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UConn football secures verbal commitments from five Class of 2027 recruits

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:37 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

UConn football secures verbal commitments from five Class of 2027 recruits

Summary

UConn football announced commitments from five prospects in the Class of 2027 following multiple official visits. Michael Vernon Jr., a wide receiver from Florida, joined the Huskies after considering offers from various programs. Safety Alan Blackshere, offensive lineman Aden Norris, tight end Joe Moore, and linebacker George Richards, who reclassified from 2027 to 2026, also committed. Their decisions enhance UConn's recruiting class and continue the program's efforts to build talent for the future. Vernon is expected to visit UConn again on June 12, while Blackshere has additional visits scheduled to North Carolina and Missouri this month.

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By the Numbers

•UConn hosted 15 official visits over the weekend.
•Michael Vernon Jr. and Alan Blackshere are among the notable commitments.
•George Richards will join the team a year earlier than initially planned.
•New commitments strengthen UConn's recruiting class for 2027.

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4:37 PMYahoo Sports — UConn earns verbal commitments from five Class of 2027 prospects

What they're saying

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After a busy weekend, the UConn football coaching staff hosted at least 15 official visits, landing five commits. Michael “Mikey” Vernon Jr, Wide Receiver Vernon Jr. committed to Connecticut on X on Friday. He chose the Huskies over offers from the Buffalo Bulls, Pittsburgh Panthers, East Carolina Pirates, and Georgia Southern Eagles. The Florida native […]
— Yahoo Sports

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