Robert James III is a three-star recruit from Inglewood, CA, out of Junipero Serra (No. 1,486 in the 2025 class) who has not played in UCLA's 8 games this season.
Where James comes from
- Inglewood, CA
- Junipero Serra
- Junipero Serra is within 25 miles of Rose Bowl
- Three-star, No. 1,486 in the 2025 class.
- On the UCLA roster since 2025
Where James 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 Junipero Serra
Also from Inglewood, CA
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.
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.
Two seasons at UCLA
- 2026 UCLA ChesneyYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 UCLA FosterYear 1 · Games –
- High school Junipero SerraGardena, CA · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,486 in the 2025 class. Signed with UCLA.Also from Junipero Serra: Khary Wilder (Ohio State), Dakoda Fields (Oklahoma), Rodrick Pleasant (UCLA) and 8 more.
2025
- Signed with UCLAThree-star, out of Junipero Serra
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
3 coachesPlayed under 3 different head coaches: Deshaun Foster, Tim Skipper, and Bob Chesney. Multi-era developmental context.
