Defensive end Keisean Lucier-South talks about suddenly playing linebacker against Oregon and how the coaching staff prepares him for any possible position changes.

Defensive end Keisean Lucier-South talks about how he developed in the past year, growing up quickly on the defensive line to replace three starters and possibly taking a few snaps at linebacker.

UCLA redshirt freshman defensive end Keisean Lucier-South, left, seen going against Christian Garcia in practice last month, had his coaches raving about his performance against Texas A&M. (Rachel Luna/Staff Photographer)

UCLA head coach Jim Mora highlighted one player Monday when asked about who stood out most when watching the tape from Texas A&M. It was Keisean Lucier-South.

Lucier-South had one tackle in his collegiate debut, but his coach praised his energy off the edge. When the Bruins were missing Takkarist McKinley and Deon Hollins at that position, Lucier-South became even more important.

More on Lucier-South’s first game as a Bruin.

Other links:

• Notebook on Kennedy Polamalu calling plays from the sideline
• Video interviews
  • Polamalu and DC Tom Bradley
  • Lucier-South and DB Adarius Pickett

Personnel notes from practice:

• Hollins and McKinley were at practice. Hollins (concussion) was in a red no-contact jersey. McKinley (groin) was on the sideline working on conditioning drills.
• Safety Brandon Burton was also in a red no-contact jersey so that’s something to keep track of.
• Cameron Griffin, Paco Perez and Marcus Moore were on the sideline also.