UCLA Football: Projecting the Depth Charts – Running Backs and Full Backs

In our second edition of ‘Projecting the Depth Charts’ with UCLA Football, we look at the running backs and fullbacks in the Bruin’s ground game.

Let us face it, the UCLA Football team has an awesome three-headed monster at the running back position.

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The best part of it, a lot of the pressure of the ground game will be taken off the running back’s shoulders because new Offensove Coordinator Kennedy Polamalu has implemented the use of fullbacks to help add some power to the short-yardage game.

The only question is, “how effectively will it work with the Bruin’s new power schemes?” Our early assessment (especially after a sneak peak in spring practice), it will be a very eventful year on the ground with UCLA as we get to see the next chapter of the Bruin’s offense.

Let us take a look at the possible depth charts, starting with the fullbacks.

Fullbacks

1. Ainuu Taua, 5’11”, 295 lbs., R-So.

Taua gave us an interesting look into the newly adapted fullback position. He was impressive during spring practice in his first stint as a full back as he not only showed that he was good in the passing game, but also showed he could be a bulldozer in the running game.

2. Jalen Starks, 6’1″, 246 lbs., Fr.

One of the more interesting commits to the UCLA Football team was that of true fullback Starks. This kid has good hands, broad shoulders and a bull in a china shop mentality. He should surprise many in the fall and could see some playing time seeing as how Head Coach Jim Mora is not afraid to play true freshmen.

3. Cameron Griffin, 6’3″, 235 lbs., R-So.

Griffin could be an interesting addition to the fullbacks with some development. He had a few good plays in spring, but also looks to have a lot of potential. Though he did not raise as many eyebrows as Taua, he could still be a formidable position player in the new system.

Next: Running Backs Depth Chart