UCLA Football: Projected 2-deep depth chart for 2017

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BOULDER, CO – NOVEMBER 3: Wide receiver Darren Andrews #7 of the UCLA Bruins makes a reception for a first quarter touchdown against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on November 3, 2016 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Wide Receivers

Starting wide receivers: Eldridge Massington, Jordan Lasley, Darren Andrews
Backups: Theo Howard, Dymond Lee, Stephen Johnson

The Bruins return the better part of what was an impressive receiving corps last season. Andrews was the star, catches 55 passes for a team-high 705 yards while operating largely in the slot, but there are equally impressive options on either flank. Lasley led the team with five touchdowns last season, while Massington is a breakout candidate as he steps into a bigger role as a senior.

There’s a ton of potential behind the starters as well. Blue-chipper Theo Howard was impressive as a freshman, while Dymond Lee leads a trio of highly-touted redshirt freshmen who will be battling to make an impact. The wild card of the bunch is Stephen Johnson, who totaled 115 receiving yards as a freshman but didn’t see playing time as a sophomore. If he can return to his freshman year form, this could be one of the best wide receiver units in the Pac-12. At any rate, UCLA shouldn’t have many issues throwing the ball.

Starting tight end: Austin Roberts
Backup: Caleb Wilson

An impressive group of tight ends rounds out UCLA’s talented group of receivers. Austin Roberts led all Bruin tight ends with 261 yards receiving as a sophomore, while fellow junior Caleb Wilson should see plenty of playing time as well after catching 16 passes for 220 yards. This is arguably as good of a one-two punch at tight end as there is the country. The best part? They’ve both got another year of eligibility after 2017.

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