UCLA QB Pierce Clarkson arrested on felony charges, suspended from team

Field Level Media
08 Sep 2025, 09:35 GMT+10

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UCLA backup quarterback Pierce Clarkson is facing unspecified felony charges after his arrest Friday, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department records, and has been suspended from the football team.

Clarkson, 21, has not played this season, his first with the Bruins (0-2) after two seasons at Louisville and spending the spring 2025 semester at Ole Miss.

He was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department's Southwest Division, and bail was set at $30,000, per the department's website. His first court hearing is scheduled for Oct. 3.

'We are aware of the charges against Pierce Clarkson,' a UCLA athletic department spokesperson said in a statement. 'He has been indefinitely suspended from all team activity pending the outcome of the legal process. This situation will be evaluated by the UCLA Office of Student Conduct and any further action taken will be in accordance with that evaluation and University policy.'

Clarkson, the son of noted quarterback trainer Steve Clarkson, is listed as a redshirt sophomore from Bellflower, Calif., where he starred at St. John Bosco High School and was a four-star prospect by national recruiting websites.

He played three games at Louisville from 2023-24, totaling 18 yards on 4-for-6 passing. He also rushed five times for 9 yards.

He transferred to Ole Miss for the spring 2025 semester before signing with UCLA, where he became a backup to starter Nico Iamaleava.

--Field Level Media

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