Here is a look back at the most recent incoming UCLA football transfers for the 2025 offseason.
Here’s a recap of earlier articles discussing UCLA football’s recruiting efforts in the transfer portal and their efforts to attract players to Westwood for the 2025 season.
• UCLA Football Rebuilding Through the Transfer Portal
This piece focuses on the rankings of UCLA’s transfer class according to various national media outlets.
• Where Do UCLA’s Football Recruiting Classes Rank?
UCLA made waves by securing the top-ranked player in the transfer portal, as detailed below.
• UCLA Football Lands the No. 1 Transfer in the Country
This off-season, UCLA has made significant changes to its quarterback lineup, including incoming players and those following family ties, such as a quarterback joining his sibling.
• UCLA Football Adds Another Highly Rated Quarterback
Here’s a quick overview of the top incoming transfers to UCLA this off-season.
• Ranking the Top Off-Season Transfers for UCLA
This article covers some of the latest transfers joining UCLA football.
• UCLA Football Adds Key Additions in the Spring Transfer Portal
Now, let’s explore the transfers that UCLA football has made during the off-season.
UCLA’s football team is actively revamping its roster for 2025 by utilizing the NCAA transfer portal to recruit players across various positions. With a standout quarterback transfer leading the way, the revamped team is poised to enhance the Bruins’ performance in their second year in the Big Ten.
The program is dedicated to recruiting talented players to strengthen both their offensive and defensive depth. The addition of quarterbacks has garnered particular attention, especially Nico Iamaleava, a former five-star recruit who transferred from Tennessee. His extensive starting experience is expected to significantly uplift UCLA’s offense. Furthermore, true freshman quarterback Madden Iamaleava, who is transferring from Arkansas, will join his brother.
The team’s backfield has been enriched with players like Jaivian Thomas from Cal and Anthony Woods from Utah, both looking to make an impact as running backs and providing crucial depth.
Wide receiver Mikey Matthews, previously with Cal, is another significant addition. The Bruins have also onboarded Arkansas standout Jaedon Wilson and Kaedin Robinson from Appalachian State.
UCLA has strengthened its offensive line with recruits such as Eugene Brooks from Oklahoma, Courtland Ford from Kentucky, Julian Armella from Florida State, and K.D. Arnold from Jacksonville State. Additionally, they secured tight end Jake Renda from Pitt.
The roster also features promising new defensive backs from the transfer portal. Rodrick Pleasant, a cornerback from Oregon, ranks favorably in various transfer rankings. Other key defensive back additions include safety Bryon Threats from UCF, Jamier Johnson from Indiana, Key Lawrence from Ole Miss, Cole Martin from Arizona State, Robert Stafford from Miami, Aaron Williams from Louisville, Andre Jordan Jr. from Oregon State, and Scooter Jackson from Utah Tech.
To bolster their defense further, UCLA signed linebackers and edge rushers Nico Davillier from Arkansas, Anthony Jones from Michigan State, Champ Sanders from Oklahoma, and Isaiah Chisom from Oregon State, who are expected to fill critical roster gaps. Additionally, punter Brody Richter from Minnesota has officially joined the team.
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