JD Rayner
JD Rayner is a three-star recruit from Canton, MA, out of Catholic Memorial (No. 1,325 in the 2025 class) who has not played in UCLA's 8 games this season.
Where Rayner comes from
- Canton, MA
- Catholic Memorial
- Catholic Memorial is about 2,600 miles from Rose Bowl
- Three-star, No. 1,325 in the 2025 class; signed with James Madison.
Where Rayner fits
UCLA lists 23 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 4th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
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 Catholic Memorial
Arrived at UCLA from James Madison.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for UCLA -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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The unit he anchors ranks 4th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
UCLA has produced 5 All-Conference offensive linemen. 8 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Atonio Mafi went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 UCLA ChesneyYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalJames Madison to UCLA
- 2025 James Madison ChesneyYear 1 · Games –
- High school Catholic MemorialWest Roxbury, MA · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,325 in the 2025 class. Signed with James Madison.Also from Catholic Memorial: Guerby Lambert (Notre Dame), Boubacar Traore (Notre Dame), Jaedn Skeete (Boston College) and 3 more.
Moves
- Transferred from James Madison to UCLA, Jan 5, 2026.
2025
- Signed with James MadisonThree-star, out of Catholic Memorial
2026
- Transferred to UCLAfrom James Madison
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to UCLA