Experienced edge presence looking to turn UCLA’s front into a nuisance
In the 2026 season, Nico Davillier enters UCLA as a senior defensive lineman with real SEC seasoning: 34 games played, six starts, 34 career tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks at Arkansas before transferring to UCLA.[1] He’s appealing because he brings length, depth, and a proven motor off the edge, plus a reputation as a transfer the Bruins viewed as a high-upside defensive add.[1][9] The wrinkle: he did not see game action in his first UCLA season after joining in spring 2025, so the key question is whether he can convert pedigree into production now.[1][9]
