Published Jan 12, 2025
UCLA adds transfer commitment from WR Kaedin Robinson, loses DE Ka’eo Akana
Tracy McDannald  •  BruinBlitz
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New UCLA quarterback Joey Aguilar will have a familiar target to throw to as he battles for the starting job in 2025.

Former Appalachian State wide receiver Kaedin Robinson decided Sunday to transfer to Westwood, according to ESPN.

Hours later, Robinson confirmed the news on social media.

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In his career, Robinson has 147 receptions for 2,164 yards and 14 touchdowns over 36 games.

Robinson spent the past three seasons at Appalachian State, including the last two catching passes from Aguilar. He is the third receiver to commit to UCLA, joining Jaedon Wilson (Arkansas) and Mikey Matthews (California).

Robinson visited UCLA last week.

After transferring from Central Florida after one season in 2021, the 6-foot-2, 205-pound target was a three-time All-Sun Belt selection for Appalachian State.

Robinson earned honorable mention recognition in 2022 and 2023 before landing a first-team nod this past season. He had 53 catches for 840 yards and two touchdowns in 2024.

Prior to his Division I career, Robinson spent two years at ASA Brooklyn in 2019 and 2020. He only played in the 2019 season after the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out the following year.

Meanwhile, later in the day, the Bruins also lost a transfer commitment from ex-Utah defensive end Ka’eo Akana.

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UCLA winter transfer additions

-WR Jaedon Wilson (Arkansas)

-OL Julian Armella (Florida State)

-DB Benjamin Perry (Louisville)

-CB Andre Jordan (Oregon State)

-OL Courtland Ford (Kentucky)

-DB Bryon Threats (Central Florida)

-DB Key Lawrence (Ole Miss)

-OL Eugene Brooks (Oklahoma)

-CB Aaron Williams (Louisville)

-DE Nico Davillier (Arkansas)

-DL Ashton Sanders (Oklahoma)

-DB Cole Martin (Arizona State)

-LB Isaiah Chisom (Oregon State)

-CB Scooter Jackson (Utah Tech)

-CB Robert Stafford (Miami)

-WR Mikey Matthews (Cal)

-QB Joey Aguilar (Appalachian State)

-OL Ty’Kieast Crawford (Arkansas)

-OL K.D. Arnold (Jacksonville State)

-RB Anthony Woods (Utah)

-WR Kaedin Robinson (Appalachian State)