After two defensive commitments, the UConn Huskies bolstered their offensive unit on Sunday. Jason Candle and Co. landed a star running back from the transfer portal.
RB Jaden Hart has committed to UConn. The 6-foot, 210-pound tailback from Syracuse announced his commitment via X on January 18. He joins the Huskies with two years of eligibility remaining.
“Work time⚪️💙,” Hart wrote.
Hart joins Cyncir Bowers (West Virginia) and Trey Cornist (Central Michigan) in UConn’s RB room. He received offers from Boston College, Duke, Iowa State, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Purdue, among others.
Jaden Hart’s Career
Jaden Hart played at Michigan City High School in Michigan City, Indiana. He recorded over 4,000 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns across his high school career.
Hart exceeded 1,500 all-purpose yards while recording 10 touchdowns in his senior year. He earned All-State honors in both 2021 and 2022 and was a three-time All-DAC (Diamond Athletic Conference) selection.
He appeared in eight games as a backup running back during his Freshman year at Syracuse. Hart logged just three carries for 18 yards while recording two receptions for two yards.
During the 2025 season as a redshirt sophomore, Hart received an expanded opportunity. He played 10 games and rushed 15 times for 53 yards. He caught two passes for eight yards. His season-high performance came against Colgate, where he recorded 28 yards on six carries.
What Jaden Hart Brings to UConn?
Jaden Hart provides the Huskies with physical downhill power-running capability. He is incredibly athletic with good speed and exceptional agility. His ability to function as both a runner and receiver gives Candle flexibility in offensive schemes.
He has a compact, robust frame design for short-yardage conversion. He seems more than willing to lower his shoulder and run through defenders. The running back arrives at UConn for more playing time.
UConn’s Running Back Room
Jaden Hart completes a three-deep running back rotation for UConn. The running back room now includes Hart, Cyncir Bowers (West Virginia), Trey Cornist (Central Michigan), and Kenji Christian (Toledo veteran). Hart’s power-running and receiving versatility pair well with Bowers’ explosive athletic profile and change-of-direction ability.
