Lee Molette III
Lee Molette III
Plays like an extra linebacker near the line. Fourth year in the UConn secondary, same address the whole way. The receipt: 13 tackles, 0.5 TFL against Florida Atlantic — Week 13, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- positional archetype classification
- seasons on the roster
- game log
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jason Candle
Awards
Player Standing · 17 rungs
Tier 2 · StarterR06 · Starter
Starter. Tackle volume for the position at a full-time starter's level.
Career stats
How he plays
Play style
Lives near the line of scrimmage as a de facto extra linebacker.
CFB Index positional classification
2026 Outlook
UConn
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · 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
DNA match
Player DNA
Box Safety
Lives near the line of scrimmage as a de facto extra linebacker.
His 2025 production profile sits closest to Blake Thompson’s 2024 season.
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As a senior, his production profile tracks closest to M.J. Griffin's senior season at Louisville (2024).
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