Sahir West commits to UCLA football

UCLA secured arguably its biggest addition in the transfer portal yet.

Sahir West, the James Madison redshirt freshman edge rusher who was named Sun Belt Freshman of the Year in 2025, announced Saturday night on Instagram that he is joining new UCLA head coach Bob Chesney in Westwood.

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At the team’s biggest position of need — where UCLA ranked dead last in the NCAA in sacks and tackles for loss last season — the Bruins...