Gavin Blum is a three-star recruit from San Juan Capistrano, CA (No. 264 in the 2026 class) who has not played in UCLA's 8 games this season.
Where Blum comes from
- San Juan Capistrano, CA
- JSerra Catholic
- About 50 miles from Rose Bowl
- Three-star junior college recruit in the 2026 class.
Where Blum fits
UCLA lists 17 defensive linemen this season.
UCLA defensive linemen 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
From JSerra Catholic
Also from San Juan Capistrano, CA
Where to follow
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 lineman for UCLA.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Three-star HS recruit
UCLA has produced 5 All-Conference defensive linemen and 2 All-Americans. 9 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Laiatu Latu was one of them, an All-American.
Joined UCLA in 2026
- 2026 UCLA ChesneyYear 1 · Games –
- Junior college Saddleback CollegeThree-star junior college recruit. Signed with UCLA.
- High school JSerra CatholicSan Juan Capistrano, CAAlso from JSerra Catholic: Madden Faraimo (Notre Dame), Jake Flores (Washington), Logan Christensen (UNLV) and 3 more.
Moves
- Signed with UCLA in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
2026
- Signed with UCLA3-star out of Saddleback College
