UCLA football 2026 depth chart projection (Offense)
Summary
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Nico Iamaleava is UCLA's starting quarterback, while Cal Poly transfer Ty Dieffenbach is projected to win the backup job after taking more second-unit reps late in camp.
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Anthony Woods and a healthy Wayne Knight project as co-starting running backs, but UCLA expects a three-man workload with Jaivian Thomas also receiving substantial carries.
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Transfer receivers Brian Rowe and Landon Ellis are expected to be featured heavily, with Rowe the projected lead target and UCLA using Mikey Matthews and Semaj Morgan primarily from the slot.
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Josh Phifer projects as UCLA's starting tight end and top receiver at the position, while Harry Lodge provides the best blocking and shares a two-tight-end package with Brayden Loftin.
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Riley Robell is UCLA's starting center when healthy and returned to full practice Friday after an MCL sprain, with Derek Osman having taken most first-team snaps during his absence.
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