Donavyn Pellot brings versatile, under-the-radar linebacker depth to UCLA
In the 2025 season, Donavyn Pellot was a steady reserve linebacker and special-teams piece for UCLA, appearing in all 12 games and finishing with 19 tackles, including a career-high six at Ohio State; over his Bruins career, he has 22 tackles, 1.0 tackle for loss, and 1.0 sack. Listed at 6-foot-1 to 6-foot-2 and 226 pounds for 2026, he profiles as a physical, multi-sport athlete whose value is versatility, effort, and downhill toughness rather than flashy numbers. He looks like a fit for a defense that wants reliable depth, special-teams juice, and a linebacker who can keep getting better.
