Marcus Almada
6′3″ · 294 lb · Cranston, RI · Tabor Academy
On the UCLA roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Cranston, RI
- Tabor Academy
- About 2,600 miles from Rose Bowl
- Three-star recruit, No. 1030 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8722.
Where he fits
UCLA lists 17 defensive linemen this season.
UCLA defensive linemen with a game this season
UCLA’s week
- RecordUCLA is 6-0, No. 9 in the AP poll (week 8).
- Next gamevs Nevada · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
UCLA in the news
- UCLA QB Nico Lamaleava out for season
Yahoo Sports Oct 17 - Nico Iamaleava out for season
- Big Ten admits officiating error
Sports Illustrated Oct 11
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bob Chesney
Pass share
39.3%
157 pass / 242 run
Plays / game
66.5
6 games
Team sack rate
5.6%
177 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for UCLA.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Three-star HS recruit
Grades highest in hit power and strength.
UCLA has produced 3 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.
Joined UCLA in 2026
- 2026 UCLA ChesneyYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with UCLA in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,030 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with UCLA in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with UCLA3-star out of Tabor Academy