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UConn Huskies CFB 27 Ratings
UConn’s 85-man College Football 27 roster. The Huskies' projected starters average 75 OVR, 107th of 138 FBS teams; K'Von Sherman (ROLB, 84) is the highest-rated player.
UConn Huskies team pageRatings: “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” · updated Aug 31, 2026
- Starter avg
- 75
- 107th of 138
- Offense
- 74.8
- 112th nationally
- Defense
- 75.1
- 102nd nationally
- 80+ OVR players
- 2
- 0 rated 90+
Projected starters
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 3 on roster | Jake Merklinger 74 | 74 | 95th / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 6 on roster | Kenji Christian 81 | 81 | 83rd / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 12 on roster | Shamar Porter 77, Emanuel Ross 75, Ryder Treadway 73 | 75 | 123rd / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 7 on roster | Matt Ragan 72 | 72 | 110th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 16 on roster | Terrence Moore 79, Ty Chan 78, Christian Richter 74, Hannes Hammer 70, Tamarus Walker 70 | 74.2 | 97th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 14 on roster | Esean Carter 79, Joshua Mickens 76, Anas Luqman 75, Avery Dunn 75 | 76.3 | 85th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 8 on roster | K'Von Sherman 84, Luke Murphy 77, Rickey Williams 66 | 75.7 | 63rd / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 10 on roster | Shmar Akande 73, Cason Dash 71 | 72 | 133rd / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 7 on roster | Jayden Davis 75, Tracy Revels 75 | 75 | 106th / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 1 on roster | Mike Baker 70 | 70 | 123rd / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 1 on roster | Trent Clifton 74 | 74 | 82nd / 138 |
Projected starters are the highest-rated players at each position group: 1 QB, 1 HB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 5 OL, 4 DL, 3 LB, 2 CB and 2 S. Kickers and punters are not included in the starter average. This is our calculation from the roster ratings, not EA’s official team rating.
85 players
UConn roster ratings
33 Fr · 25 So · 17 Jr · 10 Sr
| Player | Pos | Class | Archetype | # | Ht / Wt | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K'Von Sherman | ROLB | Jr. | Thumper | — | 6'2" / 236 | 84 |
| Kenji Christian | HB | Jr. | East/West Playmaker | 3 | 6'2" / 207 | 81 |
| Esean Carter | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 3 | 6'2" / 285 | 79 |
| Terrence Moore | C | Sr. | Pass Protector | 58 | 6'5" / 305 | 79 |
| Ty Chan | RG | Sr. | Raw Strength | 69 | 6'5" / 320 | 78 |
| Luke Murphy | MLB | Sr. | Thumper | 20 | 6'3" / 235 | 77 |
| Shamar Porter | WR | Jr. | Elusive Route Runner | 5 | 6'3" / 210 | 77 |
| Cyncir Bowers | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 23 | 5'10" / 191 | 76 |
| Joshua Mickens | RE | Jr. | Speed Rusher | 52 | 6'3" / 250 | 76 |
| Trey Cornist | HB | So. | Contact Seeker | 6 | 5'11" / 210 | 76 |
| Anas Luqman | LE | Jr. | Speed Rusher | 15 | 6'4" / 260 | 75 |
| Avery Dunn | RE | Jr. | Speed Rusher | 11 | 6'4" / 250 | 75 |
| Dashun Reeder | HB | Fr. | East/West Playmaker | 24 | 6'0" / 190 | 75 |
| Emanuel Ross | WR | Fr. | Speedster | 14 | 6'2" / 202 | 75 |
| Jaden Hart | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 22 | 5'11" / 210 | 75 |
| Jayden Davis | SS | Jr. | Coverage Specialist | 10 | 6'1" / 192 | 75 |
| Tracy Revels | FS | So. | Box Specialist | 21 | 6'1" / 184 | 75 |
| Zakaih Saez | RE | So. | Power Rusher | 9 | 6'4" / 230 | 75 |
| Christian Richter | RT | Jr. | Agile | 79 | 6'6" / 300 | 74 |
| Jake Merklinger | QB | Fr. | Pocket Passer | 4 | 6'3" / 215 | 74 |
| Trent Clifton | P | Jr. | Power | 47 | 6'2" / 232 | 74 |
| Ryder Treadway | WR | Fr. | Elusive Route Runner | 11 | 6'3" / 193 | 73 |
| Shmar Akande | CB | Fr. | Field | 26 | 6'1" / 186 | 73 |
| Tahjae Mullix | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 2 | 6'0" / 282 | 73 |
| Andrew Laurich | DT | So. | Pure Power | 55 | 6'3" / 295 | 72 |
| Desmond Aladuge | DT | So. | Pure Power | 14 | 6'4" / 285 | 72 |
| Matt Ragan | TE | Jr. | Gritty Possession | 86 | 6'5" / 246 | 72 |
