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44 RETURNING PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES

#59MIKE MCCLOSKEY

CENTER

6-5 • 280 • SR.**LAGUNA HILLS, CALAGUNA HILLS HS

UCLA — The lynchpin of the Bruin offensive line … One of the top centersin the nation (he was on the Rimington Watch List in 2004), UCLA is at its bestwhen he is on the field … Enters his senior season with 28 career starts,including 10 in 2004 … He is equally adept at pass blocking and runblocking … A second-team Freshman All-American, he started the first 18games of his career before suffering a season-ending injury in the fifthgame of 2003 against Washington.2004 — Against Oklahoma State, he returned to the starting lineup for thefirst time since the fifth game of the 2003 season … He played every snapof the first four games, but missed the Arizona game due to a sprainedankle suffered in practice … He returned against Cal and played the entirecontest … He also went the distance against Arizona State and Stanford …Did not play against Washington State due to headaches … He returned tothe lineup against Oregon’s vaunted defensive line and helped the Bruinsnet 227 yards on the ground … He also played every snap versus USC andWyoming … Played in 10 of 12 games (10 starts) and played at least 65snaps eight times … UCLA rushed for at least 200 yards in six of his 10games … McCloskey was a second-team All-Pac-10 selection in 2004 andone of the winners of UCLA’s Jerry Long “Heart” Award.2003 — Started the first five games of the season and played virtually everysnap until his injury, including 75 snaps at Oklahoma and 71 versus SanDiego State … In the first quarter of the Washington game, he suffered afractured left ankle and was sidelined for the remainder of the season.2002 — Selected second-team Freshman All-America by The SportingNews for his fine play … Starter in all 13 games … Played virtually everysnap and was on the field for at least 60 plays in each game … Had six KOblocks at San Diego State … Earned a blocking grade of 91% at Oregon State… Led the team with a 91% mark at Cal … Had a 91% grade in the gameat Washington, which ranked second on the team … Graded at 92% in thewin at Arizona and made 11 KO blocks.2001 — Did not see action in his first year in the program and has oneseason of eligibility remaining.HIGH SCHOOL — Earned three varsity letters as both an offensive anddefensive lineman for coach Bruce Ingalls at Laguna Hills, CA HS …PrepStar All-West honorable mention … Ranked among the nation’s top 60players at his position by rivals.com … All-CIF SS Division VI … Selected L.A.Times All-Orange County … Named first-team all-league … First linemanat his school to be named team MVP … Team captain … Consistentlygraded out at 92-96% in blocking efficiency in his junior and senior seasons… Orange County Football Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete award winner.PERSONAL — Full Name: Michael Joseph McCloskey … Born: November24, 1982 in Laguna Hills, CA … Parents: William and Margaret McCloskey… Has one sister, Katherine … Lists defeating Mission Viejo High for the firsttime in school history as his biggest thrill in sports to date … Nameslongtime NFL lineman Bruce Smith as the athlete he admires most …Hobbies include baseball, snowboarding and paintball … Director’s HonorRoll in Fall 2001 and Winter 2002 … Psychology major.

#2ERIC MCNEAL

STRONG SAFETY

6-2 • 209 • JR.**CARSON, CA

SERRA HSUCLA — Enters his junior year as a contender for increased playing time,and possibly a starting job, at safety … Versatile performer who can playboth strong and free safety and has the athletic ability to play linebacker inthe nickel package … Hard-hitting, aggressive defender who excels onspecial teams.2004 — McNeal saw action in the opener against Oklahoma State … AtIllinois, McNeal made his first career start in place of Jarrad Page at strongsafety and responded with three stops … He played in the secondary andon special teams at Washington … Playing in UCLA’s nickel packageagainst San Diego State, he made six tackles … McNeal made one tackleand his first interception late in the game against Arizona … Against Cal,he recovered a fumble on a kickoff that led to a Bruin touchdown … AtArizona State, he had two tackles … Against Stanford, he made threetackles … McNeal made six tackles playing the nickel back againstWashington State … He added two tackles at Oregon … Against USC, hemade three tackles in the nickel package … In the Las Vegas Bowl, heplayed extensively in the nickel package and made one tackle … He wasthe defensive winner of UCLA’s Captain Don Brown Memorial Award forMost Improved Player.2003 — Saw action in 12 games … Finished the season with 15 tackles …Saw his first career action on special teams against Illinois … Saw specialteams duty on the kickoff, punt return and kickoff return units … Had twotackles against Washington … Credited with three stops in the game at USC… In the Silicon Valley Classic, he took Jarrad Page‘s spot for the secondhalf, playing 35 snaps, and finished the game with seven tackles, includingtwo for loss.2002 — Did not see action in his first year in the program and has twoseasons of eligibility remaining.HIGH SCHOOL — Earned three letters as a quarterback, safety, receiverand punt and kickoff return man for coach Scott Altenberg at Serra HS inGardena, CA … Member of Student Sports Hot 100 (No. 59) … Four-starprospect by Max Emfinger … No. 7 safety prospect by Emfinger … TomLemming All-American and No. 17 player in West … Rated No. 7 DB in nationby Lemming … PrepStar Dream Team and No. 4 ‘athlete’ in the nation (No.2 ‘athlete’ in West) … Ranked No. 59 nationally by Student Sports … No. 7safety and four-star prospect by PacWest Football … Rated No. 2 safety inWest by PacWestFootball.com … Ranked No. 57 nationally in TheInsidersTop 101 … The Sporting News Hot 101 (No. 73) … SuperPrep All-American(No. 28 DB) … Rated No. 36 player in Far West (CA/HI/NV) by SuperPrep …Member of Tacoma News Tribune Western 100 … Second-team All-State(Cal Hi Sports) … First-team All-CIF Southern Section … All-CIF SS Division VIIfirst team … First-team L.A. Times All-South Bay/Westside … All-South Bayfirst team (Daily Breeze) … Member of Long Beach Press-Telegram Best inthe West first team (eight votes) … Long Beach Press-Telegram DreamTeam … Member of Las Vegas Sun Super 11 second team … Orange CountyRegister Fab 15 second team … Selected to play in the 2002 North-SouthShrine All-Star game … As a senior, he made 80 tackles and seveninterceptions, scoring once, and deflected 17 passes for a team which wonthe Angelus League title … On defense, he was named first-team all-league … On offense, he rushed for 200 yards and two touchdowns on 19carries and made 11 catches for 250 yards and one score … Pre-seasonSuperPrep All-American (No. 15 ‘skill athlete’ in nation and No. 15 player inFar West) … Second-team All-State as a junior when he made 69 tacklesand seven interceptions for the 2000 Angelus League champs … Namedsecond-team All-State and second-team Daily Breeze all-area as a junior… As a junior quarterback, he threw for 1,200 yards and nine touchdownsand ran for 432 yards on 41 attempts and six touchdowns … As asophomore, he completed 87-146 passes for 1,705 yards and 12 touchdowns… Also lettered three years in basketball for coach Hurt … Named honorablemention all-Del Rey league for a team which finished as the CIF Division 4runner-up.PERSONAL — Full Name: Eric Douglas McNeal, Jr. … Born: January 13, 1984in Culver City, CA … Parents: Eric, Sr. and Denice McNeal … Has one sister,

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Kimberly … Lists his biggest athletic thrill as stopping a running back at theone-yard line in overtime and winning the 2001 league championshipgame … Favorite player is linebacker Brian Urlacher of the Chicago Bears… Hobbies include ping pong, pool, video games and swimming …Director’s Honor Roll in Fall 2002 … Sociology major.

Varsity Statistics - E. McNeal

TacklesYear TT T-AT Sacks TFL INT (Td)2003 15 9-6 0 2-4 02004 28 17-11 0 0 1-6(0)Totals 43 26-17 0 2-4 1-6(0)

Career HighsTackles: 7 vs. Fresno St., 2003

#7JUSTIN MEDLOCK

PLACE KICKER

6-0 • 186 • JR.**FREMONT, CA

MISSION SAN JOSE HSUCLA — In just two seasons, Justin has established himself as one of thetop place kickers in the nation and a candidate for post-season honors …Entering his junior year, Medlock is already in seventh place (tied) on UCLA’scareer field goal list with 29 … Medlock’s career percentage of .744 is thirdamong Bruins with at least 21 career field goals … Ranks 16th on theschool's career scoring list with 155 points … Has also handled the kickoffchores for the past two seasons.2004 — As a redshirt sophomore, Medlock was one of 20 semifinalists forthe Lou Groza Award … Selected first-team All-Pac-10 by the league’scoaches … Co-winner of UCLA’s Tommy Prothro Award for OutstandingSpecial Teams Player … On the year, he made 15 of 20 field goal attemptsand 42 of 43 PATs … Was the team’s leading scorer with 87 points (7.25)and ranked second in the Pac-10 in field goal percentage (75.0), second inkick scoring (7.25), third in scoring (7.25) and fourth (20th in NCAA) in fieldgoals (1.25) … He became the first UCLA player to kick two field goals of atleast 50 yards in the same game at Oregon … He is also the first Bruin tokick three field goals of 50 or more yards in a season … Only John Lee, withfour, kicked more field goals of at least 50 yards in a career … On Nov. 13at Oregon, he converted two of three field goal attempts and all four PATs… In the third quarter, he tied his career best with a 52-yard kick … With2:08 remaining in the game, he connected from 50 yards out to give theBruins an eight-point lead (34-26) … He was named Pac-10 Special TeamsPlayer of the Week … In the regular-season finale against USC, he madeone of two field goals (made from 43, missed from 39) and all three PATsfor six points … In the Las Vegas Bowl, he made all three PAT attempts, butmissed a fourth-quarter field goal attempt from 45 yards … AgainstOklahoma State in the season-opener, he kicked two field goals and madeboth PATs … In the third quarter, he kicked a 52-yard field goal, the longestof his career to that point … That kick tied for the fourth longest in schoolhistory and was the longest by a Bruin since 1997, when Chris Sailer kickeda school-record 56-yard field goal against Oregon … Against Illinois, hewas five of five on PATs, but did not attempt a field goal … At Washington,his 20-yard field goal with 10:35 remaining in the game gave UCLA a six-point lead (37-31) … He also converted four of five PATs, missing an extrapoint kick for the first time in his career when his second attempt bouncedoff the left upright … Against San Diego State, he set a career high with fourfield goals (22, 40, 43, 44) on four attempts, the most by a Bruin since NateFikse kicked five against Stanford in 2002 … He also converted all threePATs for a career-best 15 points … He was selected Pac-10 Special TeamsPlayer of the Week for his efforts … Against Arizona, he converted all fivePAT attempts and did not try a field goal … At Cal, he made all four PATs,but did not attempt a field goal … At Arizona State, he made field goals of40 and 48 yards, the latter with no time left in the first half, and convertedall four PATs … Against Stanford, he made all three PATs, but missed his firsttwo field goals of the year (51 and 38 yards) … Against WSU, he made allthree of his field goal attempts (27, 47, 47) and both PATs.2003 — Served as the Bruin place kicker for all 13 games … Named to TheSporting News Pac-10 All-Freshman team … Team's leading scorer with 68points … His 5.23 scoring average placed him 11th in the conference …

