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April 30, 11:52 pm
Football sees both progress, old habits in Spring Showcase
Those expecting Josh Rosen to light up the scoreboard during Saturday’s spring game were disappointed. The junior quarterback had trouble early on, though he rebounded to put together a touchdown drive right before halftime. Read more...
Photo: Junior quarterback Josh Rosen threw less than 20 passes in Saturday’s Spring Showcase, good for one touchdown and an interception. His name came to coach Jim Mora’s mind as he rattled off who he thought would have been the most valuable spring practice participant. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
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April 30, 12:29 pm
Eleven UCLA football players join NFL teams following 2017 draft
The 2017 draft is in the books and five UCLA players, including first-round pick Takkarist McKinley, heard their names called this week. Five other players also signed as undrafted free agents to round out the Bruins’ draft weekend with 10 players on nine different teams. Read more...
Photo: UCLA had a busy weekend at the NFL draft with Eddie Vanderdoes (47) and Fabian Moreau (10) both signing with teams. Vanderdoes will be headed to the Oakland Raiders while Moreau will be playing for the Washington Redskins. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)
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April 27, 8:20 pm
Takkarist McKinley picked 26th in NFL draft by Atlanta Falcons
For the fourth time in five years, a UCLA football player went in the first round of the NFL draft. Datone Jones, Anthony Barr and Kenny Clark have all had their names called. Read more...
Photo: Takkarist McKinley was the fourth UCLA player in five years to be picked in the first round of the NFL draft. McKinley led the Bruins last season in tackles for loss and sacks. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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April 27, 1:18 am
McKinley likely to be Bruins’ fourth first-rounder in five years
Whatever misgivings Bruin fans might have about Jim Mora, there’s no arguing that the coach has transformed the UCLA football program into a legitimate source of pro talent. Read more...
Photo: Defensive end Takkarist McKinley is likely to be the first Bruin off the draft board at Thursday night’s NFL draft. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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April 24, 10:44 pm
UCLA football to play full-contact game for Spring Showcase
It’s on. Coach Jim Mora confirmed Monday that UCLA football will play a live game during Saturday’s Spring Showcase, with players dressed in game uniforms and full contact allowed on every play besides special teams. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football coach Jim Mora announced that there would be a live, full-contact game during the Bruins’ Spring Showcase on Saturday, calling it a great way for them to end a productive spring. (Matt Cummings/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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April 21, 12:43 am
UCLA football recovered from injuries, anticipating spring game
Coach Jim Mora knows about Eldridge Massington’s sore knees. The rising redshirt senior wide receiver sat out the 2013 season while recovering from an ACL tear he suffered in his final year of high school. Read more...
Photo: (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin)