Yesterday I took a glance at UConn’s offense, which figures to struggle again in 2023 and has questionable upside. Today I’m turning to the defense, which is comparatively in much better shape, and has some real star power.
The leader without question is middle linebacker Jackson Mitchell—he’s landed on multiple watch lists this preseason, and rightfully so after finishing each of the last two seasons with well over 100 tackles. He racked up 140 in 2022 (nine against State), including 9.5 TFLs and 4.5 sacks. He recovered four fumbles—one for a touchdown against Liberty—and picked off a pass.