"The 6-6, 310-pounder was a veteran starter for Colorado. He played in 30 games during his career in Boulder and started 22 at tackle.
Needing help on its offensive line, UCLA contacted Wiley as soon as he entered the transfer portal last week. Other programs such as Washington State, Duke, Purdue, San Diego State, Cincinnati and Cal offered as well. UCLA had a connection with Wiley since former Colorado offensive coordinator Darrin Chiaverini has been with the UCLA program for two years as an offensive analyst. Sources said that Wiley only officially visited UCLA before making his decision.
Wiley will be a redshirt senior in 2023, but also have an additional year of eligibility due to the pandemic.
UCLA definitely needs some reinforcements at offensive line after what we've seen this spring. Not only is it overall pretty thin when it comes to playable bodies, two projected starters in Garrett DiGiorgio and Spencer Holstege have missed most of spring practice due to injury, and a potential projected starter in Siale Taupaki is still recovering from the last year's season-ending injury.
It's expected that Wiley will be able to compete to start at either right guard or tackle. "
"The 6-6, 310-pounder was a veteran starter for Colorado. He played in 30 games during his career in Boulder and started 22 at tackle.
Needing help on its offensive line, UCLA contacted Wiley as soon as he entered the transfer portal last week. Other programs such as Washington State, Duke, Purdue, San Diego State, Cincinnati and Cal offered as well. UCLA had a connection with Wiley since former Colorado offensive coordinator Darrin Chiaverini has been with the UCLA program for two years as an offensive analyst. Sources said that Wiley only officially visited UCLA before making his decision.
Wiley will be a redshirt senior in 2023, but also have an additional year of eligibility due to the pandemic.
UCLA definitely needs some reinforcements at offensive line after what we've seen this spring. Not only is it overall pretty thin when it comes to playable bodies, two projected starters in Garrett DiGiorgio and Spencer Holstege have missed most of spring practice due to injury, and a potential projected starter in Siale Taupaki is still recovering from the last year's season-ending injury.
It's expected that Wiley will be able to compete to start at either right guard or tackle. "
portal is now closed. sc