Kalra joined the Bruin as a freshman in 2011 and contributed until 2014. He was an assistant Sports editor for the 2013-2014 academic year and spent time on the football, women's basketball, men's soccer and beach volleyball beats.

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With a 6-foot-3-inch, 250-pound build coupled with athleticism and dexterity, Nate Iese has often left his coaches wondering where to put him on the field. After shuffling from linebacker to the defensive line, and then to tight end, the redshirt sophomore found his niche at fullback last year, and has emerged as a receiving weapon in the UCLA offense this year. (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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UCLA football&#039;s Nate Iese shuffles through many positions, finds niche - Daily Bruin

UCLA football&#8217;s Nate Iese shuffles through many positions, finds niche

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It was during an early fall camp practice in an 11-on-11 scrimmage play when a Bruin defender had the misfortune of meeting redshirt sophomore fullback Nate Iese in open space.

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Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026

IN THE NEWS:

UCLA football’s Nate Iese shuffles through many positions, finds niche

By Chris Kalra

Sept. 28, 2014 12:00 a.m.