Overview

• Coaches at UCLA’s fall camp have praised his work ethic, leadership, maturity and intelligence, with insiders calling his performance “special.”
• CBS Sports analysts say his arrival could translate into two to three extra wins, potentially lifting the Bruins to an eight-win season not seen in ten years.
• His transfer followed a contested NIL renegotiation at Tennessee, where he reportedly sought to raise his deal from $2.4 million to $4 million before entering the portal.
• Some evaluators highlight lingering concerns about his 2024 accuracy and red-zone effectiveness and wonder how he will adapt to UCLA’s pro-style offense.
• Volunteers fans have mocked his move on social media, criticizing him for prioritizing compensation over competition.