2025 UConn Football Commit - Tyquan King (West Haven CT/Dillon SC)

[AllHusky]

Let’s be sure we’ve got the bodies up front to allow this kid to do what he does best. Great pickup!!

4 DL coming in via portal, 3 returnees with some experience(back-ups), don't know much about redshirts

 

[Woof 101]

Boom. Now that's a guy that we know can get on the field. We have seen it first hand, had 15 tackles against us this year.

Boom Boom out go the lights! I liked the boom thing. Welcome home Tyquan!!! Song reference intended.

 

[Scoe]

Dudes a DAWG, great get for Brock to utilize.

 

[formerlurker]

Owls lined up a reliable tackler in Tyquan King

The ECU transfer linebacker is the AAC's third-leading tackler and has emerged as one of Temple's best players.

temple.rivals.com

This is a great read, thanks @huskymedic

King grew up in West Haven, Connecticut, about 45 minutes south of UConn’s Rentschler Field, until his sophomore year of high school and prepared for the game by buying 30 tickets for his family and friends to attend.

“I always knew they were coming, so it's like I have no choice but to get ready,” King said. “The expectations that my younger family have for me is very high. They look up to me. A lot of younger dudes trying to play football and do what I do, so I have to set the bar.”

King said the nerves subsided quickly en route to his 15-tackle game. His efforts helped Temple’s defense hold what had been the FBS’ 11th-best rushing offense to just 99 yards, a season low for Temple.

King was able to help Temple break its takeaway drought when he drilled UConn quarterback Joe Fagano to force a fumble, one defensive end Tra Thomas hopped on for the Owls’ third turnover of the game.

King’s mentality and approach this season has been simple.

“Stay ready so you don't ever have to get ready. Just prepare always,” King said. “So when that time does come, it's no drop-off. It's not a miss or anything like that.”