CJ Lavender
CJ Lavender is a three-star recruit from Fontana, CA, out of Mater Dei (No. 1,308 in the 2026 class) who has not played in UCLA's 8 games this season.
Where Lavender comes from
- Fontana, CA
- Mater Dei
- Mater Dei is about 50 miles from Rose Bowl
- Three-star, No. 1,308 in the 2026 class.
Where Lavender fits
UCLA lists 23 defensive backs this season.
UCLA defensive backs with a game this season
UCLA is 8-0, No. 5 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: at Minnesota, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Mater Dei
Also from Fontana, CA
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bob Chesney
Pass share
40.8%
218 pass / 316 run
Plays / game
66.8
8 games
Team sack rate
4.6%
241 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for UCLA -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
UCLA has produced 2 All-Conference defensive backs. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Quentin Lake went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
Joined UCLA in 2026
- 2026 UCLA ChesneyYear 1 · Games –
- High school Mater DeiSanta Ana, CA · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,308 in the 2026 class. Signed with UCLA.Also from Mater Dei: Chris Henry Jr. (Ohio State), Kodi Greene (Washington), Mark Bowman (USC) and 40 more.
2026
- Signed with UCLAThree-star, out of Mater Dei