Rodrick Pleasant steps up as leader for UCLA football team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
UCLA senior Rodrick Pleasant is committed to leadership as the Bruins enter preseason camp. The dual-sport athlete, who faced challenges adapting to college football, aims to mentor younger players similar to how Nikko Reed supported him. Pleasant’s experience recovering from a shoulder injury led him to take on a coaching role during spring practices. Under head coach Bob Chesney, the family-oriented environment has fostered Pleasant's development and the team's chemistry ahead of the season. He is particularly focused on mentoring sophomore Osiris Gilbert from UConn.
- •Rodrick Pleasant is a senior cornerback for UCLA football.
- •He emphasizes mentorship, drawing from his experience with Nikko Reed.
- •Pleasant previously dealt with a shoulder injury, impacting his practice participation.
- •UCLA's coaching staff, led by Bob Chesney, promotes a family-oriented culture.
- •Pleasant is mentoring newcomer Osiris Gilbert, a UConn transfer.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — UCLA senior Rodrick Pleasant is driven to lead, pay forward help others gave him
"Gardena native and dual-sport talent Rodrick Pleasant leaned heavily on role models. Now the UCLA senior is showing his gratitude by helping others.
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