UCLA's Gritty Reserve RB with Pro-Caliber Burst
Cole Kinder, a 27-year-old former Newport Harbor standout who exploded for 304 rushing yards in a single high school game (2015) and notched 152 yards with 3 TDs vs. Pacifica (2016), joined UCLA as a reserve RB, logging 10 carries for 52 yards (5.2 avg) and 4 rushes for 33 yards at Stanford in the 2020 season. His differentiator? Explosive vision and special teams tenacity—think 85-yard kickoff TD—making him a reliable depth piece with NFL pivot potential (currently with California Eagles). Perfect fit for teams needing intense, versatile runners off the bench.
