In his first year, quarterback Josh Rosen was heavily reliant on a number of players who departed following last season.
The two most noteworthy, Jordan Payton and Thomas Duarte, combined for 131 catches for 1,978 yards. Those totals represented 43.7 percent of UCLA’s total receptions and 52.8 percent of its receiving yards. Darren Andrews had a nice season, finishing third on the team with 43 catches for 443 yards, but he’s the only returning player that had a significant statistical contribution in 2015. The Bruins’ fourth- and fifth-leading pass catchers, running back Paul Perkins and receiver Devin Fuller, are also gone, which further stresses the Rosen’s need for help.