UCLA Bruins
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Big Ten3-9 (2025)#62 Recruiting57% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 9
    69
    Nico IamaleavaRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 10
    54
    Madden IamaleavaRS FR
  3. 17
    53
    Colton GuminoRS FR
RB
  1. 3
    80
    Wayne KnightRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 6
    57
    Anthony WoodsRS SR/TR
  3. 21
    53
    Jaivian ThomasSR/TR
WR-X
  1. 0
    77
    Leland SmithSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 1
    64
    Aidan MizellRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 15
    64
    Marcus HarrisRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 11
    79
    Landon EllisSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 2
    63
    Brian Rowe Jr.SO/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 7
    69
    Mikey MatthewsSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 4
    66
    Semaj MorganSR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 23
    48
    Jackson MeehanRS SR/TR
TE
  1. 89
    66
    Joshua PhiferRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 85
    57
    Brayden LoftinRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 47
    57
    Harry LodgeRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 68
    72
    Jordan DavisRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 76
    65
    Mack IndestadRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 66
    53
    Jensen SomervilleRS SO
LG
  1. 55
    60
    Eugene BrooksRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 71
    60
    Sean Na'aRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 75
    53
    Nehemiah JohnsonRS FR
C
  1. 51
    78
    Riley RobellRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 64
    59
    Sam YoonRS SR
RG
  1. 52
    77
    Carter SweazieRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 54
    59
    Derek OsmanRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 74
    48
    Julian ArmellaRS SR/TR
RT
  1. 65
    74
    Hall SchmidtRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 78
    54
    Michael McDonaldSO/TR
  3. 77
    52
    JD RaynerRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #89 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: -8.7 → -7.8 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 81st percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #62 national

16%

Returning production: 57%

4%

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

Portal

34 adds in two-deep · avg 69 OVR · top add: W. Knight (RB, 80, from James Madison)

Camp battles to watch2
Coach UCLATake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for UCLA?

UCLA Bruins starting lineup

Nico Iamaleava is the projected starting quarterback for UCLA as of August 17, 2026. Madden Iamaleava is listed second.

UCLA also projects Wayne Knight at running back, Leland Smith at wide receiver and Joshua Phifer at tight end.

The full UCLA Bruins two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Nico Iamaleava · QBWayne Knight · RBLeland Smith · WR-XJoshua Phifer · TE

Common questions

Who is UCLA's starting quarterback?
Nico Iamaleava is the projected starting quarterback for UCLA as of August 17, 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?
Leland Smith is the projected starter at wide receiver for UCLA, with Aidan Mizell listed second.
Who starts at tight end for UCLA?
Joshua 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 August 17, 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).