The Bruins are desperate as they enter the NCAA transfer portal for the second time in the past two seasons after the departure of soon-to-be former UCLA edge rusher Cho Bryant-Strother (he previously committed to Navy). situation. As detailed by Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times, he says of his support:
Bryant-Strother was the only remaining Edge who actually appeared in games and logged time for the team at his position last season. He played multiple positions and recorded 38 tackles in four seasons in college. UCLA's three best edges, Laiatu Latu, Gabriel and Grayson Murphy, are all headed to the NFL Draft. Senior edge rushers Carl Jones Jr. and Jake Heimlicher are ineligible to play.
Borch revealed that defensive tackle Devin Opiou and Navy AAC honorable mention transfer Jacob Busic are currently playing first-team defensive positions. Opiu played in two games for the Bruins last year as a defensive tackle.
Freshman Grant Buckey and redshirt junior Joquari Price have served as the two primary reserves in spring practice so far, alongside Opiu and Busic. Borch points out that none of the edge rushers had much success getting past the team's quarterback.
Collins Acheampong, a Santa Margarita High School graduate who transferred to the University of Miami, is still recovering from an injury, but Bolch noted that he should be fit for the regular season, and could also be a big help for the club at the University of Miami. added. position when he returns.
