The UConn Huskies don’t seem to stop after securing over 60 transfer portal commitments. Jason Candle and Co. have already begun recruiting talent for the upcoming classes.
On January 31, 2026, UConn extended a scholarship offer to one of the Northeast’s most promising wide receiver prospects, Amari “Kash” Jones from St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City, New Jersey.
“Extremely blessed to receive an offer from The University of Connecticut #agtg,” Jones wrote on X.
Jones, a 5’11”, 165-pound junior currently donning the St. Peter’s Prep Marauders uniform. He is one of the most sought-after pass catchers in the 2028 class despite his undersized frame. The youngster has received offers from UConn, Penn State, Boston College, and Temple.
He caught a brilliant pass from Tyler Bell for a 31-yard touchdown in November. He helped the program to a record of 8-3 and a non-public A semifinalist.
Physical receiver, difficult to press but also take advantage of any cushions given. Continuing to develop into a complete route runner but initial explosiveness at LOS makes him difficult to cover,” Brandon Howard said about Jones.
Jones has precise route-running ability, exceptional ball security, and the competitiveness to win contested catches against taller defenders.
UConn’s 2026 Class and Transfer Portal Acquisitions
UConn football is quietly building something great. Candle has orchestrated one of the most aggressive transfer portal classes in program history, bringing in 65 transfers, a historic high. Twenty-one of those transfers hail from Power Four programs, including quarterback Jake Merklinger (Tennessee), linebacker John Lista (Penn), and defensive lineman Melvin Hills III (Texas).
Quarterback: Kalieb Osborne (Toledo), Jake Merklinger (Tennessee), Bo Polston (Toledo)
Running Back: Cyncir Bowers (West Virginia), Trey Cornist (Central Michigan), Kenji Christian (Toledo), Jaden Hart (Syracuse)
Wide Receiver: Kamren Flowers (Toledo), Zy’Marion Lang (Toledo), Jediyah Willoughby (Toledo), Ky Wilson (Slippery Rock), Cam Abshire (Emery & Henry), Logan Barnes (Toledo)
Tight End: Alex Godavitarne (Wheeling), Jackson Mangham (High School)
Offensive Tackle: Nathan Pahanich (Wake Forest), Raphael Greene-Nyarko (Toledo), Isiah Switzer (Toledo), Hannes Hammer (Virginia Tech)
Offensive Guard/Center: Dominic Rivera (Toledo), Fred Johnson (Louisville), Ben Mulholland (Houston Christian)
Defensive End: Mateo Kipke (High School), Esean Carter (Toledo), Tahjae Mullix (Oregon State)
Defensive Tackle: Melvin Hills III (Texas), Desmond Aladuge (Duke), Makijah Latiker (Toledo), Andrew Laurich (Colorado State)
Linebacker: Rickey Williams (Toledo), Rodarion Tellez (Toledo), Zakaih Saez (Oregon State), John Lista (Penn)
Cornerback: CJ Bell (Iowa), Braedyn Moore (Toledo), Zion Paret (Florida Atlantic)
Safety: Jayden Price (Toledo), Tyrique Harris (Toledo), Grant Blascak (Toledo decommit)
Athlete/Versatile: Shmar Akande (High School)
