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UCLA Football: Projecting the 2017 depth chart – Offensive Line

By Mike Regalado

TUCSON, AZ - SEPTEMBER 26: Head coach Jim Mora of the UCLA Bruins watches from the sidelines during the first quarter of the college football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on September 26, 2015 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
TUCSON, AZ - SEPTEMBER 26: Head coach Jim Mora of the UCLA Bruins watches from the sidelines during the first quarter of the college football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on September 26, 2015 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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Center Depth Chart

  1. Scott Quessenberry, #52, 6’4″, 315 lbs., R-Sr.
  2. Najee Toran, #69, 6’2″, 305 lbs., Sr.
  3. Markus Boyer, #51, 6’1″, 300 lbs., Sr.

Still a concern, the center position is quite possibly the weakest link on the line in terms of depth (which is not good to hear). Quessenberry is the anchor and will bring consistency with Miller and James to his left.

Though Quessenberry came to UCLA as a guard, he had to move to center out of necessity after the transfer of Jake Raulerson fell through before the 2016 season. Though he did a decent job at his new position, he should be much improved in 2017. He will have succeed if he finds a way to keep Rosen healthy and open lanes for the running game.

Toran would most likely be the #2 behind Quessenberry, though he will possibly start at right guard. If something happens to the senior center, Toran will be the Bruins only hope. JC transfer Boyer has not seen the field with the Bruins, but should likely get plenty of practice time at the position with the limited depth.