University of California, Los Angeles, Athletics
2025 Football Roster
Roster

Jersey Number 33
Karson Cox
- Position:
- Running Back
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 215
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Victorville, Calif.
- Previous School:
- Oak Hills HS
2025
Appeared in one game during his debut season in Westwood, rushing twice for nine yards late in UCLA's Nov. 22 home finale vs. Washington ... his first collegiate rush went for six yards, followed by a three-yard gain on the Bruins' final play of the contest.
High School
Four-star recruit according to Rivals and 247Sports … ranked No. 222 overall, No. 20 in state of California and No. 14 running back by Rivals … No. 32 in state of California and No. 23 running back by 247Sports … named Mojave River League's Offensive Player of the Year for both 2023-24 and 2024-25 … rushed 147 times for 1,248 yards (8.5 yards per carry) and 27 touchdowns in 2024-25 … rushed for 1,349 yards and 19 touchdowns (10.5 yards per carry) as junior … two-way player also lined up at linebacker for Oak Hills … selected to participate in 2025 Polynesian Bowl … named All-CIF Southern Section Division 3 for 2023-24 … helped Oak Hills to Mojave River League title in each of four seasons on campus … named All-CIF Southern Section Division 2 for 2022-23 … named 2023 Victorville Daily Press Football Player of the Year … selected to Sports Illustrated's CIF Southern Section 2024 Offensive Player of the Year Watchlist … for career, totaled 4,146 yards (9.0 per carry) with 72 rushing touchdowns (added 26 catches for 442 yards and seven touchdowns) … multi-sport athlete also competed for track and field team.
Personal
Son of Kenny and Tanishaa … has three sisters, Kayla, Kruise and Kelsey … decided to attend UCLA because it has a “beautiful campus with an amazing staff” … describes his greatest athletic thrill to date as winning televised rivalry game in high school … admires basketball player LeBron James … hobbies and interests include hiking and Del Taco strawberry shakes … loves country music … was fan of former UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet growing up … related to former UCLA offensive lineman Tony Lee.
Appeared in one game during his debut season in Westwood, rushing twice for nine yards late in UCLA's Nov. 22 home finale vs. Washington ... his first collegiate rush went for six yards, followed by a three-yard gain on the Bruins' final play of the contest.
High School
Four-star recruit according to Rivals and 247Sports … ranked No. 222 overall, No. 20 in state of California and No. 14 running back by Rivals … No. 32 in state of California and No. 23 running back by 247Sports … named Mojave River League's Offensive Player of the Year for both 2023-24 and 2024-25 … rushed 147 times for 1,248 yards (8.5 yards per carry) and 27 touchdowns in 2024-25 … rushed for 1,349 yards and 19 touchdowns (10.5 yards per carry) as junior … two-way player also lined up at linebacker for Oak Hills … selected to participate in 2025 Polynesian Bowl … named All-CIF Southern Section Division 3 for 2023-24 … helped Oak Hills to Mojave River League title in each of four seasons on campus … named All-CIF Southern Section Division 2 for 2022-23 … named 2023 Victorville Daily Press Football Player of the Year … selected to Sports Illustrated's CIF Southern Section 2024 Offensive Player of the Year Watchlist … for career, totaled 4,146 yards (9.0 per carry) with 72 rushing touchdowns (added 26 catches for 442 yards and seven touchdowns) … multi-sport athlete also competed for track and field team.
Personal
Son of Kenny and Tanishaa … has three sisters, Kayla, Kruise and Kelsey … decided to attend UCLA because it has a “beautiful campus with an amazing staff” … describes his greatest athletic thrill to date as winning televised rivalry game in high school … admires basketball player LeBron James … hobbies and interests include hiking and Del Taco strawberry shakes … loves country music … was fan of former UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet growing up … related to former UCLA offensive lineman Tony Lee.
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