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UCLA football: 4 players who (probably) won’t be back in 2024

By Josh Yourish

Sep 9, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Dante Moore (3) runs with the ball against the San Diego State Aztecs during the first half at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Dante Moore (3) runs with the ball against the San Diego State Aztecs during the first half at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 7, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Gabriel Murphy (11) celebrates after sacking Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward (1) during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Gabriel Murphy (11) celebrates after sacking Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward (1) during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Gabriel Murphy, redshirt junior

Murphy, along with his brother Grayson, transferred to UCLA from North Texas in 2022. He’s been in college football since 2019, but is technically a redshirt junior and has a year of eligibility left from the pandemic season.

Murphy has been effective on the defensive line, opposite Laiatu Latu and has racked up six sacks this season. In 2022, he only had 1.5, so the big boost in production could be a springboard to the NFL.

If Gabriel leaves for the league, then Grayson, who has three sacks this year, could go with him. The UCLA defensive line could be completely decimated this offseason.

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