#18
Tyler Smith
Returning to UConn for 2026
Shelton, CT → Fairfield Prep
via uconnhuskies.com ↗Tyler Smith
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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
Quarterback · UConn
Returning around him
- 68% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 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
2025 (Freshman Season): Appeared in one game as a freshman...Saw action in the Fenway Bowl vs. Army West Point (Dec. 28).
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology