Three UCLA softball stars were selected in the 2026 AUSL College Draft, including Megan Grant as the No. 4 overall pick by the Portland Cascade. All three players had AUSL Golden Tickets, ensuring their draft selection.
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Three UCLA stars selected in the 2026 AUSL College Draft
Megan Grant picked No. 4 overall by Portland Cascade
All three players had AUSL Golden Tickets
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Three UCLA stars were selected in the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League College Draft on Monday. Itâs no surprise these Bruins heard their names called in the draft, as all three received AUSL Golden Tickets that guaranteed a draft selection on April 19.
UCLA senior utility Megan Grant was the No. 4 overall pick by the Portland Cascade, which is one of the two new AUSL expansion teams. Grant is a two-time USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Top 25 finalist and ranks second in the nation with 35 home runs this season.
Grant also played on UCLA national championship-winning womenâs basketball team before starting the 2026 softball season.
Grant will represent UCLA as the only Bruin currently on the Cascadeâs roster for next season.
A Bruin-Filled Talons Squad
Senior infielder Jordan Woolery was the final selection in the first round as the No. 6 overall pick. The Utah Talons drafted Woolery and then selected UCLA senior pitcher Taylor Tinsley in the second round with the No. 12 overall pick.
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Q&A
Who were the UCLA softball stars selected in the 2026 AUSL College Draft?
Three UCLA softball players were selected, including senior utility Megan Grant.
What was Megan Grant's draft position in the 2026 AUSL College Draft?
Megan Grant was selected as the No. 4 overall pick by the Portland Cascade.
What achievements did Megan Grant have before the 2026 AUSL College Draft?
Megan Grant was a two-time USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Top 25 finalist and played on UCLA's national championship-winning women's basketball team.
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The Talons are the reigning AUSL champions and have multiple former Bruins already on the roster. UCLA associate head coach Lisa Fernandez is also the general manger of the Talons and helped lead Utah to the AUSL championship during the inaugural 2025 AUSL season.
Woolery and Tinsley will be joining three former Bruins: Jadelyn Allchin, Megan Faraimo and Sharlize Palacios next season. Allchin and Palacios were on UCLAâs roster during Woolery and Tinsleyâs sophomore season in 2024, and Faraimo was part of UCLA during their freshmen season in 2023.
Like Grant, Woolery is also a two-time USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Top 25 finalist and ranks third in the nation with 33 home runs. She is on track to become the first NCAA player to finish a season with 30+ home runs, 100+ RBIs and a .500+ batting average.
Tinsley was a 2025 NFCA Third Team All-American and an All-Big Ten First Team selection this season. She has posted a 26-5 record with a 2.91 ERA and leads the team with 140 strikeouts across 37 appearances in 2026.
