UCLA QB Collin Schlee enters NCAA Transfer Portal

UCLA quarterback Collin Schlee officially entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on Thursday, On3’s Pete Nakos has learned. Schlee originally signed with the Kent State Golden Flashes back in 2019. He was a three-star member of the 2019 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. This season in limited action for the Bruins, he threw for 217 yards, while tossing in two touchdowns and two interceptions.

He had his best season with Kent State, throwing for 2,109 yards and 13 touchdowns in the 2022-2023 season. As a runner, he’s rushed for 1,126 yards and 11 touchdowns in his career. According to Matt Fortuna, Schlee did not participate in either of UCLA’s first two spring practices (Tuesday and Thursday).

In high school, Schlee led Oakdale to a 13-0 record and the 2018 Maryland 2A state championship. He was also named MVP of the state championship game. As a senior, he threw for 2,000 yards and ran for 750 yards for 40 total touchdowns.

UCLA had a pretty solid season this year, finishing 8-5 overall and 4-5 in the Pac-12. Their old head coach, Chip Kelly, was clearly trying to get out this offseason and he found a new job as an assistant with the Ohio State Buckeyes.

UCLA decided to bring in former running back, DeShaun Foster, as their new head coach. Foster is one of the most decorated players in school history. He finished ranked second in school history in touchdowns scored (44), third in rushing yards (3,194), and fifth in scoring (266 points). He earned second-team All-American honors in 2001, after he led the Pac-10 in rushing (138.6 yards per game).

The Bruins’ rushing attack has been in good hands the past few years, with UCLA leading the Pac-12 in rushing offense the past two years. They’ve also had three consecutive Top-20 finishes nationally in rushing yardage per game.

UCLA’s best win of the 2023-2024 season was a 25-17 win over then No. 13 Washington State. Bruins quarterback Dante Moore threw for 290 yards and a touchdown in that one, while tossing in two interceptions. UCLA running back Carson Steele also ran for 141 yards on 30 carries. The Bruins’ defense limited Cameron Ward, one of the nation’s top quarterbacks, to less than 200 yards passing and forced him to throw two interceptions.