Riley Robell
Riley Robell is an offensive lineman at UCLA, from Harrisburg, PA, who has not played in UCLA's 8 games this season.
Where Robell comes from
- Harrisburg, PA
- Bishop McDevitt
- About 2,300 miles from Rose Bowl
- Recruit in the 2023 class; signed with James Madison.
Where Robell 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
From Bishop McDevitt
Also from Harrisburg, PA
What’s being said
5 stories in the last 60 days, from 3 outlets.
Transferred to UCLA from James Madison. First career honor, 2025: All-Sun Belt.
In the news in the last 60 days
from 3 outlets
UCLA center Riley Robell not surprised by instant success of Bob Chesney
On3 Nov 2 · 1 outlet
What they’re talking about
Profile and feature2 stories
UCLA BruinsBruin Insider Show - Riley RobellSep 16- Los Angeles Daily NewsHow UCLA’s Riley Robell found himself and successSep 23
In his words2 stories
- UCLA BruinsFootball Media Availability - Riley RobellSep 14
- UCLA BruinsUCLA Football Media Availability - Riley Robell (Nov. 2, 2026)Nov 2
In the news this season
from 4 outlets
UCLA center Riley Robell not surprised by instant success of Bob Chesney
On3 Nov 2 · 1 outlet
What they’re talking about
Profile and feature2 stories
- UCLA BruinsBruin Insider Show - Riley RobellSep 16
- Los Angeles Daily NewsHow UCLA’s Riley Robell found himself and successSep 23
In his words2 stories
- UCLA BruinsFootball Media Availability - Riley RobellSep 14
- UCLA BruinsUCLA Football Media Availability - Riley Robell (Nov. 2, 2026)Nov 2
Week by week
- Oct 29 to Nov 4W 27-0 vs Nevada2 storiesUCLA center Riley Robell not surprised by instant success of Bob Chesney On3
- Oct 22 to Oct 28W 28-10 vs Michigan StateNo stories
- Oct 15 to Oct 21W 17-7 vs WisconsinNo stories
- Oct 8 to Oct 14W 17-15 at OregonNo stories
- Sep 24 to Sep 30W 54-3 at MarylandNo stories
- Sep 17 to Sep 23W 52-38 vs Purdue1 storyHow UCLA’s Riley Robell found himself and success Los Angeles Daily News
- Sep 10 to Sep 16W 28-10 vs San Diego State2 storiesBruin Insider Show - Riley Robell UCLA Bruins
- Sep 3 to Sep 9W 45-24 at CaliforniaNo stories
- Aug 27 to Sep 2No game2 storiesUCLA football VIP practice observations on offense: Semaj Morgan and Riley Robell stand out
247Sports
Each week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
What was said at each stop
Stories we tracked, by school.
UCLA7 stories2026 to now
Most about: profile and feature, in his words, camp and practice.
- Los Angeles Daily NewsUCLA football benefiting from Riley Robell’s presenceAug 27
- 247SportsUCLA football VIP practice observations on offense: Semaj Morgan and Riley Robell stand outAug 28
- UCLA BruinsFootball Media Availability - Riley RobellSep 14
- UCLA BruinsBruin Insider Show - Riley RobellSep 16
- Los Angeles Daily NewsHow UCLA’s Riley Robell found himself and successSep 23
James Madison2023 to 2025not trackedStories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
In the game threads
vs Wisconsin, Oct 17A good hold by Robell, it was either that or a sack where your QB gets hit so they were f----- either wayUCLA fan, r/CFB game threadNamed in
Where to follow
Awards
Riley Robell is now playing at an All-Conference level for UCLA.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
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 –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalJames Madison to UCLA
- 2025 James Madison ChesneyYear 3 · Games –All-conference
- 2024 James Madison ChesneyYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 James Madison CignettiYear 1 · Games –
- High school Bishop McDevittHarrisburg, PA · Class of 2023Signed with James Madison.Also from Bishop McDevitt: Rico Scott (Alabama), Marquese Williams (Akron), Stone Saunders (San Diego State) and 7 more.
Moves
- Transferred from James Madison to UCLA, Jan 5, 2026.
2023
- Signed with James MadisonOut of Bishop McDevitt
2025
- All-Sun Beltsecond
2026
- Transferred to UCLAfrom James Madison
Trophy case · Confirmed honors
What the selectors said
ALL-SUN BELT · 2ND TEAM
All-Sun Belt 2nd team (2025)
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Curt Cignetti and Bob Chesney.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to UCLA