Ranked fourth in the Pac-10 in field goals per game (1.08) and in field goalpercentage (.737) … Converted all 26 PATs and made 14 of 19 field goalswith a long of 48 yards … His 14 field goals ranked 12th on the all-timesingle-season list at UCLA … Made his career debut at Colorado and madeboth PATs, but was wide on a 35-yard field goal attempt … Two of his threekickoffs reached the end zone … Made field goals from 28 and 48 yards inthe 6-3 win over Illinois … Two of his three kickoffs reached the goal line …Kicked a 48-yard field goal at Oklahoma … Made field goals of 27 and 24yards against San Diego State … Made a 39-yard field goal in the Washingtongame … At Arizona, he made a 32-yard field goal in the first quarter toincrease his streak to seven in a row, but missed from 35 yards in the fourthquarter … Against Cal, he kicked what proved to be the game-winning fieldgoal in the first overtime … He converted both PATs (a third was unsuccessfulbecause of a fumbled snap) … Against Arizona State, he made field goalsof 41 and 44 yards and added two PATs … At Stanford, he made both PATs,but did not attempt a field goal … Converted both of his field goal attempts(46 and 32) at Washington State … Made two (35 and 37 yards) of four fieldgoals against Oregon … Missed from 44 and 32 yards, hitting the uprightwith one attempt … Did not attempt a field goal against USC … Missed hisonly field goal attempt, a 47-yarder on a wet field, in the bowl game againstFresno State.2002 — Did not see action in his first year in the program and has twoseasons of eligibility remaining.HIGH SCHOOL — Earned two letters in football for coach Kevin Lydon atMission San Jose HS in Fremont, CA … Rated No. 9 kicker in nation and four-star rating by PacWest Football … Four-star prospect by Max Emfinger …No. 9 kicking prospect by Max Emfinger … PrepStar All-American and No.4 kicker in West … Rated No. 94 player in Far West (CA/HI/NV) by SuperPrep… Member of Tacoma News Tribune Western 100 … Named all-county andall-league at both kicker and punter as both a senior and junior … Madefour of six field goals as a senior, including a long of 48 yards … Missedfrom 47 and 50 yards … Averaged 43.1 yards per punt with a long of 73yards … Eighteen of his 20 kickoffs went for touchbacks … As a junior, hemade seven of 13 field goals with a long of 47 yards (all six of his misseswere from at least 50 yards) … He kicked four field goals of farther than 40yards and made 29 of 30 PATs … Seventeen of his 23 kickoffs went fortouchbacks … Also lettered three years in soccer for coach Mike Alwood,earning all-league honors as a sophomore and senior.PERSONAL — Full Name: Justin Charles Medlock … Born: Oct. 23, 1983 inSanta Clara, CA … Parent: Tammy Medlock … Has one sister, Tanisha …Athlete he admires is New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri …Hobbies include playing sports and computers … Sociology major.

Varsity Statistics - J. MedlockField GoalsYear Tot 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Lg PAT PT2003 14-19 3-3 5-8 6-8 0-0 48 26-26 682004 15-20 4-4 0-2 8-9 3-5 52 42-43 87Totals 29-39 7-7 5-10 14-17 3-5 52 68-69 155

Career HighsLong FG: 52 vs. Oklahoma State, 2004; at Oregon, 2004Most FG In a Game: 4 vs. San Diego State, 2004

UCLA’s All-Time Made Field Goals ListName Years FGA FGM Lg1. John Lee 1982-85 100 85 522. Bjorn Merten 1993-96 83 57 503. Alfredo Velasco 1986-89 65 51 534. Chris Griffith 1999-02 59 42 495. Chris Sailer 1995-98 46 33 566. Peter Boermeester 1977-79 49 31 487. Justin Medlock 2003- 39 29 527. Louis Perez 1991-92 40 29 47

UCLA’s All-Time Scoring ListName Years TD PAT FG Pts1. John Lee 1982-85 0 135 85 3902.Skip Hicks 1993-97 55 0 0 3303. Bjorn Merten 1993-96 0 130 57 3014. Alfredo Velasco 1986-89 0 114 51 2675. DeShaun Foster 1998-01 44 *1 0 2666. Chris Griffin 1999-02 0 136 42 2627. Gaston Green 1984-87 40 *4 0 2488. Gary Beban 1965-67 35 *2 0 2149. Chris Sailer 1995-98 0 114 33 21310. Efren Herrera 1971-73 0 121 24 19311. Joe Fleming 1926-28 22 23 6 17312. J.J. Stokes 1991-94 28 *1 0 17013. Theotis Brown 1976-78 27 0 0 16214. Peter Boermeester 1977-79 0 67 31 16015. Eric Ball 1985-88 26 0 0 15616. Justin Medlock 2003- 0 68 29 155


#50AARON MEYER

CENTER

6-3 • 295 • FR.**LULING, LA

JOHN CURTIS CHRISTIAN HSUCLA — Aaron is one of several youngsters who figure to contribute on theoffensive line this season … Spent much of Spring drills working at centerand could back up senior Mike McCloskey.2004 — Did not see action in his first year with the program and has fourseasons of eligibility remaining.HIGH SCHOOL — Lettered in football for four seasons for coach J.T. Curtisat John Curtis Christian HS in River Ridge, LA … Four-star center prospect byMax Emfinger … A three-star prospect by TheInsiders.com … Rated No. 89offensive lineman in the nation by TheInsiders.com … Rated No. 26prospect in the state of Louisiana by SuperPrep … Earned two stars fromrivals.com … Named to the coaches’ all-state team … Selected All-Eastbank and All-District after his senior season … Team won the Statechampionship in his sophomore and junior seasons and was the Staterunner-up in his freshman and senior seasons … Also lettered one seasonin track and field (discus) for coach Brandt Sloan.PERSONAL — Full Name: Aaron Jay Meyer … Born: June 18, 1985 in NewOrleans, LA … Parents: Michael and Stephanie Meyer … Has one brother,Michael, Jr. and one sister, Ashley … Biggest thrill in sports was playing inthe State championship game … Lists NFL standout offensive linemanOrlando Pace as one of the athletes he admires the most … Hobbiesinclude chess and watching movies … Director’s Honor Roll in Fall 2004 …Major undeclared.

#98KYLE MORGAN

DEFENSIVE END

6-3 • 264 • SR.**SAN FRANCISCO, CAGALILEO ACADEMY

UCLA — This returning starter made an impact in his first season of DivisionIA football and has the potential to be outstanding in 2005 … A quiet leader,he plays hard on every snap … Showed steady improvement throughoutSpring drills … Played two seasons (2002-2003) at Pearl River (MS)Community College … Enrolled at UCLA for the 2004 Winter Quarter …Originally signed with Miami (FL).2004 — On the year, Morgan, who started the final 10 games of the season,made 24 tackles and his 3.5 for losses were tied for third among linemen… He had an impressive 2004 Spring practice and was contending for astarting slot at defensive end during the pre-season camp … However, heinjured his left knee in practice and underwent arthroscopic surgery torepair a torn meniscus on August 16 … Came off the bench againstOklahoma State, but was not credited with a tackle … Saw action off thebench at Illinois and recorded a quarterback hurry … Made his first careerstart at Washington and made three tackles, including one for loss …Started against San Diego State and had one tackle on a quarterback sack… Started versus Arizona and was credited with one assist … In his start atCal, he made two tackles … At Arizona State, he started and made threetackles … Against Stanford, he started and made two tackles … He had twotackles against Washington State … Started at Oregon and made threetackles, including one sack and a second for loss … Against USC, he startedand made two tackles … In the Las Vegas Bowl, he made a career-high fivetackles against Wyoming.JUNIOR COLLEGE — Played two seasons of football at Pearl River CommunityCollege in Poplarville, Mississippi for head coach Tim Hatten and has oneseason of eligibility remaining … His team won the South Divisionchampionship in 2002 and the State championship in 2003 … Rated as theNo. 5 JC defensive end by collegefootballnews.com … Four-star prospect

according to Max Emfinger … Earned three stars from TheInsiders.com andrivals.com … No. 42 JUCO prospect by SuperPrep.HIGH SCHOOL — Earned first-team All-City honors in football at GalileoAcademy in San Francisco playing for coach Kevin Adams.PERSONAL — Full Name: Kyle Devon Morgan … Born: November 12, 1983in San Francisco, CA … Parents: Danny and Arieglean Washington … Hasone brother, Kenneth, and two sisters, Sandra and Ariel … Lists his biggestathletic thrill as winning the State championship while at Pearl RiverCommunity College … Lists Dana Stubblefield, Bryant Young and MarcellusWiley as NFL players after whom he patterns his style of play … Hobbiesinclude playing cards, watching television and going out … Sociologymajor.

Varsity Statistics - K. Morgan

TacklesYear TT T-AT Sacks TFL INT (Td)2004 24 17-7 1.5-2 3.5-4 0

Career HighsTackles: 5 vs. Wyoming, 2004Tackles for Loss: 2 at Oregon, 2004

#43DANNY NELSON

INSIDE LINEBACKER

6-1 • 225 • JR.BOISE, ID

CENTENNIAL HSUCLA — Figures to battle for playing time at the middle inside linebackerposition … Gained valuable experience during his first year in the program… Plays well against the run … Transferred to UCLA from Arizona WesternCollege in Yuma, AZ for the 2004 Winter Quarter … Did not participate incontact work during Spring drills due to his clavicle injury.2004 — The JC transfer started at an inside linebacker position againstOklahoma State when Justin London was not available due to an ankleinjury … Made seven tackles against the Cowboys and had 0.5 quarterbacksack … He saw limited action at Illinois and made two tackles … Had twotackles versus San Diego State … Saw limited action versus Arizona andCalifornia, mostly on special teams … Made one special teams tackle atArizona State … Against Stanford, he suffered a fractured left clavicle in thesecond quarter and missed the remainder of the season.2003 — Played one season of football at Arizona Western College forcoach Bob O'Meara and has three years to complete two seasons ofeligibility … Earned first-team All-ACCAC and WSFL honors … Named anhonorable mention Junior College All-American … Four-star prospect atinside linebacker according to Max Emfinger … Rated the No. 16 JuniorCollege linebacker by collegefootballnews.com.HIGH SCHOOL — Lettered three seasons in football for coach Lee Neumannat Centennial High School in Boise, ID … His team won the Idaho state 5-A Division I championship in 1999 … Named all-conference and all-stateafter the 1999 season … Selected conference Player of the Year followingthe 2000 season … Also selected all-state in 2000 … 1998 Junior Olympicstate Boxing champion.PERSONAL — Full Name: Daniel Oliver Nelson … Born: January 16, 1983 inSicily … Parents: David and Daleen Nelson … Dad graduated from UCLA… Has one brother, Jon, and two sisters, Kathleen and Christine … Lists hisbiggest thrill in sports as winning the Idaho State championship in 1999 …Patterns his style of play after NFL stars Howie Long, Karl Mecklenburg andLawrence Taylor … Enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps between high schooland junior college … Hobbies include camping and music … Also anaccomplished rugby player … Director’s Honor Roll in Winter 2004, Fall2004 and Winter 2005 … Study of Religion major.

Varsity Statistics - D. Nelson

Tackles

Year TT T-AT Sacks TFL INT(td)2004 12 6-6 0.5-2 0.5-2 0

Career HighsTackles: 7 vs. Oklahoma State, 2004Tackles for Loss: 0.5 vs. Oklahoma State, 2004


#22MICHAEL NORRIS

CORNERBACK

5-11 • 185 • SO.OAKLAND, CASKYLINE HS

UCLA — One of several talented youngsters who will compete for a startingspot at cornerback … Fine all-around athlete with outstanding speed, heplayed well during Spring drills … Also figures to once again excel onspecial teams.2004 — As a true freshman, he appeared in every game on special teams… Was a standout on kick coverage … Made seven tackles on the year …Played two defensive snaps at cornerback in the Las Vegas Bowl.HIGH SCHOOL — Earned two letters playing cornerback and wide receiverat Skyline HS in Oakland, CA for coach John Beam … Three-star selectionby rivals.com … Ranked No. 51 nationally among cornerbacks by rivals.com… Two-star prospect by TheInsiders.com … Led his team to an 8-3 recordand the Silver Bowl at Network Associates Coliseum (Oakland) … Earnedfirst-team all-league honors as a defensive back … Also earned All-Cityhonors … Served as team captain … Had 30 receptions and eightinterceptions … Lettered in basketball for coach Curtis Webster … Letteredin track (coach Cooks) in the 100, 200 and 400m events.PERSONAL — Full Name: Michael Christopher Norris … Born: September13, 1986 in Oakland, CA … Parents: Michael and Judith Norris … Has twobrothers, Ryan and Jordon, and a sister, Nicole … Lists his biggest thrill insports as receiving the scholarship offer from UCLA after playing football foronly two seasons … Admires NFL receiver Tim Brown … Hobbies includeworking out and playing video games … Director’s Honor Roll in Fall 2004and Winter 2005 … Cousin, LaMonica Smith, attended UCLA … Majorundeclared.

