Overview
- The reported hire surfaced via a tweet citing Dobbs’ Instagram bio, with EssentiallySports noting he is set to join UCLA as an assistant linebackers coach.
- Dobbs worked in quality control for Chesney at James Madison in 2025 after a decorated playing career that included multiple All-America honors and Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year awards.
- He was part of a JMU staff credited in the report with winning Sun Belt East and overall titles and reaching the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game.
- Chesney took over after UCLA’s 3-9 season and has overseen a reported 41-player roster infusion, targeting experience and familiarity from his previous program.
- Notable additions cited include Sammy Omosigho, Aidan Mizell, Wayne Knight, Sahir West, and Riley Robell, while 2027 recruiting efforts feature four-star quarterback Dane Weber expressing strong interest in visits.