UCLA took a hit losing T.J. Harden, and now, it needs to fill that void.
The Bruins would have landed one with former Washington State running back Wayshawn Parker, the No. 2 running back in the transfer portal, per 247Sports, but the 2024 Pac-12 Freshman of the Year announced on social media on Friday that he had committed to Utah.UCLA had offered Parker, likely hoping he would be the answer to its void at RB1. Harden, who entered the transfer portal earlier this month, had been the Bruins' starting back for the past two seasons.
Incoming freshman Karson Cox has tremendous potential, but he likely will not be ready to be the starter this year. Harden posted just 506 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns while adding 368 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown. In terms of rushing, it was a massive step back from 2023 when he ran for a career-best 827 yards and eight touchdowns.
UCLA has made a lot of gains through the portal and likely will continue to do so. But running back is still a glaring need.
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