Varsity Statistics - M. Norris

Tackles

Year TT T-AT Sacks TFL INT(td)2004 7 4-3 0 0 0

Career HighsTackles: 2 vs. Wyoming, 2004

#3BEN OLSON

QUARTERBACK

6-5 • 227 • FR.**THOUSAND OAKS, CATHOUSAND OAKS HS

UCLA — Enrolled at UCLA in the 2005 Winter Quarter after transferring fromBrigham Young University … Ben was the top-rated quarterback in the highschool class of 2002 … Participated in Spring Practice and displayed fineoverall skills and a powerful arm … He just needs experience, having notplayed in a game since January of 2002 … Figures to compete for playingtime with senior David Koral and redshirt freshman Pat Cowan … Sawaction in scrimmages at BYU in the fall of 2002, but did not play in a game… Played in his last high school football game in late November of 2001 forThousand Oaks (CA) HS in a CIF Division IV quarterfinal contest againstVentura (CA) HS … Also appeared in the CaliFlorida All-Star Game inJanuary of 2002 … In 2002, he redshirted at BYU and spent the 2003 and2004 seasons on a Mormon Mission in Canada … Returned to Californiain early November and committed to UCLA in late December … He has fourseasons of eligibility at UCLA.HIGH SCHOOL — As a senior at Thousand Oaks (CA) HS under coach MikeSanders, he was rated as the No. 1 player nationally in the 2002 high school

class … First-team All-CIF … USA Today first-team All-American … ParadeAll-American … National Player of the Year by PrepStar and ESPN … Threwfor 2,989 yards and 32 touchdowns as a senior in 2001 … Holds schoolrecords for single-game passing yards (497) and touchdowns (6), single-season passing yards (2,989) and touchdowns (32), and career passattempts (702), completions (421), passing yards (6,401) and touchdownpasses (54) … Ventura County co-Offensive Player of the Year as a seniorand Marmonte League Offensive Player of the Year twice … CIF Division IVOffensive Player of the Year … Five-star selection by Scout.com … Five-starselection by rivals.com … Also earned three letters in basketball undercoach Rick Endres.PERSONAL — Full name: Benjamin James Olson … Born: February 28, 1983in Missoula, MT … Parents: Rick and Anne Olson … Has one brother, Chad,and three sisters, Holly, Diana and Kristina … Chose UCLA "because it's agreat school with a rich tradition of both athletics and academics" …Admires future NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice because of his work ethic … Hishobbies include cars, playing the guitar, surfing and basketball …Undeclared major.

#14DREW OLSON

QUARTERBACK

6-3 • 225 • SR.PIEDMONT, CAPIEDMONT HS

UCLA — Enters his senior season as the returning starter (15 straight starts)… Has gained valuable experience during the last three years … Suffereda left knee injury in the Las Vegas Bowl and underwent surgery to repair theanterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments on January 7, 2005 … Didnot participate during Spring Practice but, as of June, he appeared to be onschedule to be ready for Fall camp … Has completed 422 passes during his33-game career (26 starts) which ranks No. 4 in UCLA history … His 5,334passing yards rank No. 5 on that UCLA list … He also ranks No. 7 in careertotal offense (5,174 yards) … Demonstrated a higher level of command ofthe offense last year … Worked extremely hard in the 2004 off-season toimprove his understanding of coverages as well as his strength and agility… Possesses the ability to process information quickly, throws accuratelyand is poised in the pocket.2004 — Started all 12 games as a junior … Completed 196 of 341 passes(57.5) for 2,565 yards, 20 touchdowns and 13 interceptions (four ondeflections) … Ranked fifth in the Pac-10 and 36th in the NCAA in totaloffense (222.6 yards), sixth in the Pac-10 in passing (213.8 yards), and fourthin the Pac-10 and 40th in the NCAA in passing efficiency (132.39 rating) …In the Pac-10, his average of 13.09 yards per completion was first amongplayers with at least 100 completions; his completion percentage of 57.48%was fourth … Threw 20 touchdown passes, putting him fifth on that UCLAsingle-season list … Only Cade McNown (25 in 1998 and 24 in 1997), TroyAikman (24 in 1988) and Tom Ramsey (21 in 1982) have thrown for moretouchdowns in a season … His 2,671 yards of total offense rank sixth on thatsingle-season list … In Olson’s last seven regular-season games, hecompleted 134 of 226 passes (59.29%) for 1,729 yards, 15 touchdowns andeight interceptions … Olson’s eight touchdown passes in a two-game spantied the UCLA record for most TD passes in a two-game span (Wayne Cookthrew four vs. BYU and four vs. Washington in 1993) … Totaled 10 scoringpasses in a three-game span (the record is 11 by Cook, 3-4-4) … AgainstOklahoma State, the true junior completed 16 of 36 passes for 252 yards …Completed passes to six different receivers, including seven to wide receivers,seven to running backs and two to tight ends … His 57-yard pass play toMaurice Drew in the fourth quarter was the longest of his career at the time… At Illinois, he threw three touchdown passes (41 and 14 yards to CraigBragg and 15 yards to Marcedes Lewis) … Completed 14 of 21 passes for208 yards with one interception (tipped pass) … Led UCLA on scoring drivesof 96 and 65 yards on its first two possessions to build a 14-0 lead … Alsohad a career-long 29-yard run … At Washington, the site of his first careerstart in 2002, he helped rally the Bruins from a 24-7 deficit … Completed 12of 17 passes for 122 yards and one interception on a deflected pass … In thesecond half, he completed nine of 10 passes, including his final seven, for97 yards and five passing first downs … Against San Diego State, Olsoncompleted 14 of 29 passes to eight different receivers for 158 yards with onetouchdown and one interception … In the second half, he completed sevenof 10 passes for 90 yards and one touchdown … Olson completed 17 of 25


passes for 234 yards and a career-high four touchdowns with nointerceptions against Arizona … Three of his scoring drives measured atleast 70 yards … In the first half, he completed 10 of 13 passes for 148 yardsand three touchdowns as UCLA built a 23-3 halftime lead … At Cal, Olsonthrew four touchdown passes for the second straight week, finding MarcedesLewis for 15 yards, Maurice Drew for 27 and 43 yards and Joe Cowan for 46yards … The final TD pass brought the Bruins to within 38-28 with 2:39remaining in the game … On the afternoon, he completed 20 of 36 passesfor 299 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions … He had fivecompletions of at least 25 yards, including three of at least 40 yards … AtArizona State, Olson rallied the Bruins from a 14-3 deficit to a 42-31 fourth-quarter lead … On the afternoon, he completed 30 of 44 passes for acareer-high 325 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions … Hecompleted passes to 10 different receivers … It was the second straightweek he set a career best in passing yardage … The 30 completions rankNo. 2 in UCLA history, topped only by Troy Aikman’s 32 against USC in 1988… The 44 attempts tied for No. 7 on that list (Aikman attempted 44 vs.Washington State in 1988; Steve Bono threw 44 passes vs. Oregon in 1984)and was the second-highest total of his career (he threw 49 passes againstOregon in 2003) … The last time a Bruin threw for more yards was in 2002,when Cory Paus had 378 against Oregon State … Against Stanford, hecompleted 17 of 28 passes for 177 yards with one touchdown … AgainstWashington State, he completed 18 of 38 passes for 201 yards with twotouchdowns … Both touchdown passes came in the fourth quarter as theBruins tried to rally from a 15-point deficit … In the win at Oregon, hecompleted 12 of 21 passes for 215 yards and one touchdown … He alsoscrambled for 59 yards with a net of 39 … With the score tied at 7-7, hedirected back-to-back touchdown drives of 68 and 94 yards to build a 21-7 lead … Late in the third quarter, Olson and Junior Taylor connected on aslant pass that Taylor turned into an 83-yard touchdown, the seventh-longest pass play in school history … Nursing a five-point lead (31-26) afteran Oregon touchdown, Olson engineered a 12-play drive that used 5:34and resulted in Justin Medlock’s 50-yard field goal and an eight-point leadwith 2:08 remaining … In the second half, Olson completed seven of ninepasses, including his final six attempts, for 132 yards and one TD … AgainstUSC, Olson completed 20 of 34 passes for 278 yards with one touchdownand two interceptions … He engineered second-half drives of 81 and 80yards to pull the Bruins to within five points with 2:20 remaining … AgainstWyoming, he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in thesecond quarter … He also had damage to his medial collateral ligament… He completed six of 12 passes for 96 yards, including a 29-yardtouchdown strike to Junior Taylor … He finished the season having thrownat least one touchdown pass in each of the last nine games of the season.2003 — Olson appeared in 12 games and was the starter in nine … On theyear, he completed 173 of 325 passes (53.2%) for 2,067 yards with 10touchdowns and nine interceptions … Ranked seventh in the Pac-10 inpassing yards per game (172.2), ninth in total offense (157.2) and 10th inpassing efficiency rating (111.27) … His 173 completions ranked 12th onUCLA‘s single-season list … Became the 14th Bruin to pass for more than2,000 yards in a season and just the fourth sophomore, trailing only TommyMaddox (2,681 in 1991), Cade McNown (2,424 in 1996) and Cory Paus (2,154in 2000) … Came off the bench against Colorado to replace an injured MattMoore and completed 13 of 23 passes for 164 yards and two touchdowns(42 yards to Bragg and 13 to M. Lewis) … Made the sixth start of his careeragainst the Illini and completed 11 of 31 passes, with several drops, for 94yards … Completed 18 of 34 passes at No. 1-ranked Oklahoma for 144yards … Against San Diego State, he threw for 258 yards while connectingon 18 of 28 passes and two touchdowns (41 yards to J. Taylor and 13 to R.Smith) … Also had a 54-yard completion to Bragg … Against Washington,he completed 16 of 24 passes for 258 yards, including nine of 13 in thesecond half for 160 yards … At Arizona, he hit on 15 of 22 passes for 189yards … His two touchdown drives measured 73 and 80 yards … AgainstCal, he completed nine of 20 passes for 173 yards and two scores (Lewis for31 yards and Bragg for 40) … Did not play against Arizona State followingthe return of Matt Moore to the lineup … At Stanford, he came off the benchin relief to complete five of 12 passes for 94 yards … On his first series, hemoved the Bruins 80 yards down the field for a touchdown … Played mostof the fourth quarter at Washington State and completed seven of 12 passesfor 82 yards … Started against Oregon and completed 29 of 49 passes for249 yards and one touchdown … His 49 attempts were the second-mostin school history (51 by Dennis Dummit vs. Cal in 1970) while his 29completions tied for No. 2 (at the time) on UCLA's single-season list (32 byTroy Aikman v. USC in 1988) … At USC, he completed 21 of 39 passes for 266yards and two touchdowns … Hit 11 of 31 passes for 96 yards and onetouchdown against Fresno State.2002 — Served as the primary backup to Cory Paus through the first halfof the season … Came on to start five games after Paus was injured in theCal game … Completed two of three passes for 24 yards against ColoradoState … Did not complete a pass in two attempts at Oklahoma State … Did

