A few position changes per roster

[ktuck911]

I'm spying more changes and new names on the published roster. Its possible Jones is a scholarship kid, staff reconnected with him last November/December.
https://uconnhuskies.com/roster.aspx?roster=383

• #89 Jakai Gill - WR. Listed as a FR. Gill is a Hartford - Capital Prep product (and Supreme Athlete) that spent a year at ASA college. Jakai Gill
• #26 Henry Westermann - K. Listed as a FR. Haven't looked into Henry's background.
• #36 Jaylen Jones - DB. Listed as a FR. Was recruited and committed to Air Force as part of the 2018 class. Also had an offer from Army. From Houston TX. Played more LB in HS. Reportedly is 6'1 and 205. Jaylen Jones, Alief Hastings , Inside Linebacker <--seems like a Star LB to me rather than DB)

Extremely excited about Jaylen Jones. We were linked to him for a minute. He's gonna come in a push for a starting job right away I'm sure.

 

[Hornet22]

Extremely excited about Jaylen Jones. We were linked to him for a minute. He's gonna come in a push for a starting job right away I'm sure.

Absolutely
Very excited about him. Again, you watch 40 seconds and you can tell he’s a player.
Slowly changing direction fellas.
We have momentum

 

[ktuck911]

Absolutely
Very excited about him. Again, you watch 40 seconds and you can tell he’s a player.
Slowly changing direction fellas.
We have momentum

I'm sure this kid is hungry and has something to prove too. Guys like that will definitely help get us turned around a little quicker than some think.

 

[Exit 4]

Jones confirming his status on the team by updating his profile.

https://mobile.twitter.com/jaylen_jones5

 

[Zoran]

I Hear Jaylen Jones is very impressive!
But I also hear Jakai Gill is also a very good playmaker from ASA College who can help turn around UCONN’s offense.

 

[Clockshop]

I Hear Jaylen Jones is very impressive!
But I also hear Jakai Gill is also a very good playmaker from ASA College who can help turn around UCONN’s offense.

Thanks Ms. Gill

 

[Pudge]

Thanks Ms. Gill

So. What do you bring to the table

Gill? Hartford kid at ASA College. 33 catches and near 20 ypc. Looks speedy in old HS film. ASA is a solid Juco. Lots of top kids came through there. He is playing amongst giant bodies at a place like that.

Attached. Please find list of ASA kids at 4 year schools

As with much in UConn 1998 - 2019, we don’t know much before enrollment.

 

[Clockshop]

So. What do you bring to the table

Gill? Hartford kid at ASA College. 33 catches and near 20 ypc. Looks speedy in old HS film. ASA is a solid Juco. Lots of top kids came through there. He is playing amongst giant bodies at a place like that.

Attached. Please find list of ASA kids at 4 year schools View attachment 44967

As with much in UConn 1998 - 2019, we don’t know much before enrollment.

I'm just kidding around, relax. It was the first time I've seen those names mentioned so maybe Zoran can expand on it?

 

[Chief00]

I think it's a good move lining him up at the line of scrimmage.. at his size... If he can get down the technique part, add on even more strength, along with a few pounds, he may end up being a surprise problem up front on D for us... I'm pretty sure the quickness is already there...

He’s a kid Chief likes because he enjoys and seeks contact and collisions.

 

[kibblesnbits]

He’s a kid Chief likes because he enjoys and seeks contact and collusions.

Even when you seek contact, there's no collusion.

 

[Samoo]

He’s a kid Chief likes because he enjoys and seeks contact and collusions.

He’s a kid Chief likes because he enjoys and seeks contact and collusions.

Chief's sent this one straight to the cesspool.. I expect a presidential tweet attacking the vineyard any minute now.

 

[Pudge]

He’s a kid Chief likes because he enjoys and seeks contact and collusions.

10 specific instances ... and still no collusion

 

[RSTuthill]

Oh, there definitely was collusion, many instances of it ... with teammates, as Mueller will point out tomorrow. Can't play D without teammate collusion.

 

[Chief00]

10 specific instances ... and still no collusion

LOL - My bad - typo -“collisions”

 

[formerlurker]

LOL - My bad - typo -“collisions”

Someone else already confirmed it was a typo.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

LOL - My bad - typo -“collisions”

#casualspeller

 

[gioff2323]

LOL - My bad - typo -“collisions”

I'm confused - was it not Chief's bad?

