» Two days ago, Jim Mora said that freshman Chris Clark (mononucleosis) was due to start practicing with UCLA. That happened this morning, when the five-star tight end left the sidelines for the first time during the Bruins’ camp at Cal State San Bernardino.

Clark didn’t really do anything significant in the non-contact session, but that he was able to move around in individual drills is a good sign. That this was a relatively cool morning in San Bernardino didn’t hurt either.

» Right guard Alex Redmond was absent from today’s practice for an undisclosed reason this morning. Replacing him in the starting lineup was redshirt sophomore Poasi Moala.

True freshman Andre James got backup reps at right tackle, bumping JUCO transfer Zach Bateman off the second string.

» Mossi Johnson emerged as an impressive practice player several months ago, but what he’s done in San Bernardino this month makes him an even more likely candidate to break out in 2015. On Monday, he shook freshman defensive back Octavius Spencer with a vicious cut. More importantly, he’s continued to display very sticky hands — something that will help the new starter UCLA will have to break in at quarterback.

» Marcus Rios’ comeback from a deadly fungal infection made for a great story last fall, but the redshirt junior is making sure that he’s not just a feel-good narrative. He looks more comfortable with his additional weight now, and is consistently solid in one-on-one coverage.

The cornerback moved past Ishmael Adams on the depth chart back in spring. With Adams limited by a banged-up ankle recently, Rios has only furthered his own cause.

» Johnny Johnson was a four-star cornerback back in 2013, but he’s been buried on the depth chart after multiple shoulder injuries. Monday might have been the best practice he’s had in a while; he broke up a number of passes, and dropped a near-interception.

» Bolu Olorunfunmi continues to look like the more natural of the two freshman running backs. While Soso Jamabo is a long strider that’s being moved around the field more as a pass-catcher and Wildcat package feature, Olorunfunmi is the one who has been the more surprising performer.

While he still needs to work on ball security and pass protection, he displays good instincts out of the backfield and some deceptive agility.

» Deon Hollins was limited by what linebackers coach Scott White said was tightness in his back.