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

Leaving Westwood Flores (calf) will enter the transfer portal, per On3.com.

Impact Flores missed UCLA's final game with a calf injury, as well as the first three games of the season, but the wideout managed to reel in 26 grabs for 274 yards this year. The former Notre Dame transfer will now look for his third program, where he should have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Flores (calf) isn't playing in Saturday's game versus USC.

Impact Flores is done for the season as UCLA isn't bowl eligible. He finished the campaign catching 26 passes for 274 yards across eight games played. Flores will now look to get healthy for the 2026 season.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Battling calf ailment Flores is day-to-day with a calf injury, per Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times.

Impact Flores has just one catch for three yards in the loss to Washington, sustaining a calf injury in the process. The receiver still has a shot to play against USC, as he's "day-to-day," but his status remains unclear at the moment. Flores has 26 grabs for 274 yards this season.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 3 • 247SPORTS.COM

Solid outing in debut Flores (undisclosed) caught four passes for 43 yards during Saturday's loss versus Northwestern.

Impact Flores had missed the first four weeks of the season with an undisclosed injury before making his debut Saturday. He will look to keep producing next week versus Penn State.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Flores (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Northwestern.

Impact Flores has a chance to make his season debut Saturday as he is officially listed as questionable less than two hours before kickoff. He has not played since Week 5 of last season. Prior to his injury in 2024 he caught 12 passes (on 23 targets) for 187 yards and a touchdown across four games, so he figures to be a contributor when healthy.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Seven weeks from clearance Flores (undisclosed) is still seven weeks out from his expected clearance date, Tracy McDannald of On3 Sports reports.

Impact Flores still is far out from returning from play, but he was spotted catching a ball in individual drills. This could mean that the 6-foot-2 wide receiver could return sooner than two months, but as of now he's out for a while.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Saturday Flores (undisclosed) will not appear in Saturday's game against Fresno State.

Impact Flores has not appeared since Week 5 and appears to be a likely redshirt candidate. Through four games the 6-foot-2 sophomore transfer from Notre Dame logged 12 receptions for 187 yards and two touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for USC game Flores (undisclosed) is out for UCLA's game Saturday against USC, Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Flores will sit out UCLA's rivalry game, pushing his return date to the last regular-season matchup the Bruins have. They are scheduled to finish their 2024 regular season by hosting Mountain West team Fresno State one week from now.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • 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.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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