Is Connecticut football in trouble after losing recruits?

 With Jim Mora  leaving Connecticut ten  players in their recruiting class decommited from the school And nine players from this year‘s team decided to enter the transfer portal. Now Connecticut only has four incoming recruits so far after the early signing day date below is the list of recruits that Connecticut still has so far

James Tilus, Defensive End – Auburndale HS, Florida

  • Height/Weight: 6'3", 225 lbs
  • Star Rating: ★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank:  117 
  • Notable Offers: Georgia State, Wake Forest, FAU, Army, Air Force
  • Strengths: Disruptive pass rusher, explosive first step, pursuit speed, and production against quality competition.
  • System Fit: Ideal developmental EDGE for UConn's depleted front seven, sack upside in multiple-gap schemes.
  • Enrollment Status: Signed

Jayden Jones, Defensive End – Millville HS, New Jersey

  • Height/Weight: 6'2", 210 lbs
  • Star Rating: ★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: 114
  • Notable Offers: Syracuse, West Virginia, Temple, Rutgers, UMass
  • Strengths: Long frame with bend, quick first step, motor to finish plays.
  • System Fit: Perfect developmental edge for UConn's multiple-front defense, rotational pass rusher with power potential to set edges after portal losses.
  • Enrollment Status: Signed

Elijah Whitaker, Safety – Spalding High School, Griffin, GA

  • Height/Weight: 6'0", 175 lbs
  • Star Rating: ★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: 224
  • Notable Offers: Eastern Kentucky, Georgia State, Liberty
  • Strengths: Competitive tackler with sideline-to-sideline range, strong against the run, good instincts for zone coverage.
  • System Fit: Fits well within UConn's linebacker scheme as a three-down backer; expected to contribute early on special teams.
  • Enrollment Status: Signed

Zikhere Leaks, Wide Receiver– Susquehanna Township HS, Pennsylvania

  • Height/Weight: 6'2", 190 lbs
  • Star Rating: ★★★ (247Sports), Position Rank: 186
  • Notable Offers: Syracuse (decommitted 11/24/25), Boston College, Purdue, 
  • Strengths: Elite track speed, two-way playmaker with deep-threat ability at WR and man-coverage skills at CB.
  • System Fit: Versatile athlete for UConn's depleted secondary/skill positions, immediate special teams contributor.
  • Enrollment Status: Signed
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Connecticut still has the later signing day Which is set for February 4, 2026 so Connecticut still has a chance to get more commits but for right now they are in  trouble they do not have a quarterback so far in the incoming class 

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