not play against Colorado … Completed two of three attempts for 22 yardsat San Diego State … Did not see action in games against Oregon State andOregon … Completed five of seven passes for 58 yards in relief of Paus atCal … Suffered a sprained right shoulder late in the third quarter thatsidelined him for the remainder of the contest … Saw limited practice thefollowing week and did not play against Stanford … Made his first careerstart at Washington and became the first true freshman since Tom Ramseyin 1979 to win his first career start on the road … Completed 13 of 27 passesfor 189 yards and did not commit a turnover … Directed two 80-yard scoringdrives in the game and the offense produced three touchdowns and acouple of field goals … Started for the second straight game at Arizona andcompleted seven of 12 passes for 111 yards and the first touchdown of hiscareer, a 33-yard screen to Craig Bragg … Became just the third Bruin truefreshman quarterback to start against USC (Tom Ramsey and Cade McNown)… Completed eight of 17 passes for 121 yards and one interception … Ledthe Bruins on a 10-play, 89-yard scoring drive which narrowed the deficit to21-7 early in the second quarter … The next time he came on the field, thefirst possession of the second half, the Bruins were down 35-7 … AgainstWashington State, he had the first multiple touchdown game of his career(39-yards to Junior Taylor and 27 yards to Mike Seidman) … Completed 13of 27 passes for 163 yards against the Cougars, but threw two interceptions… Started vs. New Mexico, but had to leave the game in the first quarterwhen he injured his throwing hand on a helmet.HIGH SCHOOL — Earned four varsity letters in football for coaches PatGeorge and Russ Robb at Piedmont HS … PrepStar All-American and No.6 QB in West … Rated No. 16 QB in the nation and four-star rating byPacWest Football … Four-star prospect by Max Emfinger … No. 15 QBprospect by Max Emfinger … Tom Lemming All-American (No. 93) and No.15 player in the West … Rated No. 14 QB in the nation by Tom Lemming …Rated No. 4 QB in West by PacWestFootball.com … Rated No. 46 player inFar West (CA/HI/NV) by SuperPrep … Member of Tacoma News TribuneWestern 100 … First-team All-State Small Schools (Cal Hi Sports) … OrangeCounty Register Fab 15 second team … Member of Las Vegas Sun Super 11second team … Named All-East Bay by the A.N.G. Newspaper Group in2000 and 2001 … Served as team captain in 2001 … Named first-team All-Bay Shore League in both 2001 and 2000 … League Most Valuable Playeras a junior … Led his team to the Bay Shore League championship in 2000and 2001 … Competed in the prestigious Elite 11 Quarterback Camp duringthe summer of 2001 and has compiled the best career stats of all of theparticipants entering the 2005 season … Played in the 2002 CaliFloridaBowl all-star game … As a senior, he completed 101 of 195 passes for 1,700yards and 16 touchdowns … Pre-season SuperPrep All-American (No. 16QB in nation and No. 22 player in Far West) … As a junior, he threw for 2,740yards and 29 touchdowns while completing 165 of 270 passes … Memberof Student Sports Junior All-America squad … For his career, Olson, a three-year starter, completed 439 of 774 passes (57%) for 6,103 yards, 60touchdowns and 29 interceptions … Also four-year varsity starter at catcheron the baseball team for coach Mike Humphries … Batted .478 as a juniorwith six home runs and 25 runs batted in and earned league MVP honors… Team captain in 2002.PERSONAL — Full Name: Drew Martin Olson … Born: April 6, 1983 in SanFrancisco, CA … Parents: David and Gail Olson … Has one brother, Eric,and one sister, Sarah … Dad graduated from UCLA School of Law andcaptained the Bruin rugby team … Biggest thrill to date is winning achampionship against a rival high school team … History major.

Varsity Statistics - D. Olson

Passing

Year PA PC YDS PCT INT TD LG2002 104 53 702 .510 4 3 422003 325 173 2,067 .532 9 10 542004 341 196 2,565 .575 13 20 83Totals 770 422 5,334 .548 26 33 83

Career Highs

Passing Yards: 325 vs. Arizona State, 2004Completions: 30 vs. Arizona State, 2004TD Passes: 4 vs. Arizona, 2004; vs. California, 2004


2004 Olson PassingGame PA PC INT YDS TD LGOkla. State* 36 16 2 252 0 57Illinois* 21 14 1 208 3 41Washington* 17 12 1 122 0 21San Diego St* 29 14 1 158 1 33Arizona* 25 17 0 234 4 31California* 36 20 0 299 4 46Arizona State* 44 30 4 325 2 38Stanford* 28 17 1 177 1 40Wash. State* 38 18 1 201 2 47Oregon* 21 12 0 215 1 83USC* 34 20 2 278 1 39Wyoming* 12 6 0 96 1 29Totals 341 196 13 2,565 20 83

2003 Olson PassingGame PA PC INT YDS TD LGColorado 23 13 0 164 2 42Illinois* 31 11 1 94 0 16Oklahoma* 34 18 2 144 0 21San Diego St.* 28 18 0 258 2 54Washington* 24 16 1 258 0 41Arizona* 22 15 1 189 0 43Cal* 20 9 0 173 2 40Arizona State DNPStanford 12 5 0 94 0 45Wash. State 12 7 1 82 0 22Oregon* 49 29 1 249 1 22USC* 39 21 1 266 1 44Fresno State* 31 11 1 96 1 27Totals 325 173 9 2,067 10 54

2002 Olson PassingGame PA PC INT YDS TD LGColo. St. 3 2 0 24 0 15Okla. State 2 0 0 0 0 0Colorado DNPSan Diego St. 3 2 0 22 0 16Oregon St. DNPOregon DNPCal 7 5 0 58 0 24Stanford DNPWashington* 27 13 0 189 0 42Arizona* 12 7 0 111 1 37USC* 17 8 1 121 0 35Wash. State* 27 13 2 163 2 39New Mexico* 6 3 1 14 0 17Totals 104 53 4 702 3 42* indicates game started

UCLA Career Passing (ranked by completions)Years PA PC TD YDS PCT.

1. Cade NcNown ’95-98 1250 694 68 10,708 .5552.Tom Ramsey ’79-82 751 441 50 6,168 .5873. Cory Paus ’99-02 816 439 42 6,877 .5384. Drew Olson ’02- 770 422 33 5,334 .5485. Troy Aikman ‘97-98 627 406 41 5,298 .648

UCLA 4,000-Yard Career PassersYears PA PC TD YDS PCT.

1. Cade NcNown ’95-98 1250 694 68 10,708 .5552. Cory Paus ’99-02 816 439 42 6,877 .5383. Tom Ramsey ’79-82 751 441 50 6,168 .5874. Tommy Maddox ’90-91 670 391 33 5,363 .5845. Drew Olson ’02- 770 422 33 5,334 .5496. Troy Aikman ’87-88 627 406 41 5,298 .6487. Wayne Cook ‘91-94 612 352 34 4,723 .5758. Dennis Dummit ’69-70 552 289 29 4,356 .5249. Gary Beban ’65-67 465 243 23 4,087 .522

UCLA Career Total Offense LeadersYears Rush Pass YDS

1. Cade NcNown ’95-98 577 10,708 11,2852. Cory Paus ’99-02 -427 6,877 6,4503. Tom Ramsey ’79-82 87 6,168 6,2554. Tommy Maddox ’90-91 837 5,363 5,4825. Gary Beban ’65-67 1,271 4,087 5,3586. Troy Aikman ’87-88 -4 5,298 5,2947. Drew Olson ’02- -160 5,334 5,1748. Wayne Cook ’91-94 -185 4,723 4,538

UCLA Single Season Total Offense LeadersYear Rush Pass YDS

1. Cade NcNown ’98 182 3,470 3,6522. Cade McNown ’97 26 3,116 3,1423.Tom Ramsey ’82 138 2,986 3,1244.Troy Aikman ’88 83 2,771 2,8545. Tommy Maddox ’90 148 2,682 2,8306. Drew Olson ’04 106 2,565 2,6717. Tommy Maddox ’91 -29 2,681 2,6528. Cade McNown ’96 58 2,424 2,4829. Troy Aikman ’87 -87 2,527 2,44010. Wayne Cook ’94 -145 2,501 2,356

#4JARRAD PAGE

STRONG SAFETY

6-2 • 220 • SR.SAN LEANDRO, CASAN LEANDRO HS

UCLA — In his three seasons as UCLA‘s starting strong safety, Jarrad hasestablished himself as an aggressive, hard-hitting performer who shouldcontend for post-season honors in 2005 … Started 33 of his 37 careergames … Also an outstanding professional prospect in baseball, he did notparticipate in Spring Practice while playing with the Bruin baseball team.2004 — In his third season as the starting strong safety, Page rankedsecond on the team with 79 tackles (46 solos), tied for first in interceptions(three) and second with seven passes broken up … He was T-16th in thePac-10 in tackles (6.58), 10th in interceptions (0.25) and T-11th in fumblesforced (0.18) … Named honorable mention All-Pac-10 … Against OklahomaState, he was credited with nine tackles … Due to a strained heel, he did notstart at Illinois but came off the bench to record three solo tackles … He alsoforced two first-half fumbles before missing much of the second half due tomuscle cramps … At Washington, he was second on the squad with 10tackles, including one for loss … Against San Diego State, he contributed sixtackles … Made nine tackles vs. Arizona … At Cal, he made six tackles …Also returned a punt 34 yards … Made five tackles at Arizona State and afourth-quarter interception that led to a touchdown and a 42-31 lead …Against Stanford, he made an interception for the second straight week andit led to UCLA’s first touchdown … He was also credited with seven tackles… Against Washington State, he made eight tackles … At Oregon, he madesix tackles, including one for loss, and his third interception of the year at theBruin 17-yard line … Made six tackles and broke up one pass against USC… Made four tackles against Wyoming in the Las Vegas Bowl.2003 — Made 55 tackles in 12 games to rank sixth on the team … Tied forthe team lead with three interceptions, returning one for a touchdown(Washington) … Earned All-Pac-10 honorable mention … Made six tacklesat Colorado … Made three stops against Illinois … Added four tackles atOklahoma … Made seven stops against San Diego State … AgainstWashington, he made four tackles and returned an interception 24 yardsfor a touchdown which gave UCLA a 32-16 lead early in the fourth quarter… Did not play at Arizona due to a sprained and bruised shoulder whichsnapped a string of 15 straight starting assignments … Returned to startinglineup against Cal and made four tackles, including one for loss … AgainstArizona State, he made three stops … Totaled five tackles, including one forloss, and made his second interception of the season at Stanford …Credited with five tackles vs. Washington State, including 0.5 for loss andmade an interception and a fumble recovery … Against Oregon, he madefour tackles … Recorded five tackles, including three for loss, and recovereda fumble in the game at USC … Had three stops in the bowl game againstFresno State … Overall, he started all 12 games in which he appeared andplayed at least 65 snaps eight times.2002 — Page saw action in all 13 games and started the final 10 contestsat strong safety … Named first-team Freshman All-America and first-teamFreshman All-Conference by The Sporting News … Became the first Bruinsafety since Kenny Easley in 1977 to start as many as 10 games as a truefreshman … Moved into the starting lineup when Matt Ware moved fromfree safety (Ben Emanuel moved from strong to free safety) to cornerback forthe San Diego State game … Started the last 10 games of the season …Finished sixth on the team with 43 tackles and had two interceptions and


