UConn 2026 Outbound Portal Transfers (*No transfer speculation until announced/posted*)

[Chin Diesel]

One area where I was disappointed this past season was in the trenches.

Although our pass blocking was very good, we weren't as good as I expected in moving bodies from the line of scrimmage, especially against some of the lesser teams on our schedule, who if we are where we should be, would have been getting pushed around the field all game. Our defensive front also wasn't what should have been expected, and played a major role in a couple of close wins that shouldn't have been close as well as the three OT losses.

The MAC has been know for physical play, punching above their weight class, even if they aren't a top tier G level conference. Hopefully the new regime will lead to more physicality in the trenches.

The type of linemen needed who can block for an outside zone running scheme aren't the same linemen who can move the LOS at will. Even against some of UConn's "lesser" opponents this year. The linemen who are agile enough to block a zone run and still move piles, aren't at UConn. They're at OSU, Bama, Georgia, etc.

 

[Enrique]

We beat the ACC champions and came in 2nd in Independent...

And Notre Dame came in 2nd to last.

 

[Rich]

The type of linemen needed who can block for an outside zone running scheme aren't the same linemen who can move the LOS at will. Even against some of UConn's "lesser" opponents this year. The linemen who are agile enough to block a zone run and still move piles, aren't at UConn. They're at OSU, Bama, Georgia, etc.

Utah has a guy Spencer Fano who can do both. I think he's projected to go top 5 in this year's draft. Also the Worlds kid at Oregon. Mauigoa at UM is a third.

There are two pros who I think epitomize the definition of a complete offensive lineman - Walter Jones and Trent Williams. Those two were the best I've seen really at any level. They do not, as the saying goes, grow on trees and nor do they come cheaply.

 

[Windham4th]

And Notre Dame came in 2nd to last.

That's why the didn't make the CFP

 

[jdb50]

Last time a #NorwalkCT actually sniffed Nebraska was a great RB from my Alma mater (Brien McMahon Highschool) was Marvin Tomlin.
Would be nice to see that come to fruition if he chooses not to stay here.

The Nebraska QB Raiola has entered the portal. There is no head coaching change there. Cam may want to stick around. Candle could be a breath of fresh air to the program and he could be on board at the start of it.

 

[uconnfan68]

He was never there. He’s in high school.

He was still a MAC recruit, right?

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[UConnDan97]

2026 UConn Football Outbound Transfers:

1. RB Victor Rosa
2. DB Cam Chadwick
3. WR John Neider
4. LB Oumar Diomande
5. DB Chris Hudson
6. RB MJ Flowers
7. DB Osiris Gilbert
8. DB Kolubah Pewee
9. DB Diandre Harris
10. OT Ben Murawski
11. TE Dominic Toy
12. OT Carsten Casady
13. RB Jayden “Mel” Brown
14. TE Bryce Anderson
15. OL Brady Wayburn
16. RB Cam Edwards
17. WR Trace Bratten
18. DL Vincent Carroll-Jackson
19. TE Juice Vareen

I'm hoping the majority of these fellas are still wearing National Flag Blue next season. There's a lot of talent on that list!

 

[Nameless]

Crap

 

[DoctorWho85]

Damn Juice was poised to have a significant role this year with Bell graduating. Neider too. I'm sad, but I understand. It happens when there is a coaching change. I'd love all of them to stay, but don't blame them if p4 school comes calling.

 

[businesslawyer]

Hasn't left. Just assume that almost every starter with remaining eligibility is going to test the market every year and you'll be fine. We'll lose some and we'll replace them with proven starters from teams lower on the food chain and players from schools higher up the food chain that haven't become starters yet. That's just the new reality.

 

[DoctorWho85]

Hasn't left. Just assume that almost every starter with remaining eligibility is going to test the market every year and you'll be fine. We'll lose some and we'll replace them with proven starters from teams lower on the food chain and players from schools higher up the food chain that haven't become starters yet. That's just the new reality.

I still think the portal can be a net positive for schools like UConn. Sure we'll lose playmakers here and there, but we can also bring in portal kids that can contribute immediately to fill gaps from the big schools. But I'm also selfish and want everyone to stay

 

[Nameless]

Hasn't left. Just assume that almost every starter with remaining eligibility is going to test the market every year and you'll be fine. We'll lose some and we'll replace them with proven starters from teams lower on the food chain and players from schools higher up the food chain that haven't become starters yet. That's just the new reality.

I hear ya. But the portal entries seem to be slowing down as of late, so a part of me was hoping some of these guys may not even enter. I was kind of holding out hope that a guy as talented as Vereen is would've entered the portal sometime within the first week if he planned to enter and test the waters. Thought him not entering the first couple weeks was a good sign. Foolish, I know.

Still holding out hope he returns. Loved having Juice here this year.

 

[Windham4th]

If i were s key player I would enter it every off-season just for negotiating. Assume the position of strength in the negotiation. If you had a bad year, then maybe skip it unless you are truly moving on, as you could portal yourself right out of football entirely.

 

[Scoe]

Is Juice playing in the bowl game at least

 

[DaveHuskiesFan]

Is Juice playing in the bowl game at least

No

 

[Khal Drogo]

No

Then we don’t want him back

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Mora was a huge Juice fan…and raved about him many times in interviews. Wouldn’t be shocking if he ended up at Fort Collins.

 

[uconnfan68]

Mora was a huge Juice fan…and raved about him many times in interviews. Wouldn’t be shocking if he ended up at Fort Collins.

I’m going with the new commit.

 

[BlueWolf25]

 

[Coach J]

Didn't know he had eligibility left. Are they scared the new TE signee is going to take all of their time next year? As for Vereen, it's odd he got very few chances at NC State, he comes here and he gets showcased and he's out the door. Seems odd unless he is following Jim to CS.

 

[FreeDogs]

Didn't know he had eligibility left. Are they scared the new TE signee is going to take all of their time next year? As for Vereen, it's odd he got very few chances at NC State, he comes here and he gets showcased and he's out the door. Seems odd unless he is following Jim to CS.

Or getting paid. I don't like it, but these kids are also balancing getting money with all these decisions. Probably especially relevant for those kids that know the NFL isn't in their future.

 

[ScottVib]

Some of them may just be testing the waters to try to find the best deal; for the guys who are unlikely to have NFL futures; it probably makes sense to grab as much money as possible, even if it means you lose some playing time by going to a bigger school.