Marcus Almada
Marcus Almada is a three-star recruit from Cranston, RI, out of Tabor Academy (No. 1,030 in the 2026 class) who has not played in UCLA's 8 games this season.
Where Almada comes from
- Cranston, RI
- Tabor Academy
- Tabor Academy is about 2,600 miles from Rose Bowl
- Three-star, No. 1,030 in the 2026 class.
Where Almada 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
Same class and position
From Tabor Academy
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.
Grades highest in hit power and strength.
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 –
- High school Tabor AcademyMarion, MA · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,030 in the 2026 class. Signed with UCLA.Also from Tabor Academy: Carter Gooden (Tennessee), Amahn Williams (UCF) and Brendan Farhat (Temple).
2026
- Signed with UCLAThree-star, out of Tabor Academy