six pass defenses … Also served as a member of the punt return, field goalblock, kickoff and punt units on special teams during the season … Had twotackles against both Colorado State and Oklahoma State … Had two stopsin the game against Colorado … Had two tackles in his first career start atSan Diego State … Added three stops at Oregon State … Had five tacklesand a pass deflection against Oregon … Made one tackle for loss atCalifornia … Totaled four tackles against Stanford … Made eight tackles inthe win at Washington … Also made his first career interception against theHuskies which set up a field goal early in the second half … At Arizona, hemade three stops … Credited with two tackles and one pass defenseagainst USC … Made one tackle against Washington State … Made his10th straight start of the season in the bowl game win over New Mexico …Totaled eight tackles in the bowl game and returned an interception 29-yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter which put UCLA ahead 20-7.UCLA BASEBALL — The centerfielder had 25 starts in 2005 and finishedwith one home run, 11 runs scored, four stolen bases and nine runs battedin … Had 32 starts in 2004 … Hit a home run in his first collegiate at-batagainst Fresno State … Batted .233 for the season with three home runs, 26runs scored, 19 RBI and six stolen bases.HIGH SCHOOL — Earned three varsity letters at San Leandro, CA HS forcoach Danny Calcagno … Rated No. 6 CB in nation and four-star prospectby PacWest Football … Rated No. 2 CB in West by PacWest Football.com …The Sporting News Hot 101 (No. 58) … PrepStar All-American and No. 5 DBin West … Rated No. 45 player in Far West (CA/HI/NV) by SuperPrep …Member of Tacoma News Tribune Western 100 … Second-team All-State(Cal Hi Sports) … Orange County Register Fab 15 second team … Selectedto play in the 2002 North-South Shrine All-Star game … As a senior, hemade 99 tackles, including four tackles for loss and two sacks … Made fiveinterceptions, including one for a touchdown … Also rushed for 1,014 yardsand 16 touchdowns on 84 carries … Caught 18 passes for 432 yards andfour touchdowns … Pre-season SuperPrep All-American (No. 17 DB innation and No. 20 player in Far West) … As a junior, he made 92 tackles,including four sacks and seven for losses, and four interceptions … He alsorecovered three fumbles … Earned All-State recognition as a junior …Team posted a three-year record of 34-4 in his career and won two straightleague titles and three straight NCS (North Coast Section) championships inDivision I …Three of the four losses came to Concord, CA De La Salle in theNCS 4A championship game … Also lettered three years in baseball forcoach Jason Bugg …Batted .346 in his junior year with four home runs and54 RBI … Selected by Milwaukee in the fifth round of the 2002 Major LeagueBaseball draft … Selected by Colorado in the 32nd round of the 2005 MLBdraft … Lettered three seasons in basketball for coach Aaron Obrient.PERSONAL — Full Name: Jarrad Matthew Page … Born: October 19, 1984in Oakland, CA … Parents: John, Sr., and Carolyn Page … Has one brother,John, Jr., who graduated from UCLA in 1998 … List his biggest thrills insports as advancing to the North Coast Section finals in football againstConcord De La Salle and winning the State baseball tournament and goingto the regionals … Admires NBA star Allen Iverson for his heart and workethic … Political Science major.

Varsity Statistics - J. Page

Tackles

Year TT T-AT Sacks TFL INT(td)2002 43 33-10 0 1-2 2-43(1)2003 55 37-18 0 5.5-9 3-53(1)2004 79 46-33 0 2.0-3 3-20(0)Totals 177 116-61 0 8.5-14 8-116(2)

Career HighsTackles: 10 at Washington, 2004

#17AARON PEREZ

PUNTER

6-2 • 232 • FR.**POMONA, CA

CHARTER OAK HSUCLA — Enters Fall camp as the heir-apparent to Chris Kluwe as the team'spunter … Possesses a strong leg, which he displayed during Spring drills.2004 — Did not see action in his first year in the program and has fourseasons of eligibility remaining.

HIGH SCHOOL — Played four years of football at Charter Oak HS in Covina,CA for coach Louis Farrar … PrepStar All-American … Five-star prospect byMax Emfinger … Ranked No. 3 kicker in the nation and a three-star prospectby rivals.com … Rated No. 75 prospect in California by rivals.com … Four-star prospect by TheInsiders.com … Rated No. 81 prospect in California bySuperPrep … No. 92 prospect in the West according to TheInsiders.com …Member of Tacoma News Tribune Western 100 … Two-time first-team All-State (Cal-Hi Sports.com) … First-team All-CIF Southern Section … All-CIFDivision VI first-team … Los Angeles Times All-San Gabriel Valley … Three-time first-team all-league selection … SuperPrep All-Region pick … Selectedfor the Shrine All-Star Football Classic … As a senior, he averaged 42.9yards per kick and placed 11 punts inside the 20-yard line … Had a 75%kickoff / touchback percentage … Had a long punt of 83 yards …Three-time first-team all-league selection … As a junior, he averaged 41.5 yardsper kick … As a sophomore, he was selected to the first-team All-CIFDivision VII squad … Also lettered three years in soccer for coach RichardSiciliano … Played for the LaVerne Lazers soccer club which was rankedamong the top 25 in the nation.PERSONAL — Full Name: Aaron Louis Perez … Born: August 28, 1986 inCovina, CA … Parents: Louis and Heidi Perez … Has one brother, Alex …Lists his biggest thrill in sports as booting an 81-yard punt in his sophomoreseason during the CIF finals which pinned the opponent inside its 10-yardline late in the fourth quarter … Patterns his style of play after former BruinAll-America kicker/punter Chris Sailer … Hobbies include training andspending time with family and friends … Director’s Honor Roll in Fall 2004and Winter 2005 … Major undeclared.

#32MICHAEL PITRE

FULLBACK

5-11 • 230 • SO.**ANAHEIM, CA

EL MODENA HSUCLA — Established himself as an outstanding fullback after missing all ofthe 2003 season with neck problems … One of the unsung players on theteam, he possesses outstanding leadership skills … Fine blocker whoexcels at catching the football … Missed most of Spring drills due to ahamstring strain, but will be ready for camp.2004 — Pitre, an honorable mention All-Pac-10 selection, was one of thepleasant surprises of 2004 … Standout blocker … Winner of UCLA’s JerryLong “Heart” Award … Against Washington, he was a key contributor toMaurice Drew’s record-setting rushing day … Against San Diego State, hecarried the ball once (first carry by a Bruin fullback all year) and made a 47-yard reception … Against Arizona, he scored UCLA’s first touchdown,taking on a 28-yard run with a screen pass … Made one reception for 15yards at Cal … At Arizona State, he made two receptions for eight yards …Against Stanford, he made the first start of his career … Caught one passfor 13 yards versus Washington State … Made two receptions for nine yardsat Oregon … Carried once for four yards and made one reception for fouryards against USC … Did not play in the Las Vegas Bowl (hip flexor injury).2003 — Did not see action in his first year in the program and has threeseasons of eligibility remaining.HIGH SCHOOL — Played linebacker and fullback for four years at ElModena High School in Orange, CA under coach Jason Hitchens … RatedNo. 8 FB in the West by PacWestFootball.com … PrepStar All-Region …SuperPrep All-FarWest (No. 103 prospect) … TheInsiders.com two-starselection … Two-star selection by rivals.com at inside linebacker … RankedNo. 25 FB by Tom Lemming … As a senior, he rushed for 675 yards and ninetouchdowns on 102 attempts … Defensively, he made 75 tackles, includingeight sacks … Pre-season Rivals/PrepStar magazine All-West selection atlinebacker … As a junior, he was CIF-SS All-Division VI as a linebacker …Three-times all-league … Had three career interceptions, returning two fortouchdowns … Earned Hardest Hitter Award … Also played basketball fortwo seasons for coach MacLaughlin.PERSONAL — Full Name: Michael Jonathan Pitre … Born: January 3, 1985in Fontana, CA … Parent: Michael Pitre … Has three sisters, Michelle, Jamiand Rochelle … Biggest thrill in sports is helping his team win its league titlefor three straight seasons … Hobbies include PlayStation … History major.


Varsity Statistics - M. PitreRushingYear TCB Yds YL Net Avg TD Lg2004 2 4 0 4 2.0 0 4

ReceivingYears No Yds Avg TD Lg2004 10 128 12.8 1 47

Career HighsRushing Yards: 4 vs. USC, 2004Receptions: 2, in multiple games, last at Oregon, 2004Receiving Yards: 47 vs. San Diego State, 2004

#89MATT RANEY

TIGHT END

6-3 • 245 • SR.BUCKEYE, AZBUCKEYE HS

UCLA — Did not participate in Spring drills due to surgery (sports hernia),but should be ready for Fall camp … Saw limited action last season aftertransferring to UCLA in January of 2004 … Has one year of eligibilityremaining and two years to complete it.2004 — Made his UCLA debut with two snaps versus Arizona … Playedtwo snaps against Stanford and six versus Oregon.JUNIOR COLLEGE — Played at Phoenix (AZ) College for coach Bill Laslett …As a sophomore, he made 27 receptions for 402 yards and one touchdown… Four-star tight end prospect by Max Emfinger … Rated No. 10 JC TE bycollegefootballnews.com … Earned two stars from TheInsiders.com andrivals.com.HIGH SCHOOL — Earned three varsity letters in football for coach RudyPacheko at Buckeye (AZ) Union HS … Played tight end and defensive end… He earned All-Region honors as a junior and senior … Played in the 4A/5A All-Star game and was selected to the West Valley News ’Dream Team’as a senior … Played basketball as a junior and was All-Region … NamedBuckeye HS Weight Lifter of the Year as a senior.PERSONAL — Full Name: Matthew Dylan Raney … Born: August 4, 1983 inPhoenix, AZ … Parents: Bill and Pam Raney … Has one brother, Cody, andone sister, Jobrina … Lists NFL performer Jeremy Shockey as the player hepatterns his style of play after … Likes to play basketball … History major.

#74NATHANIEL SKAGGS

DEFENSIVE TACKLE

6-4 • 275 • FR.**SAN DIEGO, CA

RANCHO BERNARDO HSUCLA — This talented, hard-working youngster should battle for playingtime at defensive tackle … Showed plenty of promise last season whilecompeting with the scout team … Was the most improved defensivelineman during Spring drills … Runs well, plays hard and is strong … EntersFall camp in the two-deep at the nose position.2004 — Did not see action in his first year in the program and has fourseasons of eligibility remaining … Moved from offense to defense early inFall camp … Co-defensive winner of the Charles Pike Memorial Award forOutstanding Scout Team Player.HIGH SCHOOL — Attended Rancho Bernardo HS in San Diego, CA from2002-04 and played offensive tackle, guard and defensive end for coachRon Hamamoto … Also attended R.A. Long High School in Longview, WAfrom 2000-02 … Played three years of varsity football … Rated No. 55prospect in the West by Tom Lemming … Rated No. 98 prospect in

California by SuperPrep … Two-star selection by TheInsiders.com andrivals.com … Served as team captain his senior season … Named teamOffensive Lineman of the Year following his senior season … Credited with120 knockdown blocks as a senior offensive guard … Selected All-CIF SanDiego section … PrepStar all-region … First-team All-Palomar League …Earned All-San Diego City honors … Team placed first in Palomar Leaguehis senior season … Twice named North County Times Athlete of the Week… Six-time San Diego Union Tribune Athlete of the Week … Two-time SanDiego Union Tribune All-Academic team … As a sophomore, he wasnamed first-team All-Cowlitz County … Greater St. Helen's All-Academichonors … Selected to Daily News' All-Area Dream Team … Named All-Conference as an offensive lineman … Also lettered four years in wrestling… Two-time team captain … Earned All-CIF San Diego section honors … Asa junior, he was named Outstanding Heavyweight Wrestler at five out of sixtournaments … Posted a record of 43-6 … 16-time tournament heavyweightchamp … First-team All-North County … Named team's Most ValuableWrestler his junior and senior seasons … Finished fifth at regionals as asophomore … Third at CIF as a junior … First in CIF and at Masters as asenior … Finished fourth in the California State Wrestling Championships asa senior … Posted a record of 33-2 with 23 pins … Also participated in track(100m, 400m, shot (56 ft.), discus).PERSONAL — Full Name: Nathaniel Qreig Skaggs … Born: November 3,1985 in San Diego … Parents: Craig and Heidi Skaggs … Has one brother,Kiel … Lists cyclist Lance Armstrong as the athlete he admires the most …Hobbies include playing bass guitar, watching movies and hanging outwith friends … Dad played football for San Diego State, 1983-87 … Majorundeclared.

