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UCLA Football: Way-Too-Early Top 5 For 2018 NFL Draft

By Michael Chavez

Oct 8, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen (3) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen (3) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins wide receiver Jordan Lasley (2) rushes against the Oregon State Beavers during the first half of a NCAA football game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins wide receiver Jordan Lasley (2) rushes against the Oregon State Beavers during the first half of a NCAA football game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Jordan Lasley, WR, R-Jr

Prior to last year Lasley wouldn’t have been on anyone’s radar. He didn’t see the field much and when he did he wasn’t targeted or he dropped passes. The stats from 2015 were unimpressive to say the least, 3-17-0. Fast forward to 2016 and there is a dramatic spike especially through the last seven games where he racked up 31 catches and five scores. He had multiple catches over 30 yards including a long of 75 yards.

Measuring in over six feet and two hundred pounds, Lasley has all of the baseline measurables the NFL would like to see especially to play him on the perimeter. He developed a rapport with backup QB Mike Fafaul so he will need to make a stronger connection with Rosen if he hopes to continue his ascent up next year’s draft boards.

His route running has improved and should only get better with new wide receivers coach Jimmie Dougherty.