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John Lista
Returning to UConn for 2026
Fair Haven, NJ → Rumson-Fair Haven HS
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
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CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jason Candle
How he plays
2026 Outlook
UConn
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · UConn
Returning around him
- 1 UConn player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +8 net (53 in / 45 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
UConn · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #97 · 2026 recruiting class #110
Background
Prior to UConn: Lista spent the last four seasons at Penn. In 2025 he played nine games and finished with 78 tackles (47 solo tackles), adding six tackles for loss and two sacks. He had five hurries, five pass breakups and one fumble recovered. Over his Penn career he played in 26 games, totaling...
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