Report: Colorado RB transfer Alton McCaskill to visit UCLA

FaceProfileby:Thomas Goldkamp•04/25/24

Former Colorado and Houston tailback Alton McCaskill is set to head to UCLA on his first visit this weekend, according to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

McCaskill spent just one season in Colorado and did not have nearly the kind of impact he would have hoped for. He saw just 14 carries and logged 59 yards, while also catching two passes for 19 yards.

He entered the transfer portal as a result, seeking a new home where he can return to form.

Because McCaskill was widely regarded as one of college’s best after his freshman season at Houston in 2022. He averaged 5.1 yards per carry and racked up 961 yards and 16 touchdowns rushing. He also recorded 21 catches for 113 yards and two touchdowns.

For whatever reason, that didn’t translate at Colorado and McCaskill found playing time difficult to come by.

UCLA could certainly use the boost in its backfield, and the Bruins will hope the transfer portal can provide some instant pop.

Prior to enrolling at Houston, Alton McCaskill was a four-star prospect and the No. 386 overall recruit in the 2021 recruiting class, according to the On3 Industry Rankings.

He also checked in as the No. 26 running back in the class and the No. 54 overall player from the state of Texas, hailing from Conroe (TX) Oak Ridge.

UCLA gets a defensive lineman back

It didn’t take long for UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Jay Toia to find his home for the 2024 season. And to the surprise of many Bruins fans, he has announced that he intends to return to the program for the upcoming football year.

Originally, Toia announced his intent to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal for the spring window in mid-April with this message on social media.

“As I prepare to graduate from UCLA… After speaking with my parents and family, I decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal last night,” said Toia via X.

To announce that he’s returned to the program, the Bruins interior defensive lineman took to social media again, dropping this post with a message attached to Bruins Nation.