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UCLA Bruins CFB 27 Ratings
UCLA’s 85-man College Football 27 roster. The Bruins' projected starters average 80.5 OVR, 36th of 138 FBS teams; Wayne Knight (HB, 90) is the highest-rated player.
UCLA Bruins team pageRatings: “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” · updated Aug 31, 2026
- Starter avg
- 80.5
- 36th of 138
- Offense
- 81
- 34th nationally
- Defense
- 80.1
- 37th nationally
- 80+ OVR players
- 17
- 1 rated 90+
Projected starters
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 4 on roster | Nico Iamaleava 87 | 87 | 21st / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 5 on roster | Wayne Knight 90 | 90 | 10th / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 11 on roster | Landon Ellis 83, Mikey Matthews 83, Aidan Mizell 78 | 81.3 | 48th / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 7 on roster | Brayden Loftin 77 | 77 | 59th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 17 on roster | Carter Sweazie 82, Jordan Davis 80, Riley Robell 79, Eugene Brooks 78, Derek Osman 74 | 78.6 | 48th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 15 on roster | Sahir West 84, Maxwell Roy 80, Aiden Gobaira 79, Ryan McCulloch 79 | 80.5 | 38th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 8 on roster | Sammy Omosigho 77, Jalen Woods 75, Anthony Sacca 72 | 74.7 | 76th / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 8 on roster | Derrick Barksdale 84, Rodrick Pleasant 83 | 83.5 | 27th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 6 on roster | Tao Johnson 88, Cole Martin 80 | 84 | 21st / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 2 on roster | Mateen Bhaghani 82 | 82 | 11th / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 2 on roster | Ridge Phillips 75 | 75 | 66th / 138 |
Projected starters are the highest-rated players at each position group: 1 QB, 1 HB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 5 OL, 4 DL, 3 LB, 2 CB and 2 S. Kickers and punters are not included in the starter average. This is our calculation from the roster ratings, not EA’s official team rating.
85 players
UCLA roster ratings
23 Fr · 13 So · 23 Jr · 26 Sr
| Player | Pos | Class | Archetype | # | Ht / Wt | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Knight | HB | Sr. | East/West Playmaker | 3 | 5'7" / 193 | 90 |
| Tao Johnson | FS | Sr. | Box Specialist | 6 | 6'0" / 194 | 88 |
| Nico Iamaleava | QB | Jr. | Pocket Passer | 9 | 6'5" / 215 | 87 |
| Derrick Barksdale | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 32 | 5'8" / 181 | 84 |
| Sahir West | LE | So. | Pure Power | 15 | 6'3" / 279 | 84 |
| Landon Ellis | WR | Sr. | Speedster | 11 | 6'2" / 217 | 83 |
| Mikey Matthews | WR | Sr. | Elusive Route Runner | 7 | 5'8" / 182 | 83 |
| Rodrick Pleasant | CB | Jr. | Bump and Run | 2 | 5'10" / 175 | 83 |
| Carter Sweazie | RG | Sr. | Raw Strength | 52 | 6'1" / 342 | 82 |
| Mateen Bhaghani | K | Sr. | Power | 15 | 6'0" / 178 | 82 |
| Anthony Woods | HB | Sr. | East/West Playmaker | 6 | 5'11" / 192 | 80 |
| Cole Martin | SS | Jr. | Coverage Specialist | 4 | 5'8" / 185 | 80 |
| Jaivian Thomas | HB | Sr. | East/West Playmaker | 21 | 5'10" / 198 | 80 |
| Jordan Davis | LT | Sr. | Raw Strength | 68 | 6'4" / 328 | 80 |
| Karson Cox | HB | Fr. | East/West Playmaker | 33 | 5'11" / 213 | 80 |
| Maxwell Roy | DT | Fr. | Pure Power | 99 | 6'3" / 320 | 80 |
| Scooter Jackson | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 1 | 5'11" / 191 | 80 |
| Aiden Gobaira | RE | Sr. | Edge Setter | 97 | 6'4" / 261 | 79 |
| Dante Lovett | CB | Jr. | Bump and Run | 21 | 6'0" / 198 | 79 |
| Riley Robell | C | Jr. | Pass Protector | 51 | 6'2" / 284 | 79 |
| Ryan McCulloch | RE | Jr. | Edge Setter | 19 | 6'2" / 258 | 79 |
| Aidan Mizell | WR | Jr. | Speedster | 1 | 6'1" / 177 | 78 |
| Brian Rowe Jr. | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 2 | 5'11" / 168 | 78 |
| Eugene Brooks | LG | So. | Raw Strength | 55 | 6'3" / 348 | 78 |
| Leland Smith | WR | Sr. | Contested Specialist | — | 6'4" / 218 | 78 |
| Malik Hartford | FS | Jr. | Box Specialist | 12 | 6'2" / 193 | 78 |
| Brayden Loftin | TE | Sr. | Vertical Threat | 85 | 6'4" / 231 | 77 |
