Rico Flores Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - UCLA Bruins

Sits out Wednesday practice Flores (undisclosed) did not participate in UCLA's team practice Wednesday, David Woods of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact UCLA's latest practice yielded some positive updates for UCLA's skill players, but not Flores, who has been out since October and looks like he will redshirt in 2024. At the moment, his injury status is questionable but leaning doubtful as the Bruins prepare for USC on Saturday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Flores (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game at Washington.

Impact The wideout hasn't played since Week 4, and his next chance to play will come against USC on Nov. 23. Flores has 12 grabs for 187 yards and a touchdown this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Flores (undisclosed) won't play against Iowa.

Impact The wideout hasn't played since Week 4. Flores has 12 grabs for 187 yards and a score this fall, but he'll miss his fifth straight game.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Flores (undisclosed) is out Saturday at Nebraska.

Impact Flores will miss his fourth consecutive game Saturday as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. Prior to his injury he had caught 12 passes (on 21 targets) for 187 yards and a touchdown through four games.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen practicing Tuesday Flores (foot) was not seen practicing Tuesday, Ben Bolch of The Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Flores not practicing is fine for now, considering UCLA's team has more time than usual before the Bruins are up in action again. Currently, they are in a bye week before being expected to play at Nebraska on Nov. 2.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Rutgers game Flores (undisclosed) did not play during UCLA's 35-32 win Saturday at Rutgers.

Impact UCLA not using Flores at Rutgers mostly benefited Keegan Jones and Titus Mokiao-Atimalala, both players who updated their 2024 bests for receiving yards. Up next for Flores is a bye week followed by UCLA at Nebraska on Nov. 2.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted warming up Flores (undisclosed) was spotted warming up ahead of UCLA's clash with Rutgers, Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Flores was listed as out on UCLA's injury report, but he'll apparently try to give it a go. The wideout hasn't played since Week 4, tallying 12 catches for 187 yards and a score so far this fall.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Rutgers Flores (undisclosed) is out Saturday at Rutgers.

Impact Despite returning to practice this week, Flores will miss his third consecutive game due to an undisclosed injury. He was very involved during the first four games of the season, catching 12 passes (on 21 targets) for 187 yards and a touchdown. Given his return to practice during the week, he has a good chance to make a return on Nov. 2 at Nebraska.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing in limited capacity Flores (undisclosed) was limited at UCLA's practice Wednesday, David Woods of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Flores was spotted at practice earlier this week as well, but it was unclear in what capacity. Now, the wideout is officially limited in practice for the Bruins, which keeps his status for Saturday against Rutgers somewhat murky. Flores has missed the past two games and is in danger of making that three in a row, although it's safe to assume he's making progress in his recovery as he logs mid-week practice sessions. The receiver has reeled in 12 catches for 187 yards and one touchdown this fall.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted at practice Flores (undisclosed) was spotted at UCLA's practice on Monday, Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Flores hasn't played since Week 5 against Oregon, so his participation in this practice early in the week is a good sign he's making strides in his recovery. He was deemed questionable ahead of the Bruins' last game against Minnesota, but didn't practice during the week. Thus, it wouldn't be surprising if Flores managed to clear the injury report this week. The wideout has reeled in 12 catches for 187 yards and a touchdown this season.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Flores (undisclosed) is not suited up and won't play Saturday against Minnesota, according to 247Sports.com.

Impact Flores was deemed questionable earlier today, but in the end, the wideout will be sidelined for this matchup against the Golden Gophers. Flores' next chance to play will come against Rutgers on Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Flores (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game versus Minnesota.

Impact It appears that Flores' status remains uncertain Saturday after he missed last week's contest versus Penn State. The sophomore wideout has 187 yards and a touchdown on 12 receptions this season.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen Wednesday Flores (undisclosed) was not seen on UCLA's practice field Wednesday, David Woods of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Flores not being seen on UCLA's practice field Wednesday is not a promising sign for his availability in the Bruins' next game. At the moment, he has three days before they are scheduled to host Minnesota on Saturday, when the Big Ten Conference's injury report should update his availability.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Saturday game Flores (undisclosed) did not play during UCLA's 27-11 loss Saturday at Penn State.

Impact Flores has his first DNP of 2024. After sitting out UCLA's loss to Penn State, which saw other receivers get more opportunities but struggle, he will look to bounce back and be ready for Saturday's game against Minnesota.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Flores is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Penn State.

Impact Flores popped up on the Bruins latest injury report with an apparent injury. The sophomore wideout is one of the team's top receiving threats, totaling 12 catches for 187 yards and a touchdown on the season so far. If he can't go look for J. Michael Sturdivant, Logan Loya and Carter Shaw to receive extra opportunities in the passing game.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Held to two catches in loss Flores accrued two receptions (on four targets) for 31 yards during Saturday's 42-13 loss to Indiana.

Impact Flores didn't have much chance for production, as UCLA's offense struggled to string together any offensive series during Saturday's conference opener. Quarterback Ethan Garbers also completed just 14 of 23 passing attempts for 137 yards. The true sophomore wideout still finished tied with Titus Mokiao-Atimalala and tight end Moliki Matavao for the team's second-most targets, but they were all trailed starting running back T.J. Harden (five). The Bruins' passing game will need to perform much better in order to pull off a road upset at LSU next Saturday, though it's unlikely they'll manage to do so.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Catches TD in Week 1 Flores Jr. notched three receptions (on eight targets) for 102 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 16-13 victory versus Hawaii.

Impact Flores failed to connect with quarterback Ethan Garbers for most of the night, as the signal-caller went 19-for-38 passing for 272 yards and one touchdown to two interceptions. However, these two came through with a 39-yard connection in the end zone that got UCLA on the board early in the third quarter. Flores also easily led the team in receiving yards, and he still tied with J. Michael Sturdivant and tight end Moliki Matavoa for a team-high in receptions Saturday. After catching 27 passes for 392 yards across 12 games at Notre Dame last season, it appears that Flores is now in line to be one of the Bruins' starting wideouts moving forward this season.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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AUGUST 29 • SACBEE.COM

Starter for Saturday Flores will be a starter for UCLA's game Saturday at Hawaii, James H. Williams of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Flores followed up on his December announcement, transferring from Notre Dame during the summer. He impressed across UCLA's spring and fall camps, resulting in his promotion to the Bruins' starting lineup. Flores logged 12 receptions for 214 yards across four games he started during his enrollment at Notre Dame.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

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Leads Irish in receiving yards Flores Jr. caught a pair of passes for 72 yards in the 58-7 Notre Dame victory over the Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Impact It was the most yardage in a game this season for the freshman who has a bright future ahead of him. For the season Flores Jr. has 17 catches for 250 yards and a touchdown that came against Ohio State.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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