UConn football hopefuls work out on Husky Pro Day
Nov 1, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies wide receiver Skyler Bell (1) makes the catch and runs for a touchdown against the UAB Blazers in the first quarter at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images After recording back-to-back nine-win seasons, UConn has a number of former players vying for a chance at the NFL or other pro leagues. On Tuesday, the players had the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of 27 NFL scouts at UConn’s 2026 Pro Day.
The group included the following numbers at each position: QB: 1 Wide Receiver: 3 Tight End: 1 Offensive Line: 1 Defensive Tackle: 2 EDGE: 3 Linebacker: 4 Cornerback: 1 Safety: 2 Kicker: 1 Punter: 1 Here are some of the standout performances: Skyler Bell, Wide Receiver All eyes were on the prize in Storrs, Connecticut, as Bell delivered a spectacular pro day performance. The star receiver registered an 11’ 1” broad jump, a 41” vertical, a 4. 40 second 40-yard dash, a 4.
11 second shuttle, and a 6. 65 second 3-cone drill. During the positional tests, the 23-year-old showed off his crisp route-running skills from all ranges.
In total, the top prospect hauled in 15 of 16 catches. With about a month away from the 2026 NFL draft, the 2025 Biletnikoff Finalist is considered to go in the late second or beginning of the third round. Franchises to watch out for are the New York Giants and the New England Patriots.
With the arrival of the Giants’ new Head Coach, John Harbaugh, the team could pair Bell up with Malik Nabers. This comes after Wan’Dale Robinson signed with the Tennessee Titans in the 2026 offseason. As for the Patriots, the team released Stefon Diggs on March 11, 2026.