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UCLA Football: Post spring practice projected 2-deep depth chart

By Mike Regalado

PASADENA, CA - NOVEMBER 24: Devon Modster
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PHOENIX, AZ – DECEMBER 26: Offensive lineman Jax Wacaser
PHOENIX, AZ – DECEMBER 26: Offensive lineman Jax Wacaser /

Offensive Line

LT: Andre James, Jax Wacaser

LG: Josh Wariboko-Alali, Chris Murray

C: Boss Tagaloa, Zach Sweeney

RG: Michael Alves, Alex Akingbulu

RT: Jake Burton, Alec Anderson

The offensive line is one of the position groups that needs a lot of work and there has been progress, but they still have a long way to go. The Bruins were able to put together two functional lines for the Spring Game, but it was clear there is a lot of work to be done. They were pushed around and allowed defenders to get in the backfield way too often, but there were also signs of hope as they helped the offense execute zone read and RPO plays that advanced the ball for 10+ yards on a few occasions.

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Still, what they have now is a shell of what we will see in the fall, especially those in backup roles. The Bruins needed a few walk-ons to fill the lines for the Spring Game, but they get help this fall as they get four freshman to help out, two of which could step in and help immediately.

The thing that hurts the line the most is the fact that they lose potential NFL Draftees C Scott Quessenberry and LT Kolton Miller. This is in addition to the fact that the Bruins had one of the worst running games in the country. Luckily, they have some experience, but are still young. We also have to take into account that the coaches needed to move former DL Boss Tagaloa over to the other side and is competing with Sweeney for the starting spot. It hasn’t been smooth, but they are doing serviceable work. Let’s just hope it gets better in the fall.

The line will benefit from the experience of James, Wariboko-Alali and Alves, who have a lot of experience, but need to come together with Burton to really show some progress. Luckily, they have a few other players that have experience, but need more time to mesh. Murray and Anderson have the tools to help out, which might come sooner than later as the coaches might need due to the thinned out depth.