Collin Schlee’s departure could put UCLA on the clock for another quarterback

UCLA quarterback Collin Schlee has entered the transfer portal so he can play a final season closer to his home state of Maryland. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press)

Depending on how things go over the next few weeks, UCLA could be back in the market for another quarterback.

Coach DeShaun Foster said Saturday that veteran quarterback Collin Schlee was entering the transfer portal because he wanted to spend his final college season closer to his home in Maryland, significantly thinning the team’s depth at the position.

“He had a great season for us last season, we’d love for him to stay,” Foster said, “but I completely understand. Being across the United States is difficult for some kids.”

Mostly used in running situations in his only season with the Bruins after transferring from Kent State, Schlee generated nearly twice as many yards on the ground (425) as he did through the air (217). His best performance came against Boise State in the L.A. Bowl, when Schlee ran for 127 yards and completed 11 of 16 passes for 78 yards and a touchdown.

Schlee’s departure leaves Ethan Garbers, Justyn Martin, Luke Duncan and Chase Griffin as the only quarterbacks on the spring roster. Incoming freshman quarterback Karson Gordon, who was in town to compete in the triple jump at the Arcadia Invitational, also attended practice Saturday.

Garbers and Griffin are the only quarterbacks who have started games at the college level, with Griffin’s last start coming in 2020. Does Foster plan to seek another seasoned quarterback in the transfer portal when it opens April 15?

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“We have — it’s like 15 days to figure it out,” Foster said before checking his watch. “Oh, hold on. Nine days — nine days to see if we want to address that. But…

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Publish date : 2024-04-06 21:30:59

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