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Derrick Barksdale UCLA
File CB-400 · National rank 3338 · 2027 class

Derrick Barksdale

#32· UCLA ·CB ·Sr ·2027 Draft · Rock Hill, S.C.
5'8"Height 181 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
Day 1 StarterTransfer
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Derrick Barksdale is a senior defensive back who transferred to UCLA from James Madison and projects as a starter. He profiles as a developmental piece with a long way to go.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#400 CB / 1642
#3338 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

Derrick Barksdale is a James Madison transfer projected as UCLA's nickel starter (NB1), but the data shows no stats carried over — a JMU contributor making the G5-to-P4 jump into a defined role. The projected starting nickel slot and FBS experience earn a low UDFA current; the missing production keeps it tempered.

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CB Keys 2025 · James Madison
36
Tot
Better than 83% of 935 CBs
2
INT
Better than 91% of 899 CBs
12
PD
Better than 99% of 920 CBs
Recruiting
High SchoolSouth Pointe HS
HometownRock Hill, S.C.
Offers9 schools view →
Career Production 3 college seasons
YearTeamGPTotINTPD
2025 James Madison 14 36212
2024 James Madison 13 4223
2023 James Madison 13 15——
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Transfer
James Madison→UCLA 2026
★★★
Stars
#646
National
#61
Position
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