Bruins depth DB who’s earning snaps on special teams
Joshua Dixon entered UCLA as a walk-on from Harvard-Westlake and, in the 2025 season, appeared in seven straight games for the Bruins, primarily on special teams, without recording a tackle. His calling card is toughness: he was a high-volume high school defender with a school-record 165 tackles in one season, plus 11 touchdowns, two interceptions, and forced fumbles as a senior. He looks like a reliable, high-effort depth piece with a strong football background and value in the kicking game—more grinder than headline-maker, but the kind of player coaches trust.
