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2022 PRESEASON WUERFFEL TROPHY (COMMUNITY SERVICE) WATCHLIST: Robert Burns, UConn, Sr., RB,...Burns (Miami, Fla.), a UConn graduate student pursuing his master's degree in business administration, played in 10 games for the Huskies last year, rushing for 45 yards and returning three kicks for 58 yards. Off the field, Burns is the co-founder of Second Spoon, a non-profit organization that provides excess food from college dining halls to those in need. He is one of 115 college players on the watch list. - UConn Football

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RB Robert Burns, Connecticut
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08/25/22 - Eriq Gilyard, rSr/2024, Connecticut, 5-10, 229 (DS#999 ILB) + More +

Eriq Gilyard sees himself as the kind of person who looks for a challenge, and when he entered the transfer portal last year he found one worth exploring. Gilyard, whose college football career began at UCF in 2018, said he considered the likes of SMU, Michigan State, TCU and Arizona State. He acknowledged Wednesday that, in what felt like a whirlwind experience, there were a couple of others he couldn't remember. But ultimately, in part due to conversations he had with Kansas head coach Lance Leipold, Gilyard chose the Jayhawks.

In doing so, Gilyard jumped to the Power Five level and a Big 12 Conference program in the midst of a rebuild. He joined a group he's confident can have success in 2022. And as the redshirt senior linebacker plays out the year, he'll also look to make more of a name for himself as his eyes look to a potentially brighter future. "This is for me, building my name beyond UCF," said Gilyard, who had only positive things to say about those he met at his previous stop. "So, I did what I did at UCF, and that was great, but I kind of want to build a separate legacy here. And, hopefully, that leads me to the (NFL)." - Topeka Capital Journal

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ILB Eriq Gilyard, Connecticut
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08/14/22 - Kamoi Latu, rSr/2026, Connecticut, 6-0, 208 (DS#999 SS) + More +

Kamo'i Latu isn't shy about one person who played a significant factor in his decision to transfer to the University of Wisconsin. That would be "No. 19." according to the former Utah safety. "He's my best friend," Latu said of UW outside linebacker Nick Herbig last week. "We went to high school together, and we're from Hawaii. Nick played a big role in it." Latu now continues his collegiate journey with the Badgers as he announced his transfer in early May and hopes to set a path to playing time during fall camp.

The 6-foot, 195-pound Latu played in 14 games last season, registering 19 tackles and three pass breakups for the Utes, who won the Pac-12 Conference and played Ohio State in the 2022 Rose Bowl. He finished with a career-high 10 tackles during a 42-26 win at Southern Cal in October, his only start of 2021. The Pac-12 decorated him with freshman of the week accolades for that outing. Latu, a former three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals, participated in 19 games over two seasons at Utah before his move to the Midwest. The two recruiting services reported he held offers from Colorado, Nebraska, Oregon State, USC and Washington among others prior to his signing with Kyle Whittingham's program as part of the Utes' class of 2020. - Wisconsin State Journal

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SS Kamoi Latu, Connecticut
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08/13/22 - Skyler Bell, rSr/2026, Connecticut, 6-0, 185 (DS#61 WR) + More +

Skyler Bell leapt after a Graham Mertz pass in the middle of the south end zone Monday, snagged it over the outstretched arms of a defender and maintained possession while crashing to the Camp Randall Stadium turf. It was the highlight of the day for either side of the ball at the University of Wisconsin's football practice - and a continuation of the strong showing Bell has been putting together since bowl-prep practices in December. Bell appears to be in the Badgers' top line of wide receivers, a unit trying to replace two multi-year starters in Danny Davis and Kendric Pryor. The receiver group is deep and there's competition for roles, but Bell's display of route running, aggressiveness in blocking and run-after-the-catch ability has him firmly in the mixing for a starting spot. "The goal is to be perfect, but obviously you're not going to be perfect," Bell said. "Just try and go out there, know what I'm doing, play fast, play confident. I think that's what I was able to do in the spring and that's why I saw a good amount of success. Fall camp, I'm just trying to build on that, get more comfortable with the plays and hopefully take off this season."

Bell, a redshirt freshman from Bronx, New York, saw his stock rising before the Badgers flew to Las Vegas to play Arizona State in the Las Vegas Bowl. He recorded his first college catch in that game, a diving grab of 15 yards to convert a third-and-9, and continued to stand out during spring practices. His ability to create separation on crossing routes in particular made him a frequent target for Mertz, UW's junior quarterback. Mertz believes a year of college life has made Bell more mature and that is starting to come through on the field. "You come into college and you've got to learn how to lead yourself," Mertz said. "And he dove into that and learned how to lead himself how to recover, how to do all that stuff. "He's got that dog (in him), but he's also spreading that to (the receivers), which is cool." - Wisconsin State Journal

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WR Skyler Bell, Connecticut
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08/06/22 - Kamoi Latu, rSr/2026, Connecticut, 6-0, 208 (DS#999 SS) + More +

Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard needed to bolster depth at safety. Kamo'i Latu was looking for a new home after playing safety his first two seasons at Utah. UW outside linebacker Nick Herbig and Latu were high school teammates at Saint Louis School in Hawaii. Not surprisingly, Latu visited Madison in the last week of April and announced less than a week later he had committed to UW. "We grew up together," Latu said of his friendship with Herbig. "It played a big role. I trust what he said. "He told me that the culture here is family-oriented. That is all I am for - teamwork, family and getting each other better. "I took his word and now that I am here, I love it here." Latu, 6-foot and 195 pounds, played in a total of 13 games in his two seasons with the Utes. He recorded 19 tackles and broke up three passes in nine games last season for the Pacific 12 champions. - Journal Sentinel

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SS Kamoi Latu, Connecticut
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08/05/22 - Marquez Bembry, rSr/2023, Connecticut, 6-2, 221 (DS#106 OLB) + More +

UConn junior defensive lineman Eric Watts walked to practice Tuesday with his new teammate, University of Kentucky transfer Marquez Bembry. He always does. They work out together and push each other. They're roommates. Bembry, who will likely join forces with last year's leading tackler Jackson Mitchell at linebacker, totaled 37 tackles in 24 games played at Kentucky and established himself as a leader quickly after joining the team in January. "He's doing what he needs to do and you can tell the younger guys look up to him," Watts said. "He's trying to help everybody. He helps me, and if he needs my help, I help him."

One of the oldest and longest-tenured college football players on UConn's roster, Bembry played one season at Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, Mississippi, after high school. He recorded 36 tackles as a redshirt freshman in 2018, helping the Bobcats to a 10-2 record. Bembry then transferred and played three seasons at Kentucky, choosing the Wildcats over Ole Miss and Tennessee. Bembry is one of several transfers that UConn hopes will give them a boost this season after the Huskies ranked near the bottom of the FBS in several statistics last year, including rushing and passing yards allowed per game as well as points allowed per game. - Hartford Courant

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OLB Marquez Bembry, Connecticut
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08/04/22 - Tommy Zozus, rSr/2023, Connecticut, 6-1, 247 (DS#13 LS) + More +

2022 PRESEASON PATRICK MANNELLY AWARD WATCHLIST: Tommy Zozus, UConn,...Zozus, who transferred to UConn from Florida International University, has appeared in 31 college football games as a long snapper. As a veteran member of the Huskies' special team unit, he brings valuable experience to a UConn team full of up-and-coming talent in college football. His current role has allowed him to truly appreciate the experience. - Connecticut Football

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LS Tommy Zozus, Connecticut
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08/02/22 - Noah Plack, rSr/2024, Connecticut, 6-1, 225 (DS#81 OLB) + More +

2022 PRESEASON ALL-CAA CONFERENCE HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES/MEDIA): Noah Plack, S, Delaware,...All-CAA Second Team in 2021...Appeared and started in eight games after returning from injury...Ranked fourth on the team with 57 tackles...Also finished with 0.5 TFL, two fumble recoveries and three pass breakups. - Delaware Football

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OLB Noah Plack, Connecticut
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07/28/22 - Jackson Mitchell, Sr/2024, Connecticut, 6-1, 225 (DS#18 ILB) + More +

2022 PRESEASON BUTKUS AWARD WATCHLIST: Jackson Mitchell, UConn,...Mitchell (Ridgefield, Conn.) started all 12 games for the Huskies last season, and led the team in tackles, totaling 120 tackles with 6.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and also recorded three forced fumbles, one interception and two pass breakups. The UConn junior ranked among the top 15 players in the country in total tackles, he ranked fourth in assisted tackles (73), and his 10.0 tackles per game ranked 11th in the nation. Mitchell's top games of the 2021 season including a career-high 16 tackles at Army and 15 tackles and a half-sack against Purdue. He also recorded 14 tackles and added a pass breakup against Holy Cross. - UConn Football

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ILB Jackson Mitchell, Connecticut
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07/25/22 - Raashaan Wilkins Jr., rSr/2024, Connecticut, 6-1, 313 (DS#73 DT) + More +

Raashaan Wilkins Jr. played in all 12 games last fall at Vanderbilt and started 10 of them while finishing the season with 13 tackles. That came after he started all nine games in 2020 - one of six Commodores to do so - and posted eight tackles, including two for loss, and a fumble recovery. He still hit the transfer portal after last season and committed to Illinois in April, to complete his college football journey close to home. Wilkins' path to Illinois had its twists and turns.

Champaign is the Chicago native's fourth stop, and defensive tackle wasn't his first position. He was a tight end at Wisconsin-Stevens Point before transferring to Monterey Peninsula College (Calif.) and switching positions, before another transfer to Vanderbilt. Wilkins' final move comes with a real chance at Illinois. Somebody has to replace Roderick Perry II on the Illini defensive line, and Wilkins has the size and experience to do just that. - News Gazette Tribune

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DT Raashaan Wilkins Jr., Connecticut
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07/07/22 - Jackson Mitchell, Sr/2024, Connecticut, 6-1, 225 (DS#18 ILB) + More +

Coming off a one-win season, Jackson Mitchell wasn't sure he would ever wear the UConn football navy blue and white uniforms ever again. The Huskies linebacker thought long and hard about transferring out of Storrs. It took two meetings with new head coach Jim Mora to change his mind. "I was confident when they came in," he said. "We talked to coach Mora and I heard him talk. He talked to me. I just talked with other guys here. I thought it was the best decision to stay, even with the past and not winning so much. "I definitely thought about it for a second, but I realized this was the place to be and the place I wanted to be. I trusted coach Mora and coach [Lou] Spanos, who would be around. We thought we had a real chance to turn this thing around with coach Mora and the rest of the coaches."

