UConn Football Class of 2026 > Early Signing Day Thread/Info (12/3/25>12/6/25)

[huskymedic]

Hey someone check to be sure there is paper in the fax machines… quarter ream should be good this year.

 

[ktuck911]

ZERO disrespect to @huskymedic and his efforts to keep us fans well-informed, but, I'd be completely shocked if we get any NLI's over the next several days.

If we do, then we're definitely in a little bit better shape than I thought as a program

 

[Hskies4Ever]

While I think many may have wanted to play for Mora, I’d be SHOCKED if there weren’t a few recruits that didn’t choose UConn because they like UConn.

I think it’s also a prudent move to reopen your commitment when there’s a coaching change. I bet some recommit after the hire.

 

[ktuck911]

I think all of the ones that initially committed signed because of Mora's presence... we need another presence like him up in Storrs, CT

 

[Kolumbo]

While I think many may have wanted to play for Mora, I’d be SHOCKED if there weren’t a few recruits that didn’t choose UConn because they like UConn.

I think it’s also a prudent move to reopen your commitment when there’s a coaching change. I bet some recommit after the hire.

contrary to the meaning behind your double negative - I believe what you are trying to say is that you believe at least a few recruits chose UConn because they wanted to play for UConn. I would agree. Football on the rise, great school, great brand, great athletic department, great location, opportunity to play against P4 and G6. Lots of great reasons to join the UConn Huskies!

 

[giddyup]

Tall order for any kid to commit to a school with no idea who the HC is or whether the staff they dealt with will remain. We really need to get the house in order like yesterday.

 

[huskymedic]

James Tilus is a 6-3 230lb LB/DL from Auburndale High School in Auburndale Florida.

Other offers from Air Force, Army, BGSU, Duquesne, FAU, Georgia State, East Carolina, Marshall, Navy, Penn, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southern Miss, UMass, UNLV, Wake Forest (Previously Commit) and WKU.

Tilus committed to UConn back in June.

 

[huskymedic]

Jayden Jones is a 6-2 215lb LB/DL from Millville High School in Millville New Jersey. Other offers from Buffalo, ECU, EMU, Illinois, Kent State, Maryland, Miami, Michigan, New Hampshire, Penn State, Pitt, Rutgers, Syracuse, Temple, UMass and WVA.

Jayden committed to UConn back in June.

 

[huskymedic]

Elijah Whitaker is 6-1 175lb DB from Spaulding High School, Griffin, Georgia. Other offers from Coastal Carolina, ECU, Georgia State, Georgia Southern, Liberty, Mercer, New Hampshire, SE Missouri State, Tennessee-Martin, Wofford and WKU.

Elijah Whitaker had previously committed to UConn in February

 

[ktuck911]

Praise God... didn't expect this... Good to clearly see that recruits see us... IMO, this is pretty big...

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Nameless]

We've kept multiple guys that had at least 1 P4 offer, good news and unexpected with all of the recent turmoil.

I'm sure they all have their own individual reasons for coming here, but regardless of what they are I appreciate and respect these kids for sticking it out and honoring their commitment. Hope we bring in a great coach and they all find a lot of success here

 

[Windham4th]

They probably know a little more about future coach than the public

 

[Purple Stein]

These kids are choosing UConn -- not Mora, not anything else. UConn.

They deserve our full throated supported now and for as long as they're here. The real ones!

 

[HCCForever]

I have tremendous respect for these young men in honoring their commitments. I believe PSU only retained four HS recruits so we’re doing much better than I expected.

 

[Tm203]

Not half bad!

 

[huskymedic]

Not half bad!

Zikhere Leaks is a 6-2 185lb WR/DB from Susquehanna Township High School, Harrisburg PA. Previously committed to Syracuse (Decommit 11/24/25).

 

[Jetskies]

respect to any kid who comes to UConn when they don't have a coach yet. idk if i would.

Leaks kid is welcome news I suppose, but I would prefer kids not de-commit from their chosen school, even if it benefits us.
I'm talking from an institutional standpoint. We get a kid, lose 4. that's where I'm frustrated. The word "committed" means nothing.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Hskies4Ever]

A flipped commit tells me that a Moore might be staying… or maybe Sammis is in a strong position.

 

[WestCoastHusky]

A flipped commit tells me that a Moore might be staying… or maybe Sammis is in a strong position.

That's very possible. The kid saw what we did with Skyler Bell, and he knows it could be him. We need to keep Sammis as OC.

 

[Hskies4Ever]

Also… I see some places mention him as a DB and he actually mentioned Hilliard in his announcement so he’s probably actually here to play D. I wonder if one of the other decommits opened up more opportunity for him here.

 

[Coult]

A flipped commit tells me that a Moore might be staying… or maybe Sammis is in a strong position.

Moore is one of the staff members I most expect to stay considering his connection to the university, but who knows!

 

[Nameless]

If we flipped a commitment clearly something is going on behind the scenes with the staff. I don't see a kid committing here if he doesn't know if any of the coaches will be around. It's got me wondering...

Are we closer to a hire than many of us realize despite the silence? I could see this as a sign we are about to hire someone just hashing out the final details, and certain staff members know they will be retained. I could also see this as a sign Sammis may actually get promoted. Could also be something else entirely. Idk but it's fun to speculate, especially with the lack of rumors floating around the internet.

Whatever the case may be, I'm thrilled by all of the signings today.

 

[gioff2323]

FWIW, I love the storm advisory approach.

 

[ktuck911]

Not half bad!
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super encourging pick up right here... big statement signing all things considering

 

[UConnSportsGuy]

super encourging pick up right here... big statement signing all things considering

Clearly he always loved UConn, but Mora was a detriment.😃

 

[JMick]

Kind of crazy we got anyone. I'll take it

 

[Fairfield_1st]

If Sammis is a good recruiter I feel like they should strongly consider promoting him

I appreciate the sentiment, but I feel differently. UConn was getting good press and showing they could play football. It's not the time to experiment on a coaching hire. We need someone that has experience successfully running a program and understands NIL. This isn't to say GS couldn't do it, but we need as close to a sure thing hire as we can get. We've got to keep up the momentum.