Julian Armella's Rise at UCLA

UCLA’s offensive line is getting a full-scale rebuild, led by Coach Bob Chesney’s aggressive transfer portal moves — and Julian Armella is at the heart of it. A former Florida State recruit who struggled to crack the starting lineup there, Armella finally got his shot at UCLA last season, playing in all 12 games and starting four. While he showed promise with eight penalty-free games, late-season penalties pushed him into a backup role. This year, with a completely overhauled line and a new QB in Nico Iamaleava, Armella is being pushed to be more consistent — and he’s been working hard to earn his spot. Expected to challenge for the right guard starting role, he’s seen as a vital “sixth man” who could make a huge impact if called upon. The Bruins’ offensive line was a major weakness last year — now, with Armella and a new crew, the future looks promising. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce86f7c4d22bf42f