UCLA Football: 5 takeaways from 2019 spring game

2. Dorian Thompson-Robinson shows promise

The quarterback battle is far from over, but if there’s a leader after the spring game, it would most certainly have to be Dorian Thompson-Robinson.

The rising junior had a strong day, showing an improvement with his accuracy, completing 12-of-16 passes for 110 yards but he did have an interception. He was making tough throws in traffic and showing more poise in the pocket. He also had 23 rushing yards — unofficially — on seven carries which includes three sacks.

If he shows that he can be a more mobile quarterback, he’s going to be tough to stop in the Pac-12 for years to come. He’s just a sophomore and he’s still learning under Chip Kelly so you know there’s plenty of room to grow.

Thompson-Robinson has the highest ceiling of all the quarterbacks, but it’s all about getting him to live up to his potential. The spring game was definitely a step in the right direction though he did have one ill-advised throw which ended up being intercepted.

UCLA fans should feel slightly better about the quarterback situation following the scrimmage.