Marcus Almada brings big-frame upside and prep-production punch to UCLA's DL room
Marcus Almada enters UCLA as a 6-foot-4, 275-pound defensive lineman with real prep production and a stout recruiting profile: in 2025 at Tabor Academy, he logged 42 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks and an interception, and ESPN listed him as the No. 53 defensive lineman nationally and No. 3 player in Massachusetts. He looks like the kind of high-motor, disruptive front-seven piece coaches love—physical, explosive, and versatile enough to create havoc inside or on the edge. If you want a tough, productive lineman with upside, he’s a smart bet.
