IN PHOTOS: UCLA QB Ethan Garbers shares snippets from his latest graduation ceremony celebrations
UCLA athlete Ethan Garbers celebrated his graduation from the University of California with a major in political science. Originally from Newport Beach, Garbers transferred to UCLA from the University of Washington in January 2021.
Standing at 6 feet 3, Garbers marked this milestone by posting memorable moments on Instagram. He shared photos from his big day, including a heartwarming snap with his girlfriend, Sissy Sheridan.
Another highlight was a handshake with UCLA head coach DeShaun Foster. These photos not only celebrate Garbers' academic achievements but also highlight the strong bond he shares with his coach and loved ones. Have a look at the photos below:
"Graduation ✅," Garbers captioned the post.
On the field, Garbers has been a key player for the Bruins. In 2023, he appeared in 11 games, making six starts. He threw three touchdown passes in a win against USC and achieved a season-best 269 passing yards versus Colorado. His 2022 season saw him in six games, with a highlight of 164 passing yards against Alabama State.
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Ethan Garbers identifies fellow Bruins WR for UCLA success
The Bruins quarterback is poised for a breakout season in 2024 following a mixed 2023 season. Garbers is determined to build a strong connection with his wide receivers, especially with Titus Mokiao-Atimalala, who sat out the majority of the last season.
“Titus is my guy, for sure, and we’re definitely building a good connection going into the season,” Garbers said.
Hailing from California, the QB’s potential is out for everyone to see, and the return of Mokiao-Atimalala could be the key to unlocking his full capabilities.
The 2023 season saw Garbers showing flashes of brilliance, but his connection with his receivers was inconsistent. New UCLA head coach DeShaun Foster has also backed Garbers.
“Ethan Garbers is my starting quarterback,” Foster said (per Sports Illustrated). “He finished the year last year, came in the bowl game, won MVP, and he’s just been trending ever since.”
With Mokiao-Atimalala back in the lineup, this dynamic duo could be the game-changer UCLA needs.
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