As it is with the end of every season, the UCLA Football team lost key pieces on both offense and defense due to graduation, as well as the NFL Draft. It’s bittersweet, as these players will be missed.
However, their departure opens the door for up and coming players to make their own names in Bruin lore.
This article will explore potential breakout players, who will see added responsibilities this coming year. If these athletes reach their potential, it should help UCLA overcome the 4-8 season they suffered in 2016.
Without further ado, here are the selections for UCLA’s breakout players of 2017.