K.D. Arnold is an offensive lineman at UCLA, from Atmore, AL, who has not played in UCLA's 8 games this season.
Where Arnold comes from
- Atmore, AL
- Escambia County
- About 1,800 miles from Rose Bowl
- Recruit in the 2023 class; signed with Jacksonville State.
- On the UCLA roster since 2025
Where Arnold 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.
Transferred to UCLA from Jacksonville State.
Where to follow
Awards
K.D. Arnold plays offensive line for UCLA.
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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).
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 UCLA ChesneyYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 UCLA FosterYear 3 · Games –
- Jan 2025 Entered the transfer portalJacksonville State to UCLA
- 2024 Jacksonville State RodriguezYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Jacksonville State RodriguezYear 1 · Games –
- High school Escambia CountyAtmore, AL · Class of 2023Signed with Jacksonville State.
Moves
- Transferred from Jacksonville State to UCLA, Jan 8, 2025.
2023
- Signed with Jacksonville StateOut of Escambia County
2025
- Transferred to UCLAfrom Jacksonville State
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
4 coachesPlayed for 4 head coaches at 2 schools: Rich Rodriguez, Deshaun Foster, Tim Skipper and Bob Chesney.
