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The Go Joe Bruin 2016 UCLA Football Season Preview

By Mike Regalado

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Oct 3, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen (3) rolls out to pass against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen (3) rolls out to pass against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

Roster, Projected Starting Line-Up and Depth Charts

Click HERE for full roster.

Projected Starting Line-Up – Offense

UCLA Bruins
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RT: Kolton Miller

RG: Poasi Moala

C: Scott Quessenberry

LG: Kenny Lacy

LT: Conor McDermott

QB: Josh Rosen

RB: Soso Jamabo

FB: Ainuu Taua

TE: Nate Iese

X-WR: Kenneth Walker

Z-WR: Eldridge Massington

Slot: Darren Andrews

The offense loses several players on the line and in their receiving corps. The good news is that recruitng has been good as the Bruins have brought in players with a lot of talent that the coaches have been able to develop, and we will see a lot of that this season.

The Bruins also return super sophomore Josh Rosen who has been labeled from everything to the top Pac-12 quarterback to a potential Heisman candidate.

He will have help with the running game from RBs Soso Jamabo, Nate Starks and Bolu Olorunfunmi who are all very good backs that will share ground game responsibilities and bruising defenses in the process.

Individual unit previews and projected depth charts: Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Receivers/Tight Ends, Offensive Line

Nov 8, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies running back Shaq Thompson (7) is tackled by the UCLA Bruins defense during the second quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies running back Shaq Thompson (7) is tackled by the UCLA Bruins defense during the second quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

Projected Starting Line-Up -Defense

DE Matt Dickerson

DT Eddie Vanderdoes

DT Eli Ankou

DE Takkarist McKinley

OLB Cameron Judge

MLB Kenny Young

OLB Jayon Brown

CB Nate Meadors

S Jaleel Wadood

S Randall Goforth

CB Fabian Moreau

The defense was decimated by injuries but a few key players return to add some potency to their punch. Their biggest weapon will be upfront with Eddie Vanderdoes who will help clog the middle of the line and improve the run defense.

Moreau is the other important piece returning from injury. Like EV, his 2015 season was cut short due to injury, but is now healthy and looking to lead a deep Bruin secondary.

At the LB spots, the Bruins will benefit from a few young players who had breakout season’s last year. Expect Brown, Young, Judge and Isaako Savaiinaea to lead the charge with the linebacking crew.

Special Teams

K J.J. Molson

P Austin Kent

LS Johnny Den Bleyker

Individual unit previews and projected depth charts: Defensive Line, Linebackers, Defensive Backs, Special Teams

Next: Coaching Staff