| Darold DeNgohe | DT | Jr. | Pure Power | 92 | 6'2" / 312 | 77 |
| Dylan Lee | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 22 | 6'0" / 216 | 77 |
| Major Pride | WR | Fr. | Elusive Route Runner | 48 | 6'2" / 203 | 77 |
| Sammy Omosigho | MLB | Sr. | Thumper | 10 | 6'2" / 239 | 77 |
| Semaj Morgan | WR | Sr. | Elusive Route Runner | 4 | 5'9" / 174 | 77 |
| Tyson Ford | DT | Jr. | Power Rusher | 95 | 6'4" / 321 | 77 |
| Robert Stafford III | CB | Jr. | Bump and Run | 3 | 5'11" / 189 | 76 |
| Travis Lorito | K | Fr. | Power | 43 | 5'10" / 190 | 76 |
| A.J. Fuimaono | DT | Jr. | Pure Power | 55 | 6'3" / 315 | 75 |
| Aaron Williams | FS | Jr. | Box Specialist | 7 | 6'1" / 183 | 75 |
| Amier Washington | LE | Jr. | Power Rusher | 90 | 6'2" / 286 | 75 |
| Jalen Woods | ROLB | Sr. | Lurker | 9 | 6'1" / 224 | 75 |
| Osiris Gilbert | CB | So. | Bump and Run | 18 | 5'9" / 179 | 75 |
| Ridge Phillips | P | Fr. | Power | 33 | 6'3" / 191 | 75 |
| Ta'Shawn James | SS | Jr. | Box Specialist | 27 | 6'0" / 211 | 75 |
| Derek Osman | RG | Sr. | Raw Strength | 54 | 6'3" / 315 | 74 |
| Giancarlo Cereghino | TE | Fr. | Vertical Threat | 44 | 6'0" / 204 | 74 |
| Grant Buckey | LE | Jr. | Pure Power | 88 | 6'5" / 266 | 74 |
| Hall Schmidt | RT | Sr. | Agile | 65 | 6'6" / 317 | 74 |
| Marcus Harris | WR | Fr. | Elusive Route Runner | 15 | 6'0" / 192 | 74 |
| Sam Yoon | C | Sr. | Pass Protector | 64 | 6'5" / 315 | 74 |
| Ashton Sanders | DT | Jr. | Pure Power | 44 | 6'1" / 296 | 73 |
| Cole Cogshell | RE | So. | Speed Rusher | 24 | 6'3" / 249 | 73 |
| Harry Lodge | TE | Sr. | Physical Route Runner | 47 | 6'7" / 247 | 73 |
| Jensen Somerville | LT | So. | Agile | 66 | 6'8" / 321 | 73 |
| Jhase McMillan | CB | So. | Bump and Run | 23 | 5'9" / 170 | 73 |
| Kenneth Moore III | WR | Fr. | Gadget | 81 | 5'10" / 172 | 73 |
| LaRue Zamorano III | CB | Fr. | Field | 14 | 6'2" / 198 | 73 |
| Mack Indestad | LT | Sr. | Agile | 76 | 6'8" / 311 | 73 |
| Noah Fox-Flores | TE | So. | Physical Route Runner | 82 | 6'3" / 244 | 73 |
| Sean Na'a | LG | Jr. | Agile | 71 | 6'3" / 308 | 73 |
| Anthony Sacca | MLB | Fr. | Signal Caller | 39 | 6'3" / 242 | 72 |
| Curtis Gerrand | P | So. | Power | 35 | 6'0" / 186 | 72 |
| Drew Spinogatti | MLB | Sr. | Thumper | 56 | 6'0" / 229 | 72 |
| Jamaal Jordan | WR | Fr. | Speedster | 8 | 5'8" / 175 | 72 |
| Jewelous Walls | RE | So. | Speed Rusher | 41 | 6'2" / 191 | 72 |
| Julian Armella | RG | Sr. | Agile | 74 | 6'6" / 333 | 72 |
| Marcus Almada | DT | Fr. | Pure Power | 94 | 6'3" / 294 | 72 |
| Ty Dieffenbach | QB | Jr. | Pocket Passer | 14 | 6'6" / 227 | 72 |
| Caleb Walker | C | Sr. | Pass Protector | 70 | 6'4" / 311 | 71 |
| Dylan Sims | TE | Fr. | Physical Route Runner | 87 | 6'5" / 232 | 71 |
| Markus Kier | WR | Fr. | Elusive Route Runner | 46 | 6'2" / 190 | 71 |
| Quinn Buckey | RT | Fr. | Agile | 73 | 6'6" / 306 | 71 |
| Scott Taylor | LE | So. | Speed Rusher | 20 | 6'4" / 241 | 71 |
| Colton Gumino | QB | Fr. | Pocket Passer | 17 | 6'0" / 196 | 69 |
| Cooper Javorsky | LG | Fr. | Agile | 69 | 6'3" / 307 | 69 |
| Donavyn Pellot | ROLB | Jr. | Thumper | — | 6'1" / 226 | 69 |
| Matthew Muasau | ROLB | Fr. | Thumper | 57 | 6'0" / 240 | 69 |
| Camden Jensen | RT | Fr. | Agile | 67 | 6'7" / 283 | 68 |
| Dallin Havea | LE | So. | Speed Rusher | 35 | 6'1" / 247 | 68 |
| Mone Malafu | MLB | Jr. | Signal Caller | 40 | 6'1" / 252 | 68 |
| Josh Phifer | TE | Jr. | Physical Route Runner | 89 | 6'5" / 258 | 67 |
| Tre Peerman | FS | Fr. | Box Specialist | 30 | 6'3" / 189 | 67 |
| Edward Dermott | QB | Fr. | Pocket Passer | 16 | 6'1" / 200 | 65 |
| Tremaine Bunker | RG | Fr. | Raw Strength | 60 | 6'5" / 301 | 65 |
| Wyatt Mosier | LOLB | Jr. | Thumper | 36 | 6'1" / 226 | 60 |
| Salem Abdul-Wahab | TE | Sr. | Pure Blocker | 50 | 6'0" / 259 | 54 |
| Michael Price | LG | Fr. | Agile | 62 | 6'5" / 297 | 50 |
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Sources & notes
- EA Sports College Football 27 roster ratings — Ratings from “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” roster update, imported 2026-08-31 via Teamcrafters. Ratings change with each roster update.
Last updated Aug 31, 2026.