UCLA’s Transfer Haul & Freshman Watch | UCLA Bruins Football News

UCLA’s Coach Bob Chesney is pulling off a massive roster overhaul for 2026, landing the 11th-ranked transfer class with 42 new players—but the high school class fell short, ranking 65th and missing any four- or five-star recruits. Still, there’s hope in the freshman ranks, especially linebacker Malaki Soliai-Tui, a three-star recruit from Hawaii with 56 tackles and 5 TFLs in his senior year. Versatile, athletic, and ready to contribute in run-stopping, coverage, and pass rushing, Soliai-Tui could be a breakout player if he shines in fall camp—perfectly aligning with Chesney’s love for multi-talented linebackers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/fd62623e6e6dfb60