Many UCLA players fell further down the draft boards than expected, but the 2016 draft was ultimately one of the biggest for the Bruins in history. Read more...
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May 2, 3:39 am
2016 NFL Draft recap: Bruin selection show
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April 28, 4:39 pm
2016 NFL draft: UCLA live blog
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)
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April 28, 12:34 am
2016 NFL draft projections for UCLA athletes
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...
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April 27, 4:15 pm
Report Card: UCLA football spring camp 2016 – Defense
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)
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April 26, 4:59 pm
Report Card: UCLA football spring camp 2016 – Offense
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)
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April 26, 1:00 am
A mother’s resilience pushes Anthony Barr to success on and off the field
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)
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April 23, 4:41 pm
Bruins put on pass-heavy performance for fans at Spring Showcase
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)