| Mike Burton | TE | Sr. | Vertical Threat | 42 | 6'2" / 250 | 72 |
| Cason Dash | CB | Fr. | Field | 32 | 6'1" / 175 | 71 |
| Kalieb Osborne | QB | Fr. | Pure Runner | 7 | 6'3" / 204 | 71 |
| Matt Hoffman | LE | Sr. | Speed Rusher | 94 | 6'5" / 250 | 71 |
| Moussa Kane | CB | So. | Field | 35 | 6'1" / 195 | 71 |
| Shawn Simeon | HB | Fr. | East/West Playmaker | 20 | 5'10" / 180 | 71 |
| Steve Miller | FS | Fr. | Hybrid | 23 | 6'1" / 185 | 71 |
| Braedyn Moore | SS | So. | Hybrid | 4 | 6'2" / 204 | 70 |
| Cam Abshire | WR | Jr. | Speedster | 15 | 6'4" / 185 | 70 |
| Chamberlain Campbell | RE | So. | Speed Rusher | 97 | 6'6" / 240 | 70 |
| Hannes Hammer | LT | So. | Agile | 67 | 6'7" / 313 | 70 |
| J.C. Blackshear | WR | Sr. | Elusive Route Runner | 44 | 5'11" / 195 | 70 |
| Ky Wilson | WR | Jr. | Elusive Route Runner | — | 5'9" / 180 | 70 |
| Martece Smith | CB | Fr. | Field | 31 | 6'1" / 165 | 70 |
| Mike Baker | K | Fr. | Power | 89 | 5'9" / 185 | 70 |
| Renick Dorilas | CB | Fr. | Field | 6 | 5'11" / 168 | 70 |
| Tamarus Walker | LG | Jr. | Agile | 56 | 6'3" / 320 | 70 |
| Kamren Flowers | WR | Fr. | Elusive Route Runner | 16 | 6'0" / 170 | 69 |
| Kylish Hicks | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 18 | 6'1" / 200 | 69 |
| Melvin Hills III | DT | Fr. | Speed Rusher | 95 | 6'3" / 302 | 69 |
| Nathan Pahanich | RT | Fr. | Agile | 74 | 6'4" / 291 | 69 |
| Zion Paret | CB | Fr. | Boundary | 24 | 6'0" / 180 | 69 |
| Zy'marion Lang | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 8 | 6'3" / 180 | 69 |
| Alex Godavitarne | TE | Jr. | Physical Route Runner | 80 | 6'4" / 235 | 68 |
| CJ Bell Jr. | CB | Fr. | Field | 8 | 6'1" / 186 | 68 |
| Mason Howard | LT | Sr. | Raw Strength | 77 | 6'7" / 300 | 68 |
| Tyler McKinstry | CB | So. | Bump and Run | 7 | 5'9" / 182 | 68 |
| Xavier Watson | TE | So. | Physical Route Runner | 83 | 6'4" / 210 | 68 |
| Clemens Richter | TE | So. | Physical Route Runner | 87 | 6'6" / 240 | 67 |
| Deron McLaughlin | C | So. | Pass Protector | 52 | 6'4" / 270 | 67 |
| Jediyah Willoughby | WR | So. | Gadget | 2 | 6'1" / 202 | 67 |
| Raymond Liggins | WR | Fr. | Elusive Route Runner | 81 | 5'10" / 165 | 67 |
| Tucker McDonald | QB | Jr. | Pocket Passer | 12 | 6'2" / 200 | 67 |
| Axavier Bridges-Brooks | SS | So. | Coverage Specialist | 22 | 6'0" / 185 | 66 |
| Dominic Rivera | RT | So. | Pass Protector | 76 | 6'8" / 325 | 66 |
| Rickey Williams | MLB | Fr. | Lurker | 5 | 6'2" / 230 | 66 |
| Shamar Riser-Pressley | RE | Fr. | Speed Rusher | 17 | 6'6" / 271 | 66 |
| Julian Allen | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 9 | 6'1" / 188 | 65 |
| Owen Winder | RT | Fr. | Agile | 71 | 6'6" / 270 | 65 |
| Perry Moorehead | ROLB | So. | Thumper | 43 | 6'2" / 222 | 65 |
| Teddy Williams | WR | Jr. | Gadget | 17 | 6'0" / 180 | 65 |
| Grant Blascak | FS | Fr. | Box Specialist | 30 | 6'3" / 205 | 64 |
| Isiah Switzer | RG | Fr. | Agile | 78 | 6'6" / 285 | 64 |
| Joe McGann | LT | So. | Agile | 51 | 6'6" / 290 | 64 |
| Odera Orizu | LE | So. | Speed Rusher | 25 | 6'4" / 256 | 64 |
| Terris Dudley | ROLB | Fr. | Thumper | 27 | 6'3" / 200 | 64 |
| Tyrique Harris | MLB | Fr. | Lurker | 16 | 6'1" / 210 | 64 |
| Patrick Richardson | C | Fr. | Agile | 65 | 6'2" / 308 | 63 |
| Saxton Suchanic | CB | Fr. | Field | 12 | 6'2" / 180 | 63 |
| David LaGanga | TE | Jr. | Gritty Possession | 59 | 6'0" / 212 | 62 |
| Mateo Kipke | LE | Fr. | Speed Rusher | 91 | 6'5" / 240 | 62 |
| Raphael Greene-Nyarko | LG | Fr. | Agile | 73 | 6'6" / 340 | 62 |
| Ethan Hogg | ROLB | So. | Lurker | 19 | 6'3" / 240 | 61 |
| Jackson Mangham | TE | Fr. | Vertical Threat | 82 | 6'7" / 235 | 61 |
| Jayden Price | FS | Fr. | Hybrid | 13 | 6'3" / 185 | 61 |
| Thomas Curtis | LG | Fr. | Agile | 72 | 6'1" / 305 | 61 |
| Gordon Weston | LG | Fr. | Pass Protector | 64 | 6'2" / 301 | 58 |
| Lewenski Ydore | MLB | So. | Lurker | 29 | 6'2" / 220 | 56 |
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Sources & notes
- EA Sports College Football 27 roster ratings — Ratings from “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” roster update, imported 2026-08-31 via Teamcrafters. Ratings change with each roster update.
Last updated Aug 31, 2026.