Mitchell, academically a senior but with two years of football eligibility left, was one of the few bright spots on a team that finished 1-11 overall. He was the team's leading tackler with 120 last season, including 6.5 for loss and one sack. In the locker room his teammates look to him as their leader. "He's a wise man for his age because he has been playing so much football here," said Spanos, UConn's defensive coordinator. "The production is outstanding. I mean, top-10 tackler in the country. He leads by example. When he speaks, everybody listens. When I say everyone, I mean all three phases (of football) because if Jackson is talking, there's a reason for it." - Hartford Courant

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ILB Jackson Mitchell, Connecticut
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07/05/22 - Eriq Gilyard, rSr/2024, Connecticut, 5-10, 229 (DS#999 ILB) + More +

Eriq Gilyard has always been an old-school, smash-mouth, run-stuffing middle linebacker. He can't wait to be that again. Gilyard shuffled between schemes and responsibilities at UCF last season and was rotated and then squeezed out of the Knights' 4-2-5 defense under first-year head coach Gus Malzahn and his pair of defensive coordinators. By October, the two-year starter with 197 career tackles had enough and decided to transfer. In January, he enrolled at Kansas and was one of eight players to join the team before the start of winter workouts.

Gilyard, who is 5-foot-11 and 235 pounds, was able to preserve a redshirt year by playing in only four games last season and will have two seasons of eligibility remaining. His addition, along with those of Craig Young from Ohio State and Lorenzo McCaskill from Louisiana, should fortify a unit that, like the rest of the defense, had to rely on inexperience last season. "I feel like just the opportunity that I have here, (it's) as far as being able to play, being able to show what I can do, coaches, scheme, and honestly, I like challenges," Gilyard said. "It's no surprise that Kansas isn't as good as they should have been last year and I want to be a part of the change that comes with this program - that I know will come." - Lawrence Journal World

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ILB Eriq Gilyard, Connecticut
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06/16/22 - Kayode Oladele, rSr/2024, Connecticut, 6-4, 269 (DS#999 DE) + More +

Memphis senior defensive lineman Kayode Oladele confirmed to The Commercial Appeal that entered the transfer portal Tuesday. Oladele, who is eligible as a graduate transfer, played 11 games in three seasons after enrolling in 2018 a week before the Tigers' season opener. A former four-star recruit from Florida, he initially signed with Auburn in December 2017 but it was reported the following summer that he wouldn't enroll at the school. Oladele redshirted in 2018 and appeared in a career-best eight games in 2020, where he recorded one tackle. He appeared in two games last season and played with the Tigers during spring practice. - Memphis Commercial Appeal

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DE Kayode Oladele, Connecticut
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05/09/22 - Kamoi Latu, rSr/2026, Connecticut, 6-0, 208 (DS#999 SS) + More +

Numbers in the University of Wisconsin safety room received a boost Friday when Kamo'i Latu announced his intention to transfer to the program. The 6-foot, 195-pound Latu played in 14 games last season, registering 19 tackles and three pass breakups for Utah. He finished with a career-high 10 tackles during a 42-26 win at Southern Cal in October, his only start of 2021. That performance allowed him to claim Pac-12 freshman of the week accolades.

Latu participated in 19 games over two seasons for the Utes, who lost to Ohio State in the 2022 Rose Bowl. 247Sports and Rivals rated him as a three-star recruit, and the two recruiting services reported he had offers from Colorado, Nebraska, Oregon State, Southern Cal and Washington, among others. Latu also holds a connection to the program with a former prep teammate. Both he and current UW outside linebacker Nick Herbig played at Saint Louis School in Honolulu before moving on to the college ranks. - KTBS ABC TV3 News

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SS Kamoi Latu, Connecticut
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05/05/22 - Jack Stewart, rSr/2025, Connecticut, 6-4, 298 (DS#999 OG) + More +

UConn has lured a Power Five prospect back home to Connecticut. Jack Stewart, a big, powerful lineman from New Canaan High, is transferring from Michigan and committed to the Huskies and new coach Jim Mora on Monday night. "I'm coming home," Stewart said, in announcing his decision via Twitter. Stewart, 6 feet 4 and 314 pounds, was one of the top linemen in Connecticut, and, playing on both sides of the line, helped New Canaan to the state final in 2015, '16 and '18. He played for Lou Marinelli, whose son, John, is on Mora's staff. Stewart, a junior, was at Michigan for three seasons, but never saw any game action. - Hartford Courant

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OG Jack Stewart, Connecticut
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