#35
Robert James III
Returning to UCLA for 2026
R-Jr. · Inglewood, Calif. → Junipero Serra HS
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Robert James III
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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How he plays
2026 Outlook
UCLA
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · UCLA
Returning around him
- 22% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: +13 net (42 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
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #13953
Peaked at #13953 this season.
Background
2025 Did not see game action in his debut season with UCLA. High School Prepped at Junipero Serra High School (Gardena, Calif.) … three-star prospect according to 247Sports … ranked as the 160th defensive lineman in the nation and 130th recruit in California by 247Sports … played four years of va...