#18MATTHEW SLATER

FLANKER

5-11 • 197 • SO.**ORANGE, CASERVITE HS

UCLA — Matthew is one of several young receivers who will try to earnplaying time this season … Practiced with the playing squad most of the lasttwo seasons … Did not appear in a game as a true freshman and saw hisfirst game action in 2004 … He was the most improved of the wide receiversduring Spring drills … Figures to contribute with continued growth in thearea of fundamentals … Possesses sprinter’s speed.2004 — Saw limited action as a second-year freshman … Appeared ingames against Illinois, Arizona and Stanford.2003 — Did not see action in his first season in the program and has threeseasons of eligibility remaining … Was handicapped the first few weeks ofpractice with ‘turf toe‘ and by the time he was healthy, it was decided heshould redshirt.HIGH SCHOOL — Lettered in football for two seasons for coach Larry Tonerat Servite HS in Anaheim, CA … All-West selection by Prep Star … Three-star selection by rivals.com … Rated No. 75 prospect in the West byrivals.com … Ranked No. 56 nationally among receivers by rivals.com …Two-time All-Serra League selection … As a senior, he made 39 receptionsfor 707 yards and five touchdowns … Standout performer in track for coachRichard Gibbs, he finished second (tied) at the CIF State meet in the 100m(10.67) and fourth in the 200m (21.39) … His 4 x 100m relay team was CIFchampion … Selected 2003 Orange County Register Boys Track and FieldAthlete of the Year as a senior … As a junior, he made 23 catches for 333yards and two touchdowns … Won the CIF Division III 100 and 200 meters… Owns Servite school records in the 100 (10.62) and 200 meters (21.39).PERSONAL — Full Name: Matthew Wilson Slater … Born: September 9,1985 … Parents: Jackie and Annie Slater … Father is a former Los AngelesRam and an NFL Hall of Fame offensive lineman … Has one brother, David… Lists his biggest athletic thrill to date as turning a disappointing seniortrack season around with a second place finish in the State 100 meter event… NFL receiver Isaac Bruce is the athlete he admires most and after whomhe patterns his style of play … Enjoys participating in Children Ministrieswith his Church in his spare time … Director’s Honor Roll in Spring 2004 …Political Science major.


#48WILLIAM SNEAD

DEFENSIVE END

6-4 • 253 • SO.**OAKLAND, CASKYLINE HS

UCLA — Athletic performer who has the ability to help the Bruins on theedge … Made smooth transition to defensive end from linebacker during2004 Fall camp … Excels at pressuring the quarterback and has gainedvaluable experience against the run … Showed improvement duringSpring Practice … He is fast, quick and plays hard… Has a chance todevelop into a special player … Will battle Kyle Morgan for the starting jobat left end.2004 — In his first year of action, Snead appeared in all 12 games as areserve defensive end … On the year, he made six tackles, including onequarterback sack … He played at least 20 defensive snaps on threeoccasions — including a best of 29 at Arizona State … Made three tacklesagainst Oklahoma State and broke up a pass at Cal … At Arizona State,Snead recorded two tackles, including a five-yard sack … Credited with onetackle against Wyoming in the Las Vegas Bowl.2003 — Did not see action in his first season in the program and has threeseasons of eligibility remaining.HIGH SCHOOL — Played three varsity seasons of football at Skyline HS inOakland, CA for coach John Beam … SuperPrep All-FarWest (No. 70prospect) … Rated No. 7 defensive end in West by PacWestFootball.com …A three-star selection and No. 60 outside linebacker nationally by rivals.com… TheInsiders.com two-star selection … Ranked No. 105 among defensiveends by The Insiders.com … Named first-team all-league … Linebacker ofthe Year in high school as a senior … Silver Bowl champions … OALchampions … Cal-Hi Sports Nor-Cal Defensive Player of the Year …Recorded 96 tackles, with 36 tackles for loss, including 11 sacks and fivefumbles caused as a senior … Also recovered two fumbles and returnedtwo interceptions for touchdowns … Had 12 catches on offense and scoredtwo touchdowns … Earned letters in basketball, for coaches Webster andCornelius, and in track and field for coach Cooks.PERSONAL — Full Name: William Charles Snead … Born: May 4, 1985 inOakland, CA … Parents: Stanley and Mildred Snead … Has one brother,Michael, and two sisters, Celsa and Janine … Lists his biggest thrill in sportsas being a part of championship teams in high school … Hobbies includehanging out with friends, playing basketball and listening to music … Sister,Celsa, attended UCLA … English major.

Varsity Statistics - W. Snead

TacklesYear TT T-AT Sacks TFL INT (Td)2004 6 2-4 1.0-5 1.0-5 0

Career HighsTackles: 3 vs. Oklahoma State, 2004Tackles for Loss: 1 vs. Arizona State, 2004

#45JIMMY STEPHENS

FULLBACK

6-2 • 244 • SO.**TORRANCE, CA

BISHOP MONTGOMERY HSUCLA — Versatile performer who figures to battle for playing time atfullback … Took advantage of Michael Pitre’s absence during SpringPractice and made outstanding progress … Possesses good all-aroundfootball skills.

2004 — Saw limited action as a second-year freshman … Played late in theyear on special teams … Appeared in three games (San Diego State,California and Stanford) for one snap each at fullback.2003 — Did not see action in his first year in the program and has threeseasons of eligibility remaining.HIGH SCHOOL — Played three years of football at Bishop Montgomery HSin Torrance, CA for coaches Arnold Ale and Jimmy Sims … Outstanding all-around athlete … Played both defense (linebacker and end) and offense(tailback, fullback, tight end and wide receiver) in high school … Also couldcontribute as an H-back … Earned first-team all-league honors for threestraight seasons … Named Defensive Player of the Year as a junior andteam MVP as a senior … Rushed for 427 yards and added 323 receivingyards as a senior and scored 12 touchdowns … Had 74 tackles, oneinterception and four sacks on defense … All-CIF middle blocker in volleyballand first-team All-Del Rey league as a junior … Team Offensive Player of theYear for 2002.PERSONAL — Full Name: James Brett Stephens … Born: January 17, 1985in Torrance, CA … Parents: Brett and Kathleen Stephens … Has onebrother, Eddie, and one sister, Lucy … Lists his biggest thrill in sports asreturning an interception for a touchdown in the homecoming game of hissophomore season … Tight end Jeremy Shockey of the NY Giants is theathlete he admires and after whom he patterns his style of play … Hobbiesinclude volleyball, billiards, ping-pong, weight-lifting … History major.

#74NOAH SUTHERLAND

OFFENSIVE TACKLE

6-4 • 290 • SO.**VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

KELLAM HSUCLA — Made the switch to offensive tackle during Spring Practice and willcompete for playing time on the strong side … A hard worker with goodathletic skills, he gained valuable game experience a year ago at defensivetackle.2004 — As a redshirt freshman, he appeared in eight games along thedefensive line … He played 25 defensive snaps against Oklahoma Stateand 13 at Arizona State … On the year, he made two tackles, a solo againstOklahoma State and an assist versus Wyoming.2003 — Did not see action in his first year in the program and has threeseasons of eligibility remaining.HIGH SCHOOL — Attended Kellam High School in Virginia Beach, VA from2000-2003 and earned letters at defensive end and offensive tackle infootball while playing for coach Chris Dewitt … Attended Indian River HS inChesapeake, VA from 1999-2000 and played football for coach Bob Parker… Selected PrepStar All-Region as a senior … SuperPrep All-MidAtlantic/Virginia (No. 21 prospect) … Two-star selection by rivals.com …TheInsiders.com two-star selection … Rated No. 122 nationally at defensiveend by The Insiders.com … A pre-season rivals/PrepStar magazine All-Atlantic selection… Earned All-District honors as his team placed third in theDistrict … As a senior, he was credited with 56 tackles, five sacks and 14tackles for loss … Had one fumble caused, one fumble recovered, threetipped passes and two passes defensed … Served as team captain hissenior season … As a junior, he was selected All-District, All-Region andAll-Tidewater area … His team won the District championship and was theregional runner-up while placing sixth in the State … As a junior, he madeapproximately 70 tackles, including six sacks … Had 13 tackles for loss, twoblocked field goals, six tipped passes and two fumbles caused … Alsoearned letters in track and field for coach Tom Bernard (shot, discus, 100m).PERSONAL — Full Name: Noah Andrew Sutherland … Born: April 9, 1985in Norfolk, VA … Parent: Barbara Kingan … Has one brother, Adam …Biggest thrill in sports was when his team won the District title and defeatedSalem before a large crowd in the first round of the playoffs … Lists JevonKearse of the Philadelphia Eagles as the athlete he patterns his style of playafter … Hobbies include basketball, writing and reading … History major.

Varsity Statistics - N. Sutherland

TacklesYear TT T-AT Sacks TFL INT (Td)2004 2 1-1 0 0 0


#33CHRISTIAN TAYLOR

INSIDE LINEBACKER

6-0 • 220 • SO.**SALINAS, CASALINAS HS

COLLEGE — Transferred to UCLA from the Air Force Academy … Sat out the2004-05 season following the transfer … Practiced well and was a winnerof UCLA’s Charles Pike Memorial Award for Scout Team Player of the Year… Enjoyed a productive Spring Practice … Tough and physical against therun, he will compete for playing time this season.HIGH SCHOOL — Played three seasons of varsity football for coach MarkIronside at Salinas, CA HS … Saw action at strong safety and running back… Named All-Central Coast Section and All-Nor Cal for football … NamedAll-League and All-County for football, basketball and volleyball … Servedas team captain for football and volleyball … Named team MVP in footballand volleyball … Team won the Central Coast Section Div. II championshipin 2002 … Played two seasons of volleyball as an outside hitter and one ofbasketball as a forward.PERSONAL — Full Name: Christian Steven Taylor … Born: March 26, 1985in Boston, MA … Parents: Steve and Kathy Taylor … Has one brother, Kyle,and one sister, Meghan, who both attended UCLA … Lists his biggest thrillin sports as posting a win over his rival school in football during his seniorseason for the first time in over 20 years … Hobbies include ping-pong,snowboarding and guitar … NFL star John Lynch is the player after whomhe patterns his style of play … Lists missionary work as his career objective… History major.

