Marcus Almada
Freshman defensive lineman on UCLA's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 294 lb · Cranston, RI · Tabor Academy [MA]
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 1030 nationally · Signed with UCLA
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on UCLA's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to UCLA in 2026.
Marcus Almada
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with UCLA3-star out of Tabor Academy
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bob Chesney
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for UCLA.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in hit power and strength.
UCLA has produced 3 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.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
UCLA
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · UCLA
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +14 net (43 in / 29 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
UCLA · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #25 · 2026 recruiting class #62
The defensive line · UCLA
- #15Sahir West14 tackles for loss · 2025
- #97Aiden Gobaira7.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #55A.J. Fuimaono1 tackle for loss · 2025
- #90Amier Washington1 tackle for loss · 2025
- #94Marcus Almadano box-score line yet
12 more on the roster · UCLA team page