#59
Gavin Blum
Returning to UCLA for 2026
San Juan Capistrano, Calif. → JSerra Catholic HS / Saddleback College
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bob Chesney
How he plays
2026 Outlook
UCLA
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · UCLA
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +14 net (43 in / 29 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
UCLA · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #26 · 2026 recruiting class #62
Background
Career Summary Suited up for 12 games at Saddleback College in the junior college ranks in 2025 before transferring to UCLA ahead of his sophomore campaign … Had 35 tackles, including 10 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks in his lone season at Saddleback. 2025 (Saddleback College) Spent his true fres...
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