UCLA Bruins Depth Chart

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Big Ten2-0 (2026)#62 Recruiting57% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 9
    82
    Nico IamaleavaRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 10
    65
    Madden IamaleavaRS FR
  3. 14
    65
    Ty DieffenbachRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RB
  1. 3
    91
    Wayne KnightRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 6
    70
    Anthony WoodsRS SR/TR
  3. 21
    66
    Jaivian ThomasSR/TR
WR-X
  1. 2
    83
    Brian Rowe Jr.SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 0
    83
    Leland SmithSR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 20
    65
    Shane RosenthalRS FR
WR-Z
  1. 11
    90
    Landon EllisSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 1
    78
    Aidan MizellRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 15
    73
    Marcus HarrisRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 7
    82
    Mikey MatthewsSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 4
    79
    Semaj MorganSR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 23
    59
    Jackson MeehanRS SR/TR
TE
  1. 89
    77
    Josh PhiferRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 85
    69
    Brayden LoftinRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 19
    69
    Harry LodgeRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 68
    85
    Jordan DavisRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 76
    77
    Mack IndestadRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 66
    65
    Jensen SomervilleRS SO
LG
  1. 55
    71
    Eugene BrooksRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 71
    71
    Sean Na'aRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 75
    65
    Nehemiah JohnsonRS FR
C
  1. 51
    85
    Riley RobellRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 54
    71
    Derek OsmanRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 64
    65
    Sam YoonRS SR
RG
  1. 52
    85
    Carter SweazieRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 74
    65
    Julian ArmellaRS SR/TR
RT
  1. 65
    85
    Hall SchmidtRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 58
    65
    Jaylan JeffersRS SR/TR
  3. 78
    59
    Michael McDonaldSO/TR

Next game kickoff time

UCLA Bruins plays Purdue at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 11:00 PM ET.

See the schedule and scores →

Coaching Staff

Head CoachBob Chesney1st season
Offensive CoordinatorDean Kennedy
Defensive CoordinatorColin Hitschler

What's Next

Who do they play next?vs Purdue · Sat, Sep 19 · 11:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Nico Iamaleava — starting quarterback for UCLAHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for UCLA
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #31 IN WS POWER
    Results this season+1.0 pts

    Undefeated so far this season.

    2025 SP+: 9.2

    85%

    Roster talent: 82nd percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #62 national

    6%

    Returning production: 57%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    33 adds in two-deep · avg 80 OVR · top add: W. Knight (RB, 91, from James Madison)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach UCLATake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for UCLA?

    UCLA Bruins starting lineup

    Nico Iamaleava is the projected starting quarterback for UCLA as of September 16, 2026. Madden Iamaleava is listed second.

    UCLA also projects Wayne Knight at running back, Brian Rowe Jr. at wide receiver and Josh Phifer at tight end.

    The full UCLA Bruins two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Nico Iamaleava · QBWayne Knight · RBBrian Rowe Jr. · WR-XJosh Phifer · TE

    Common questions

    Who is UCLA's starting quarterback?
    Nico Iamaleava is the projected starting quarterback for UCLA as of September 16, 2026. Madden Iamaleava is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for UCLA?
    Wayne Knight is the projected starter at running back for UCLA, with Anthony Woods listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for UCLA?
    Brian Rowe Jr. is the projected starter at wide receiver for UCLA, with Leland Smith listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for UCLA?
    Josh Phifer is the projected starter at tight end for UCLA, with Brayden Loftin listed second.
    When was the UCLA Bruins depth chart last updated?
    The UCLA Bruins depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was UCLA's record last season?
    UCLA Bruins finished 3-9 (3-6 in Big Ten play).
    When does UCLA Bruins play next?
    UCLA Bruins plays Purdue at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 11:00 PM ET.

    Full UCLA roster

    Every player on the UCLA Bruins depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Brian Rowe Jr., Leland Smith, Shane Rosenthal

    WR: Landon Ellis, Aidan Mizell, Marcus Harris

    WR: Mikey Matthews, Semaj Morgan, Jackson Meehan

    LT: Jordan Davis, Mack Indestad, Jensen Somerville

    LG: Eugene Brooks, Sean Na'a, Nehemiah Johnson

    C: Riley Robell, Derek Osman, Sam Yoon

    RG: Carter Sweazie, Julian Armella

    RT: Hall Schmidt, Jaylan Jeffers, Michael McDonald

    TE: Josh Phifer, Brayden Loftin, Harry Lodge, Noah Fox-Flores

    QB: Nico Iamaleava, Madden Iamaleava, Ty Dieffenbach, Colton Gumino

    RB: Wayne Knight, Anthony Woods, Jaivian Thomas

    Defense

    DE: Sahir West, Aiden Gobaira, Cole Cogshell

    NT: Amier Washington, Darold DeNgohe, Nico Davillier

    DT: Tyson Ford, A.J. Fuimaono, Ashton Sanders

    EDGE: Scott Taylor, Anthony Sacca, Dallin Havea

    WLB: Jalen Woods, Donavyn Pellot

    MLB: Sammy Omosigho, Trent Hendrick, Drew Spinogatti

    CB: Scooter Jackson, Osiris Gilbert, Jhase McMillan

    SS: Marcus Harris, Tao Johnson, Aaron Williams

    FS: Ta'Shawn James, Mason Rivera, Ty Lee

    CB: Rodrick Pleasant, Dante Lovett, Robert Stafford III

    NB: Derrick Barksdale, Cole Martin, CJ Lavender

    Special Teams

    PT: Curtis Gerrand, Chase Barry, Lennox Miller

    PK: Mateen Bhaghani, Mateo Orosco

    KO: Mateen Bhaghani, Mateo Orosco

    LS: Salem Abdul-Wahab, Giancarlo Cereghino, Halakilangi Muagututi'a

    H: Curtis Gerrand, Chase Barry, Lennox Miller

    PR: Mikey Matthews

    KR: Wayne Knight, Cole Martin