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UCLA Football: The top candidates to be taken in the 2019 NFL Draft

By Mike Regalado

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Los Angeles Chargers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Los Angeles Chargers during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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PASADENA, CA – NOVEMBER 24: JJ Molson
PASADENA, CA – NOVEMBER 24: JJ Molson /

Rick Wade, DL

Wade has been patiently waiting behind the likes of Jacob Tuioti-Mariner (who just signed with the Atlanta Falcons). Learning from a guy that has pro potential is good for a player who has an equal amount of pro potential. Yet for those that have closely observed Wade have seen that he could potentially do a little bit more than JTM.

Wade is long, he is strong and he is about to get the friction on (thanks for the inspriation Sir Mix-A-Lot). Wade does not only have the ability to stop the run and plug gaps, but can also maneuver around line as a pass rusher. He had 33 tackles in 2018 with five for a loss. Expect that to increase as he works with the aggressive front that new DL coach Vince Oghobaase has implemented.

With this new style of coaching boosting him up, it should also boost his draft stock. Obviously, staying healthy is a concern, but he seems to be a DL that can put himself in the best position to be successful.