 

[huskyrob1]

maybe others have emerged? That's said, it takes about half of a season to figure out if a new LB has naturally good downhill instincts, field vision, and can handle the CFB game speed at that position. There is a lot going on that has to be processed as an LB while still being an attack annimal.

Maybe.....this article is older but Edsall talks up Mitchell in it.

Ridgefield All-Stater Jackson Mitchell eager to make an impact at UConn

NEW HAVEN — A year ago, Jackson Mitchell shared the stage with his future college...

www.google.com

 

[Chief00]

#casualspeller

Spelling and penmanship were my worse subjects.

 

[Husky68]

Spelling and penmanship were my worse subjects.

You mean "Spelling and penmanship were CHIEF's worse subjects".

 

[pick6s]

I'm stunned that they moved Kevon Jones to a new position. He was our best linebacker last year by miles.

 

[Exit 4]

I'm stunned that they moved Kevon Jones to a new position. He was our best linebacker last year by miles.

I was a little surprised too...but two thoughts; he had a little trouble with the chase in my eyes, meaning once they got past him he didn't perform great in pursuit and two; maybe he's just struggling too hard to keep himself lean. Some of these kids do a lot of growing and filling out in college, maybe he is just naturally getting thick and becoming too thick for LB. I dont really know about either of these, need to see what he looks like this fall to judge.

 

[Zoran]

I'm just kidding around, relax. It was the first time I've seen those names mentioned so maybe Zoran can expand on it?

I'm just kidding around, relax. It was the first time I've seen those names mentioned so maybe Zoran can expand on it?

I mean hey. I’ve just done my research just as anyone else may have. I’ve watched film on many of these guys especially the new names that I see pop up on the roster. Gill’s resume just stood out to me. His highlights from this school is great.As already said, and the list proves, ASA had lots of talent and for Gill to have a resume at a school like that proves he has the capability to play here. Also already said is that we do not know a lot about these players pre-enrollment. So we’ll see.

 

[Samoo]

You mean "Spelling and penmanship were CHIEF's worse subjects".

Casual chiefing.

 

[ktuck911]

Here's hoping ALL of these kids are on campus now for pre conditioning drills with Matt King. A nice start/end to their playing careers up in Storrs

 

[huskyrob1]

I was a little surprised too...but two thoughts; he had a little trouble with the chase in my eyes, meaning once they got past him he didn't perform great in pursuit and two; maybe he's just struggling too hard to keep himself lean. Some of these kids do a lot of growing and filling out in college, maybe he is just naturally getting thick and becoming too thick for LB. I dont really know about either of these, need to seem what he looks like this fall to judge.

I've seen him up close, and he's a big kid. I'm 6'1 225 and felt like a little guy next to him. He's listed at 6'2" 250, but looks more like 265 to me.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I'm stunned that they moved Kevon Jones to a new position. He was our best linebacker last year by miles.

I was a little surprised too...but two thoughts; he had a little trouble with the chase in my eyes, meaning once they got past him he didn't perform great in pursuit and two; maybe he's just struggling too hard to keep himself lean. Some of these kids do a lot of growing and filling out in college, maybe he is just naturally getting thick and becoming too thick for LB. I dont really know about either of these, need to seem what he looks like this fall to judge.

Comparative advantage.

May be coaches believe there are other linebackers who can replace or come close to replacing Jones' productivity at LB and Jones can out produce other options on the D Line.

 

[Exit 4]

Justin Morehead - WO WR is leaving the program. Heard he more than held his own in the WR group and had a shot seeing the field this year.

 

[Pudge]

I’m certain we’ve seen a new Roster - with updates ok Heights & Weights prior to the first day of practice in past years. And, other AAC Programs brought Depth Charts with updated data to Newport.

So. Let’s click into UCONN Football tomorrow & see.

 

[Chief00]

Comparative advantage.

May be coaches believe there are other linebackers who can replace or come close to replacing Jones' productivity at LB and Jones can out produce other options on the D Line.

I look on the positive side - he has good feet for a DL and the two Jones boys are going to be a sturdy wall on the line of scrimmage / we won’t be conceding 3 yards before contact.