#8JUNIOR TAYLOR

SPLIT END

6-1 • 213 • SR.MESA, AZMESA HS

UCLA — The veteran of the receiving corps, enjoyed a breakout season in2004 and should build on that this year … Enters his senior campaign with70 career receptions and ranks 21st on UCLA’s career chart … Can playboth split end and flanker … Provides good leadership to a young group ofreceivers … Very team oriented in his approach to the game and loves tomake the big play.2004 — Started 11 of 12 games, missing only against Stanford … Tied forsecond on the team with 32 receptions and 463 yards (14.5 avg.) … Had 17first downs … His mark of 38.6 yards per game ranked 19th in the Pac-10,while his 2.67 receptions per game ranked T-22nd … Earned UCLA’sGeorge W. Dickerson Award for Outstanding Offensive Player against USC… Started the season-opener against Oklahoma State, but did not make areception … At Illinois, he made two catches for 34 yards, producing firstdowns with both … At Washington, he made four receptions for 41 yards -- all in the second half … Made a key third-down reception for a first downon UCLA’s fourth quarter field goal drive … Made an 18-yard catch-and-runon third down in UCLA’s final possession, to help run more than five minutesoff the clock … Against San Diego State, he made three catches for 16 yards… Against Arizona, he made three receptions for 21 yards … At Cal, hemade two receptions for 15 yards … At Arizona State, he tied for the teamlead with five receptions for 63 yards … Against Stanford, he made threereceptions for 29 yards … Against Washington State, he made two receptionsfor 29 yards, including a long of 20 … At Oregon, he caught a third-downslant pass at the Bruin 25 and raced untouched to the end zone for an 83-yard third-quarter touchdown, the seventh-longest pass completion inUCLA history … On the day, he made two catches for 97 yards … AgainstUSC, he made five receptions for a team-high 89 yards, all in the secondhalf, and three first downs … His 20-yard reception set up Manuel White’s

touchdown run and he made a 39-yard catch on UCLA’s fourth-quartertouchdown drive … In the Las Vegas Bowl, he made a 29-yard touchdowncatch to get the Bruins on the scoreboard.2003 — Appeared in all 13 games and started twice … Finished the yearranked fourth on the team with 24 receptions, good for 302 yards (12.6 avg.)and one touchdown … His 302 yards ranked third on the squad … AgainstColorado, he made two catches for eight yards … Had one catch for fiveyards against Illinois … Caught two passes for 13 yards at Oklahoma …Made a career-high seven catches for 110 yards in a starting role againstSan Diego State … Scored UCLA's first touchdown against the Aztecs witha 41-yard scoring grab … Also ran 10 yards on a reverse … Five of hiscatches were for first downs … Made one reception for 38 yards versusWashington … At Arizona, he made four catches for 44 yards … In the winover Cal, he made two catches for 49 yards, including a 21-yard grab onUCLA's first touchdown scoring drive and a 28-yard catch on the touchdowndrive at the start of the second half … Against Arizona State, he made twocatches for 14 yards … Made two catches for 17 yards at Stanford … Alsohad one rushing attempt for three yards … Suffered a hip pointer againstWashington State and did not make a reception … Played against Oregon,but did not make a catch … Made one catch for four yards at USC … Startedagainst Fresno State, but did not make a catch … Played at least 30 snapsin 10 games, including a best of 48 versus San Diego State.2002 — Saw action in all 13 games and started three times, including thelast two contests … On the year, he made 14 catches for 167 yards and onetouchdown … Had four rushing attempts for 103 yards and one touchdown… Scored the first touchdown of the season for the Bruins, on his first careertouch of the football, when he went 49 yards on a reverse … It marked thefirst offensive touchdown by a true freshman since DeShaun Foster versusUSC in 1998 … Against Colorado, he made the first two receptions of hiscareer for 29 yards and added a 10-yard run on a reverse … Had a 16-yardreception at San Diego State … At Cal, he gained six yards on a reverse …At Washington, his 38-yard run on a 'swinging gate' play led to a UCLA fieldgoal … Caught two passes for six yards at Arizona … Made an 11-yardcatch in the USC game during a fourth quarter touchdown drive … Startedat split end against Washington State and made four catches for 86 yards… Caught a 39-yard touchdown pass from Drew Olson with 41 secondsremaining in the first half …Caught four passes for 19 yards vs. New Mexico.HIGH SCHOOL — Earned three varsity letters in football for coach BillMcKane at Mesa, AZ HS … Member of PrepStar Dream Team (No. 14 WR)… PrepStar All-American (No. 3 WR in West) … PrepStar Super 30 All-Western Region (No. 18 prospect) … Rated nation’s No. 10 WR byFoxStudentSports.com … SuperPrep All-American (No. 16 WR) … SuperPrepAll-Far West/Arizona (No. 4 prospect) … Tom Lemming All-American (No.93 prospect) and All-West (No. 15 prospect) … Member of rivals 100 (No. 81prospect) … Student Sports Top 100 (No. 57 prospect) … Member of DallasMorning News Top 100 … Las Vegas Sun Super 11 second team … Memberof Long Beach Press-Telegram’s Best in the West (eight votes) … Ratednation’s No. 11 WR by rivals.com … As a senior, he made 49 receptions for689 yards and seven touchdowns … Scored three touchdowns on puntreturns and averaged 55 yards per return … Had eight rushes for 145 yardsand completed his only passing attempt … Returned two kickoffs fortouchdowns and averaged 43.2 yards per return … Made eight interceptionson defense and had 45 tackles … Named All-State on offense and defense… Selected All-Republic, All-Tribune, All-Informant, All-City and All-Regionfirst-team on both sides of the ball … Team was City and Regional champs… Selected for and played in the first national High School All-Star game inDallas, TX … Chosen to play in the Arizona North/ South All-Star game …Named Arizona Southwest Offensive Player of the Year … Winner of theBest Receiver in the State award … In 1999, he made 41 receptions for 973yards and eight touchdowns for a run-oriented team … Rushed 15 times for238 yards and two touchdowns … Completed all three passing attemptsfor 125 yards and two touchdowns … Had a 101-yard kickoff return for atouchdown … On defense, he was credited with 50 tackles, five interceptionsand three forced fumbles … As a sophomore, he caught 13 balls for 228yards … Rushed seven times for 54 yards and had one pass completion fora 46-yard touchdown … On defense, he had 23 tackles, four sacks andblocked four punts and three field goals … Holds the school record for mostcatches in a game (13), longest punt return (70 yards), longest kickoff return(101 yards - a state record) and longest pass reception (75 yards) … Alsolettered in track and basketball for coaches Gary Butler and Sean Lynch.PERSONAL — Full Name: Clinton Marcus Taylor … Born: March 8, 1982 inIowa … Parents: Clinton and Wardaine Taylor … Has one brother, De, andone sister, Niya … His most memorable moment in sports came in highschool when he blocked a kick and his brother recovered the ball andscored a touchdown … Patterns his style of play after NFL receiver RandyMoss … Member of the Director’s Honor Roll in Winter 2004 and Spring2004 … History major.


Varsity Statistics - J. Taylor

ReceivingYear No Yds Avg TD Lg2002 14 167 11.9 1 392003 24 302 12.6 1 412004 32 463 14.5 2 83Totals 70 932 13.3 4 83

Career HighsReceptions: 7 vs. San Diego State, 2003Receiving Yards: 110 vs. San Diego State, 2003Receiving Touchdowns: 1, in multiple games, last vs. Wyoming, 2004

Career ReceptionsYears No Yds Avg TD

1. Craig Bragg ’01-04 193 2,845 14.74 192. Kevin Jordan ’92-95 179 2,548 14.23 123. Danny Farmer ’96-99 159 3,020 18.99 1917.Paul Bergmann ’79-83 85 1,076 12.66 519. Charles Arbuckle ’86-89 73 821 11.25 419. Tim Wrightman ’78-81 73 947 12.97 1021. Junior Taylor ’02- 70 932 13.31 4

#71SHANNON TEVAGA

OFFENSIVE GUARD

6-3 • 310 • SO.PARAMOUNT, CALA MIRADA HS

UCLA — Enjoyed a productive first year in the program, earning third-teamFreshman All-America honors … Figures to be the frontrunner at the strongguard position, where he started the final six games of the 2004 season …Made good progress during Spring drills, but missed the last week due toa fractured left hand.2004 — As a true freshman, he spent most of the first six weeks playing onthe PAT/field goal squad … Moved into the starting lineup at strong guardagainst Arizona State … He had previously played two snaps againstArizona and four snaps as an extra tight end at Cal … Went on to start thefinal six games (ASU, Stanford, Washington State, Oregon, USC and Wyoming)of the season … Played well once becoming a regular … Earned third-teamFreshman All-America honors and first-team Freshman All-Pac-10 acclaimfrom The Sporting News.HIGH SCHOOL — Played football for coach John Mele at La Mirada,CA HS… Rated the No. 22 prospect in the West and No. 21 OL prospect in thenation by TheInsiders.com … SuperPrep All-American (No. 36 OL) … RatedNo. 26 prospect in California by SuperPrep … Rated No. 36 prospect in theWest by Tom Lemming … Four-star nose tackle prospect by Max Emfinger… Four-stars by TheInsiders.com … PrepStar All-Region defensive selection… Ranked No. 30 OL by collegefootballnews.com … No. 15 OG nationallyand No. 37 prospect in the West by rivals.com … Three-star prospect byrivals.com and No. 27 prospect in California … Member of Tacoma NewsTribune Western 100 … First-team All-State (Cal-Hi Sports.com) … First-team All-CIF Southern Section … First-team All-CIF SS Division IV … LosAngeles Times All-Southeast / South Coast selection … Pre-season PrepStarAll-West … Named league MVP for the offensive and defensive lines …Served as team captain … As a senior, he made 55 tackles, including foursacks and 10 for loss … As a junior, he made 70 tackles with five sacks …Also competed in track and field for coach Brick … Named track team MVP.PERSONAL — Full Name: Shannon Lafitaga Tevaga … Born: October 29,1986 in Compton, CA … Parents: Savvi and Lei Tevaga … Has six brothersand sisters — Shareiff, Sonny, Tele, Mavis, Analei, InaMae … Lists hisbiggest sports thrill as getting pumped up to play on game day … Hobbiesinclude playing basketball … Major undeclared.

#3RODNEY VAN

CORNERBACK

6-1 • 185 • SO.LONG BEACH, CA

LONG BEACH POLY HSUCLA — One of several talented youngsters who will compete for playingtime, and possibly a starting role, at one of the cornerback positions …Possesses fine speed and outstanding cover skills … Performed very wellduring Spring drills.2004 — As a true freshman, he played on special teams in every game …Played much of the second half (17 snaps) at cornerback against Cal andplayed three snaps versus San Diego State … Made 12 tackles on the year… Had a special teams tackle at Washington … Credited with one tackleagainst San Diego State … Also made one tackle versus Arizona … At Cal,he made four tackles … Saw action on special teams against Arizona State,Stanford and Washington State … Made one tackle versus the Cougars …Played on special teams at Oregon … Made one tackle versus USC … Hadone tackle versus Wyoming.HIGH SCHOOL — Earned three letters in football for coach Raul Lara at PolyHS in Long Beach, CA … PrepStar All-American … Rated No. 15 CB in thenation by collegefootballnews.com … Ranked No. 31 prospect in the Westby TheInsiders.com … No. 13 CB in the nation and a four-star selection byTheInsiders.com … Four-star CB rating by Max Emfinger … Rated No. 32prospect in the West by Tom Lemming … SuperPrep All-American (No. 32DB) … Rated No. 28 prospect in California by SuperPrep … SuperPrep All-American … Rated No. 15 CB nationally and a three-star selection byrivals.com … No. 40 prospect in the West and No. 30 player in California byrivals.com … Member of Tacoma News Tribune Western 100 … Second-team All-State selection by Cal-Hi Sports.com … First-team All-CIF SSDivision I … As a senior, he made 84 tackles, including 54 solos … Madeone interception and recovered three fumbles … Returned two punts for atotal of 100 yards … As a junior, he made 52 tackles and one interception… Returned 10 punts for a total of 250 yards … As a sophomore, he wascredited with 15 tackles and two interceptions … Had one punt return for 50yards … Also lettered three years in track for coach Don Norford … Hadbest marks of 10.74 in 100m, 21.3 in 200m, 47.9 in 400m and 23-2 in longjump … Earned all-league and All-CIF track honors.PERSONAL — Full Name: Rodney Eric Van, Jr. … Born: June 8, 1986 in LongBeach … Parents: Pamela Harper and Rodney Van, Sr. … Has one brother,Xavier, and two sisters, Monique and Lashay … … Lists his biggest thrillsin sports as playing before 15,000 people in the high school championshipgame and jumping over 23 feet in the long jump … Favorite athletes areCharles Woodson (football) and Michael Johnson (track) … Hobbies includefishing and video games … Interested in a career in the legal profession …Major undeclared.

