UCLA’s depth DB with special-teams grit and academic polish
In the 2025 season, Brett Barry appeared in two games for UCLA, working on special teams and not recording any stats, so the real story is his role-player trajectory rather than a box-score splash. The 6-foot, 184-pound redshirt sophomore from Torrey Pines brings versatility, buy-in, and the kind of steady, low-drama defensive-back depth coaches love. He also earned UCLA’s Athletic Director’s Honor Roll in fall 2024 and, by all accounts, is a smart, team-first fit who could stick if you value reliability, academics, and special-teams toughness over headline-chasing upside.
