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Tao Johnson Strengthens UCLA Defense | UCLA Bruins Football News
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- Jul 7, 2026
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- 88
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Summary
UCLA just landed a defensive gem: Tao Johnson, a four-year Utah safety who’s evolved from special teams and even wide receiver into a lockdown safety. Last season, he led the Utes with 70 tackles, 4 pass deflections, 1 interception, and a fumble forced — numbers that would’ve ranked him 5th on UCLA’s defense and 3rd among DBs. In 2025, he added 51 tackles, 4 deflections, and 2 picks. With UCLA’s secondary already elite (8th fewest passing yards allowed in the Big Ten), Johnson’s arrival — and his EA Sports 27 rating — makes the Bruins’ defense even more terrifying. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7457cacf85f2469d