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#21 Dante Lovett
Class RS JR/TRFrom Virginia Tech (transfer)Ht / Wt 6'0" · 198 lbHometown Crofton, MD · DeMatha Catholic HS / Virginia Tech
Depth-chart placement
Current role
LCB2Placement
BackupRoom
CornerbackExperience
4-JRLast change
Updated 2026-07-29CB room context
View full depth chart →Dante Lovett holds the LCB · Backup spot in UCLA Bruins’s cornerback room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:
Transfer history
2026Virginia Tech→UCLA Bruins
Background & career
Dante Lovett is a left cornerback who transferred to UCLA after two seasons at Virginia Tech. The 6'0", 198-pound defensive back from Crofton, Maryland appeared in 29 games across his time with the Hokies, including two starts in 2024. Over that span, Lovett accumulated 36 tackles, one interception (recorded against Minnesota in the Duke's Mayo Bowl on January 3, 2025), seven pass breakups, and one fumble recovery. He redshirted his junior year in 2025 after playing in just three games.
Virginia Tech2023 – 2025
UCLA2026 — presentPrevious schoolVirginia TechRecruiting3-star · No. 880 nationalOriginCrofton, MD · DeMatha Catholic HS / Virginia Tech