Varsity Statistics - R. Van

TacklesYear TT T-AT Sacks TFL INT (Td)2004 12 8-4 0 0 0

Career HighsTackles: 4 at California, 2004


#24BYRON VELEGA

CORNERBACK

5-10 • 190 • FR.**LONG BEACH, CA

LONG BEACH POLY HSUCLA — One of several talented youngsters who will compete for playingtime at cornerback this season … An aggressive performer, he gainedvaluable experience during Spring drills and injected himself into the battlefor a starting spot.2004 — Did not see action in his first year in the program and has fourseasons of eligibility remaining.HIGH SCHOOL — Earned three letters in football for coach Raul Lara at PolyHS in Long Beach, CA … Rated No. 50 nationally among cornerbacks byrivals.com … Rated No. 79 prospect in California by SuperPrep … First-team All-CIF Southern Section … First-team All-CIF Southern Section DivisionI … Los Angeles Times' All-Southeast/ South Coast selection … Three-starselection by rivals.com … Two-star prospect by TheInsiders.com … As asenior, he made 65 tackles and four interceptions while helping his teamreach the CIF finals … Credited with 21 pass deflections … Also blockedthree kicks and had four fumble recoveries … As a junior, he made 58tackles and had 18 pass deflections … Led his team in interceptions as ajunior and senior … Did not allow a touchdown pass to be thrown on himin three varsity seasons.PERSONAL — Full Name: Byron L. Velega … Born: March 19, 1986 in LosAngeles … Parents: John and Maria Velega … Has one brother, Brandon,and three sisters — Sherina, Precious and Samantha … Uncle, Toa Saipale,played football at UCLA from 1978-82 … Distant cousin of NFL standoutJunior Seau … Biggest thrills in sports were playing against the nation's top-ranked team from De La Salle High School and playing on television atKahuku High in Hawaii when he had two interceptions and was namedDefensive Player of the Game … Patterns his style of play after NFL starDeion Sanders … Major undeclared.

#40WESLEY WALKER

INSIDE LINEBACKER

6-3 • 238 • SR.DIAMOND BAR, CABISHOP AMAT HS

UCLA — Enters his senior season as one of the top linebackers on thesquad … Figures to compete for playing time at middle linebacker afterstarting at both outside and middle linebacker a year ago … Physical playerwho enjoyed his most productive season in 2004 … Did not participate inSpring drills due to an off-season arthroscopic procedure to remove tornmeniscus in his right knee, but will be ready for Fall camp.2004 — As a true junior, Walker ranked fourth (tied) on the team with 57tackles (33 solos) … He was fourth (tied) on the squad with 1.5 sacks and fifthwith 5.5 tackles for losses … Started 11 of 12 games — eight, including thefinal seven, outside and three inside, in place of Justin London … Won thestarting outside linebacker job during Fall camp … Started against OklahomaState and made eight tackles … Against Illinois, he moved inside and madefive tackles, including a six-yard sack … Came off the bench to replaceLondon and played most of the Washington contest in the middle, makingfour tackles and forcing one fumble … Started in the middle against SanDiego State and made a career-high nine tackles, and 0.5 sack … Startedin the middle against Arizona and made six tackles … At Cal, he startedoutside, but was not credited with a tackle … At Arizona State, he startedoutside and made five tackles, including one for loss … Against Stanford,he made five tackles … Made six tackles against Washington State …Made three tackles, including one for loss at Oregon … Credited with threetackles vs. USC … In the Las Vegas Bowl, he made three tackles, includingone for loss.

2003 — Appeared in 12 games with one start … Recorded 15 tackles on theseason … Stepped in for the injured Spencer Havner at Colorado, playing35 snaps and making seven tackles … Made his first career start againstIllinois (15 snaps) and had one tackle … Credited with one tackle againstboth Washington and Arizona … Had two stops in the overtime win againstCal … Made one tackle against Arizona State … Was a member of thekickoff, punt return and kickoff return special teams units … Played threesnaps against both Washington and USC.2002 — Appeared in 12 games … Credited with six tackles and one passdefense on the season … Saw defensive action (weakside linebacker)against Colorado, San Diego State, USC and Washington State … Was amember of the kickoff, kickoff return, punt return, punt and field goal blockunits on special teams … Had one tackle against Colorado … Made onestop at San Diego State … Had two tackles at Arizona … Made one stopagainst USC … Credited with one tackle against Washington State.HIGH SCHOOL — Earned three letters for coach Mike DiFiori at Bishop AmatHS in LaPuente, CA … SuperPrep All-American (No. 11 LB) … Rated No. 19player in Far West (CA/HI/NV) by SuperPrep … PrepStar All-American andNo. 2 LB in West … Rated No. 6 LB in West by PacWest Football.com … TomLemming All-West team (No. 57) … Rated No. 69 LB in the nation and three-star prospect by PacWest Football … Member of Tacoma News TribuneWestern 100 … All-CIF SS Division I first team … First-team L.A. Times All-SanGabriel Valley … Twice selected team Defensive MVP … 2001 Del ReyLeague Defensive Player of the Year … Selected to play in the 2002 North-South Shrine All-Star game … As a senior, he was credited with 125 tacklesin 11 games with three fumbles caused and three fumbles recovered …Also had one interception … Pre-season SuperPrep All-Far West (No. 106player) … As a junior, he made 110 tackles, including 15 for losses, and hadone interception … He also caused two fumbles and recovered three …Lettered three years in basketball for coach Ray Lokar … Earned three lettersin track for coach DeChon Burns (200m and high jump).PERSONAL — Full Name: Wesley Aaron Walker … Born: June 30, 1984 inLong Beach, CA … Parents: William and Kim Walker … Has one sister,Jessica … Lists his biggest athletic thrill as winning a CIF championship inbasketball … Patterns his style of play after NFL performer Derrick Brooks …… Relative of former Bruin and NFL star Fred McNeill … Hobbies includevideo games and hanging out with friends … Lists his career objective asbecoming a sports physician … Physiological Science major.

Varsity Statistics - W. Walker

TacklesYear TT T-AT Sacks TFL INT(Td)2002 6 3-3 0 0 02003 15 10-5 0 0 02004 57 33-24 1.5-8 5.5-15 0Totals 77 46-31 1.5-8 5.5-15 0

Career HighsTackles: 9 vs. San Diego State, 2004Tackles for Loss: 1.5 vs. San Diego State, 2004

#42AARON WHITTINGTON

OUTSIDE LINEBACKER

6-2 • 210 • SO.**ST. LOUIS, MO

HAZELWOOD EAST HSUCLA — Figures to be a big contributor in 2005 after gaining valuable gameexperience a year ago … Should compete for playing time at outsidelinebacker and figures to be a key special teams player … Possesses fineinstincts and quickness … Enjoyed a solid Spring Practice.2004 — Appeared in eight of 12 games, starting twice, in his first seasonof action … On the year, he made 18 tackles (eight solos) and was namedto The Sporting News’ All-Pac-10 Freshman team … Made his debutagainst Oklahoma State, making one tackle off the bench … Made his firstcareer start against Illinois and recorded a career-high eight tackles (foursolos) and two quarterback hurries … Started at Washington and madefour solo tackles and forced one fumble before suffering a hip pointer in thesecond half … Did not play against San Diego State … Had one tackle assistoff the bench versus Arizona and saw action against Cal and Arizona State


… Did not play on defense against Stanford or Washington State and madeone tackle off the bench against Oregon and USC … He made two tacklesagainst Wyoming … Played 45 snaps at Illinois … Averaged 11 defensivesnaps in the last three games (Oregon, USC and Wyoming).2003 — Did not see action in his first year in the program and has threeseasons of eligibility remaining.HIGH SCHOOL — Played four years of football for coach Cory Johnson atHazelwood East HS in St. Louis, MO … SuperPrep All-Midlands (No. 38prospect) … All-Midlands selection (No. 15 prospect) by Tom Lemming …PrepStar All-Region selection … Three-star selection by rivals.com … RatedNo. 22 nationally among weakside defensive ends by rivals.com … Earnedfirst-team All-State acclaim … TheInsiders.com two-star selection … RankedNo. 117 nationally among LBs by The Insiders.com … Credited with 105tackles, including 13 sacks, and caused five fumbles … A pre-season rivals/PrepStar magazine All-Midlands selection … As a junior, he made 130tackles, including a school record 15 quarterback sacks to earn first-teamAll-State honors … Brother, Benard, was with the Cincinnati Bengals andanother brother, Darryl, played at Missouri and on the Philadelphia Eagles… Also played four seasons of basketball for coach Ron Bank … Won theschool academic award in 2002 and 2003 … Recognized for his OutstandingStudent Leadership … Awarded School District Board of Education Kids onthe Move! scholarship … Winner of Hazelwood East High Most ValuableSpartan award … Earned the Tom Lombardo award in 2002 and 2003.PERSONAL — Full Name: Aaron Alan Whittington … Born: August 15, 1985in St. Louis … Parents: Allie and Odyster Whittington … Has six brothers andsisters … Admires Michael Jordan, because of his desire … Hobbiesinclude playing the piano, fishing and playing X Box … Member of FutureBusiness Leaders in America club at his high school … History major.

Varsity Statistics - A. WhittingtonTacklesYear TT T-AT Sacks TFL INT (Td)2004 18 8-10 0 0 0

Career HighsTackles: 8 at Illinois, 2004

#30DERRICK WILLIAMS

TAILBACK

5-10 • 208 • SO.**DOWNEY, CA

ST. JOHN BOSCO HSUCLA — This third-year sophomore will compete for playing time in thetailback rotation … Derrick possesses good speed, but can also gain thetough yards … He will also see action on special teams, especially onkickoff returns.2004 — Saw limited action as a second-year freshman … Played in eachof the last nine games, primarily on special teams … Carried the footballtwice for minus-two yards and returned one kickoff for 19 yards.2003 — Did not see action in his first season in the program and has threeseasons of eligibility remaining.HIGH SCHOOL — Earned four letters in football as a running back /cornerback for coach Kiki Mendoza at St. John Bosco HS in Bellflower, CA… SuperPrep All-American (No. 28 RB) … SuperPrep’s No. 27 prospect inFarWest … Rated No. 5 RB in West by PacWestFootball.com … All-West (No.38 prospect) by Tom Lemming … Rated No. 14 among fullbacks by TomLemming … rivals.com and The Insiders.com three-star selection … RatedNo. 21 among running backs by rivals.com … PrepStar All-Region selection… Rated No. 31 RB nationally by The Insiders.com … Member of TacomaNews Tribune Western 100 … Named to Long Beach Press-Telegram Bestin the West team (seven votes) … Selected honorable mention All-State byCalHiSports.com … All-CIF Southern Section first team … All-CIF-SS DivisionI first team … L.A. Times Southeast/South Coast Back of the Year … Rushedfor 1,104 yards and 11 touchdowns on 152 attempts as a senior … As acornerback, he made 44 tackles, forced three fumbles and recovered three… Served as team captain his junior and senior seasons … Named SerraLeague MVP as a senior … Pre-season Rivals/PrepStar All-West selection… As a junior, he rushed for 805 yards on 95 carries (8.4 avg.) and 10

touchdowns … Defensively, he made 61 tackles and two interceptions …Named second-team all-league after his sophomore and freshman seasons… Also earned two letters in basketball for coach Mat Hart and three lettersin baseball for coach Chris Jondle.PERSONAL — Full Name: Derrick L. Williams … Born: April 22, 1985 …Parents: Oscar Williams, Jr. and Frankie Mays … Has five sisters — Keisha,Angela, Carla, Rhonda, Deetricha … Cousin, John Jamar Williams alsoattended UCLA … Biggest thrill in sports was winning his high schoolleague championship in his senior season … Former NFL running backTerrell Davis is the athlete he most admires … Hobbies include fishing andreading … History major.

Varsity Statistics - D. Williams

RushingYear TCB Yds YL Net Avg TD Lg2004 2 0 -2 -2 -1.0 0 0

Kickoff ReturnsYears No Yds Avg TD Lg2004 1 19 19.0 0 19

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