CJ Lavender
UCLA Bruins
59
Depth

CJ Lavender

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3rd String

Is CJ Lavender starting?

CJ Lavender is listed 3rd string at NB for UCLA Bruins.

CJ Lavender is listed NB #3 for UCLA at 59 OVR.

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What's Next

Josiah Coxvs San Diego State · Sat, Sep 12Cole MartinNo. 2 at NB for UCLACompare a MatchupPick an opponent for UCLA Bruins
Jersey
#26
Class
FR

CJ Lavender is currently behind Derrick Barksdale at NB on the UCLA depth chart, a Big Ten team rated 83 overall this season.

Why this rating?

On a 82-rated defense; no production or recruiting data — rated at heuristic floor → 59.

Team defense (SP+)
82
Rating basis
Estimated / projected
Depth-chart adjustment
-11 for role; −12 depth penalty

2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.

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Depth at NB · UCLA Bruins

  1. 13271Derrick BarksdaleStarter
  2. 2471Cole Martin
  3. 32659CJ LavenderYou
Coach UCLATake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.