Thursday, July 9

Five UCLA players drafted to NFL show success under Mora

The transformation of UCLA football under Jim Mora continued this week, as five Bruins – linebackers Anthony Barr and Jordan Zumwalt, offensive guard Xavier Su’a-Filo, defensive end Cassius Marsh and wide receiver Shaq Evans – had their names called in the NFL draft. Read more...

Photo: Linebacker Jordan Zumwalt was drafted in the sixth round by the Pittsburgh Steelers, becoming the fifth UCLA player taken and the ninth drafted in UCLA’s two years under coach Jim Mora. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)



UCLA women’s tennis to play Miami in NCAA tournament

The NCAA tournament regionals may be over for the UCLA women’s tennis team, but there’s still much more to do. No fewer than 10 minutes after the No. Read more...

Photo: Junior Robin Anderson and the Bruins made short work of their opponents in the regional round of the NCAA tournament, advancing to the round of 16. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)





Pittsburgh Steelers select UCLA’s Zumwalt with 192nd pick

Drafted 192nd overall, UCLA linebacker Jordan Zumwalt is now a Pittsburgh Steeler. Zumwalt’s football identity features versatility and a penchant for splash plays. He started all 13 games in 2013, playing inside and outside, for the Bruins, forcing three fumbles and notching two interceptions while serving as one of UCLA’s leaders in reel-worthy tackles. Read more...

Photo: Linebacker Jordan Zumwalt waited longer than expected to be drafted but finally heard his name called on Saturday. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)