartford DBTransfer from Ohio StateJr.6′2″193Cincinnati, OH25 tackles
1Scooter Jackson DBSr.5′11″191Compton, CA16 tackles, 1 INT
2Rodrick Pleasant DBJr.5′10″175Gardena, CA12 tackles, 1 INT
21Dante Lovett DBTransfer from Virginia TechJr.6′0″198Crofton, MD16 tackles
32D.J. Barksdale DBTransfer from James MadisonSr.5′8″181Rock Hill, SC13 tackles, 1 sack
28Mason Rivera DBTransfer from Cal PolySr.6′0″190Tracy, CA6 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT
6Tao Johnson DBTransfer from UtahSr.6′0″194Idaho Falls, ID2 tackles, 1 INT
4Cole Martin DBJr.5′8″185Pasadena, CA6 tackles
18Osiris Gilbert DBTransfer from UConnSo.5′9″179Duluth, GA4 tackles
22Ty Lee DBJr.6′2″204Garden Grove, CA4 tackles
23Jhase McMillan DBTransfer from Montana StateSo.5′9″170Houston, TX1 tackle
3Robert Stafford DBJr.5′11″189Melbourne, FL
7Aaron Williams DBJr.6′1″183Moreno Valley, CA
14LaRue Zamorano III DBFr.6′2″198Corona, CA
25Kuron Jabari Jr. DBFr.6′0″191Winchester, CA
26C.J. Lavender DBFr.5′11″183Fontana, CA
30Zeke Johnson DBFr.6′1″202Redondo Beach, CA
31Chase Coleman DBFr.6′2″166Frisco, TX
35Logan Hirou DBFr.6′0″193Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
37Joshua Dixon DBJr.5′11″193Reseda, CA
43Brett Barry DBSo.5′11″184San Diego, CA
45Jamier Johnson DBSr.5′11″190Pasadena, CA

Specialists 8

No.PlayerClassHtWtHometown2026
15Mateen Bhaghani PKSr.6′0″178San Diego, CA6 of 8 field goals
35Curtis Gerrand PTransfer from Sam HoustonSo.6′0″186Melbourne, VIC23 punts, 45.2 average
19Lennox Miller PFr.6′4″222Sydney, NSW
30Halakilangi Muagututi’a LSFr.5′11″237Laie, HI
31Mateo Orosco PKFr.6′0″173San Diego, CA
44Giancarlo Cereghino LSFr.6′0″204Moraga, CA
45Chase Barry PTransfer from Oklahoma StateSr.6′3″205San Juan Capistrano, CA
50Salem Abdul-Wahab LSSr.6′1″255Fontana, CA
Jonah Smith, Troy Leigber, Logan Hirou, Chase Barry, Markus Kier, Gavin Blum, Cooper JavorskyScooter Jackson, Jalen Woods, Nico Iamaleava, Madden Iamaleava, Jace Brown, Matt MuasauCole Martin, Cole Cogshell, Ashton Sanders, Jamier Johnson, Sam YoonLucien Holland, Scott Taylor, Michael McDonald, James MoffatDonavyn Pellot, A.J. Fuimaono, Eugene BrooksMateen Bhaghani, Mateo Orosco, Brett BarryD.J. Bordeaux, Jacob Reis, Cam JensenAnthony Sacca, Darold Dengohe, Maxwell RoyLeland Smith, Jhase McMillanRodrick Pleasant, Zeke JohnsonMikey Matthews, Ty LeeLaRue Zamorano III, Marcus HarrisJaivian Thomas, Zaheer YoungC.J. Lavender, Salem Abdul-WahabRobert James III, Sean Na’aHalakilangi Muagututi’a, Malaki Soliai-TuiWyatt Mosier, Nehemiah JohnsonJoshua Dixon, Peter BarioMajor Pride, Kenneth Moore IIIHall Schmidt, Noah Fox-FloresQuinn Buckey, Grant BuckeyAidan MizellBrian Rowe Jr.Robert StaffordWayne KnightSemaj MorganTrent HendrickAnthony WoodsTao JohnsonAaron WilliamsSamuel OmosighoLandon EllisNico DavillierMalik HartfordTy DieffenbachSahir WestColton GuminoOsiris GilbertRyan McCullochShane RosenthalDante LovettDylan LeeJackson MeehanKuron Jabari Jr.Ta’Shawn JamesMason RiveraChase ColemanD.J. BarksdaleDallin HaveaKarson CoxMone MalafuJewelous WallsGiancarlo CereghinoHarry LodgeRiley RobellCarter SweazieDerek OsmanTy PartlowDrew SpinogattiJaylan JeffersLucas HickeyMichael PriceJensen SomervilleJordan DavisCaleb WalkerK.D. ArnoldJulian ArmellaMack IndestadJ.D. DeanRussell WeirBrayden LoftinJalen Saint PaulDylan SimsStevie Amar Jr.Josh PhiferAmier WashingtonMarcus AlmadaTyson FordAiden GobairaCA 61TX 6FL 4VA 4AZ 3
Hometowns of the 2026 UCLA roster; the five states sending the most labeled with their players. Hover a dot for names. Map: us-atlas (public domain).

Where the roster comes from

By state

  1. California 61
  2. Texas 6
  3. Florida 4
  4. Virginia 4
  5. Nevada 3
  6. Georgia 3
  7. Arizona 3
  8. Hawaii 3

Top counties

  1. Los Angeles County, California pop. 9.8 million 26
  2. Orange County, California pop. 3.2 million 12
  3. San Diego County, California pop. 3.3 million 4
  4. Riverside County, California pop. 2.5 million 4
  5. Maricopa County, Arizona pop. 4.6 million 3

Hometowns placed in their counties with the US Census Bureau’s Gazetteer files. Populations from the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, 2020–⁠2024 5-year estimates. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. Which states send the most FBS players for their size.

Rosters from CollegeFootballData.com, as the school listed them, each group in order of its players’ 2026 production (yards, tackles, kicks), then by number. Hometowns are each player’s latest on file. Transfers are this season’s arrivals through the portal; stars are the player’s 247Sports composite rating as a recruit.