Julian Armella
Julian Armella is a four-star recruit from Miami, FL, out of St. Thomas Aquinas (No. 152 in the 2022 class) who has not played in UCLA's 8 games this season.
Where Armella comes from
- Miami, FL
- St. Thomas Aquinas
- About 2,350 miles from Rose Bowl
- Four-star, No. 152 in the 2022 class; signed with Florida State.
- On the UCLA roster since 2025
Where Armella 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 St. Thomas Aquinas
Also from Miami, FL
Transferred to UCLA from Florida State.
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for UCLA -- now projected at an All-Conference level.
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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).
Five seasons, two schools
- 2026 UCLA ChesneyYear 5 · Games –
- 2025 UCLA FosterYear 4 · Games –
- Dec 2024 Entered the transfer portalFlorida State to UCLA
- 2024 Florida State NorvellYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 Florida State NorvellYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Florida State NorvellYear 1 · Games –
- High school St. Thomas AquinasMiami, FL · Class of 2022Four-star, No. 152 in the 2022 class. Signed with Florida State.Also from St. Thomas Aquinas: King Mack (NC State), Justice Fitzpatrick (Georgia), Jordan Lyle (Miami) and 48 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Florida State to UCLA, Dec 15, 2024.
2022
- Signed with Florida StateFour-star, out of St. Thomas Aquinas
2025
- Transferred to UCLAfrom Florida State
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
4 coachesPlayed for 4 head coaches at 2 schools: Mike Norvell, Deshaun Foster, Tim Skipper and Bob Chesney.