The UCLA Bruins football team sent a few players to the NFL in the recent NFL draft, including star pass rusher Laiatu Latu. But the Bruins did send a few other solid players as well.
With UCLA losing both of its starting safeties from last year, depth at the position is a bit worrisome heading into the 2024-25 season. Kenny Churchwell III graduated, and Kamari Ramsey transferred across town to USC.
When the UCLA Bruins and Boise State Broncos square off in the LA Bowl, it will mark the final game for the seniors on the roster. For many of them, this will be their final game, and they want to make the most of everything.
UCLA football safeties Kenny Churchwell III and Alex Johnson spoke with reporters after Tuesday morning's practice session at the Wasserman Football Center.
UCLA football defensive back Kenny Churchwell III spoke with reporters after practice Tuesday morning. Churchwell talked about what the Bruins' defense will look like with Quentin Lake leaving the safeties group, bringing back his hard-hitting ways from high school and staying connected with the departing teammates looking to make it in the NFL.
The players made available to the media following Tuesday's practice both stood out in increased playing time against the Cardinal. UCLA football linebacker Carl Jones talked about being labeled as a "dog" by his teammates and what it's going to be like controlling the edge against a mobile quarterback in Jayden Daniels.