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UCLA Football: 2018 NFL Draft recap – The drafted, UDFAs and undrafted

By Mike Regalado

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Josh Rosen of UCLA poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked #10 overall by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Josh Rosen of UCLA poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked #10 overall by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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The Drafted (cont.)

Kenny Young, LB, 4th Round (122nd), Baltimore Ravens

UCLA did not have a player taken in the second day (rounds 2-3), but once Day 3 came around, the flood gates opened. Starting the day off was the heart and soul of the defense. The last Bruin to wear #42 (Jackie Robinson’s number, which was retired throughout the UCLA athletic department), Young is a big pick up for the Ravens.

Despite the underachieving of the defense last season, Young carried the weight of the defense on his shoulders. Though the Bruins had a tough time stopping the run, Young was one of the few that got the job done as he had a team-high 110 tackles.

Young may not be able to get a starting gig just yet, but he will be able to learn from the likes of C.J. Mosley and Terrell Suggs. The good news is, as an inside linebacker, he could vie for a backup role as the Ravens are deep with outside LBs.

Scott Quessenberry, C, 5th Round (155th), Los Angeles Chargers

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What an amazing selection for both Quessenberry and the Chargers. Not only does “Scotty Q” get to stay in Los Angeles, but he also gets to stay in blue and gold (yellow, but lets not split hairs).

Shortly after Young got the call, Quessenberry got his. Sure, the offensive line was a work in progress with new coaches OC Jedd Fisch and OL Hank Fraley, but UCLA did have slight progress.

The run game was not as bad as it was in 2016 and the passing offense was the 4th best in the nation, so they were doing something right.

Q anchored the line in the middle, but can also play at the guard spot if needed, but with the Chargers stacked with OGs, the center position is probably where he will be needed the most.

Jordan Lasley, WR, 5th Round (162nd), Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore must really like what UCLA did last season as Lasley was the second Bruin taken by the Ravens. Though Lasley has the talent to be drafted higher, it seems as if his dropped pass percentage and his off-field issues contributed to his fall to the 5th round.

The upside is that when Lasley does hold onto the ball, he is a huge deep threat and has the ability to make plays in the open field. Though he will need a few seasons to fully develop into a pro threat, he will do so learning from the likes of Michael Crabtree.