The UCLA Bruins have added some really high-end talent in the transfer portal this offseason, highlighted by quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Now, they just added a former local 4-star corner in Rodrick Pleasant.
After UCLA made a push during his initial recruiting, Pleasant ultimately committed to Oregon, a member of their 2023 class. After limited playing time, he entered the transfer portal last week. He will have three years of eligibility remaining.
CB Rodrick Pleasant Commits To UCLA Bruins
Pleasant was a former 4-star recruit out of Junipero Serra in Gardena, CA. He was the 9th-ranked CB in the entire 2023 class and the 98th-ranked overall player, according to On3 Industry Rankings.
During his freshman season in 2023, he appeared in seven games, garnering 4 tackles, 1 pass breakup, and 1 forced fumble. Last season, he utilized his red shirt after notching just one tackle in 4 appearances.
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Pleasant also ran track at Oregon, running the 100 meters as part of the 4×100 relay team.
His speed can certainly be utilized on the backend of the UCLA Bruins defense. He will join a fairly deep secondary, but will have the opportunity to compete for a rotational role.
The UCLA Bruins now rank 22nd in the On3 Transfer Portal rankings.