UCLA made an offer to a defensive lineman this week in hopes of finding an impact player at the position in the future. With a significant gap left along the defensive line this year with both Murphy Twins and Laiatu Latu playing in the NFL, the Bruins defensive line took the biggest hit along the roster.
Though Viliami Moala, a 2026 Brigham High School defensive lineman, will not be able to contribute to the team for several years, targetting the defensive line proves that they have identified it as a position of need down the road. At 6′ 3″ and over 300 pounds, Moala is a big-bodied lineman with potential.
With where the UCLA roster is now, they are likely looking at a reset year in 2024. Given the fact that they have a new head coach in DeShaun Foster, a new offensive coordinator in Eric Bieniemy, and a bevy of players filling new roles, this upcoming season in the BIG 10 is a big test.
Blessed to have received an offer to UCLA! #GOBRUINS #binghamfootball #MINERS pic.twitter.com/dudAVnhZmT
— VILIAMI MOALA (@AmiMoala56) May 16, 2024
But by building towards the future, the Bruins seem to have big plans beyond just 2024.