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Mark Hansson - TE - Huskies

UConn redshirt junior TE Mark Hansson will not be a part of the football program for the 2013 season.

With the Huskies top tight end Ryan Griffin departing to the NFL, Hansson had a chance to claim a position in the starting lineup. The latter's time away from the program is due to undisclosed reasons, but there is a chance Hansson rejoins the club after this year.
Source: Desmond Conner on Twitter
Jun 5 - 9:03 AM
Ryan Griffin - TE - Huskies

Texans selected Connecticut TE Ryan Griffin with the No. 201 overall pick.

Griffin (6-foot-5 7/8, 254) ran a 4.87 forty and put up 21 reps on the bench press at the Huskies' Pro Day. He has strong hands and can line up all over the offense, but Griffin needs work as a blocker. Griffin was set to play college basketball before UConn offered him a football scholarship. He'll slide in behind Owen Daniels and Garrett Graham in Houston.
Apr 27 - 5:22 PM
Trevardo Williams - LB - Huskies

Texans selected UConn DE/OLB Trevardo Williams with the No. 124 overall pick.

Williams (6-1, 241) led the Big East with 11.5 sacks as a senior, and graduated as the Huskies' all-time leader (30.5). He added 40.5 career tackles for loss and five forced fumbles. A pure speed rusher, Williams will get swallowed up by run-blocking NFL linemen, but should help on nickel downs and cover kicks on special teams. He ran 4.57 at the Combine with a 1.61 ten-yard split and 10-foot-4 broad jump.
Apr 27 - 1:29 PM
Blidi Wreh-Wilson - DB - Huskies

Titans selected UConn CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson with the No. 70 overall pick.

It's the third UConn player to go in the last seven picks. Wreh-Wilson (6-1, 195) made 39 starts, recording eight career interceptions and returning two for touchdowns. He ran 4.53 at the Combine with a 36-inch vertical and 10-foot-8 broad jump. A long, lanky corner with some stiffness, Wreh-Wilson is considered a high-character prospect who is willing in run support. He has the potential to grow into a solid No. 2 cornerback.
Apr 26 - 9:05 PM
Sio Moore - LB - Huskies

Raiders selected UConn LB Sio Moore with the No. 66 overall pick.

Moore (6-4, 245) racked up a team-high 15.5 tackles for loss, eight sacks, and 11 pass breakups at outside linebacker for the Huskies last season. An explosive athlete, he ran 4.65 at the Combine with a 38-inch vertical and 10-foot-7 broad jump. Moore is a dangerous pass rusher with plus versatility, capable of playing essentially any linebacker position. The Raiders' linebacker corps is a mess, but Moore should compete for playing time at one of the spots.
Apr 26 - 8:53 PM
Dwayne Gratz - DB - Huskies

Jaguars selected UConn CB Dwayne Gratz with the No. 64 overall pick.

Gratz surprisingly comes off the board before his more heralded secondary mate Blidi Wreh-Wilson. He should see heavy snaps as a rookie as the Jags remake their secondary. Gratz (5-11, 201) started 41 games for the Huskies, tallying eight picks. Overshadowed by Wreh-Wilson, Gratz made a name for himself with a standout Combine, running 4.47 with a 38-inch vertical, 10-foot-5 broad jump and 22 reps on the bench. He plays with enough physicality to excel as a press corner.
Apr 26 - 8:45 PM
Sio Moore - LB - Huskies

Draft Insider Tony Pauline reports the New York Jets are "very high" on UConn LB Sio Moore.

Pauline added that Moore could possibly go in the top 50 selections and a big reason teams, including the Jets, are high on him is because of his versatility. In regards to the Jets in particular, Moore could play either outside linebacker spot, which is significant in Rex Ryan's defensive scheme.
Source: Draft Insider
Apr 17 - 5:58 PM
Dwayne Gratz - DB - Huskies

The Falcons hosted UConn CB Dwayne Gratz for a visit.

Gratz has been deemed the "other" corner from UConn, but certainly held his own at the Senior Bowl. He's a bit more physical during routes and when riding receivers downfield and could be a second-round selection. We doubt he lasts past the third.
Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter
Apr 17 - 8:56 AM
Blidi Wreh-Wilson - DB - Huskies

Draft insider Tony Pauline keeps hearing UConn CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson mentioned in the first-round discussion.

Just like others in this class, Wreh-Wilson is fairly new to football and is still growing at the edge corner position. He has plenty of speed and takes upfield angles to force runs inside, albeit infrequently making tackles in run defense, but teams will like Wreh-Wilson's length and upside. He recently visited the Falcons.
Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter
Apr 17 - 8:33 AM
Dwayne Gratz - DB - Huskies

UConn CB Dwayne Gratz visited the New York Jets, per Tony Pauline.

Gratz is an intriguing prospect because it's been said that he has been considered at cornerback or safety. At Connecticut, he was primarily a man coverage cornerback that had some issues with technique and fundamentals of the position. His physicality and size, at 5-foot-11 and 201 pounds, means he could make the move to the safety position.
Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter
Apr 11 - 6:28 PM
Sio Moore - LB - Huskies

UConn OLB Sio Moore is visiting the Steelers on Thursday.

We like this connection. Moore was part of a talented UConn defense and played a variety of roles, ranging from a traditional linebacker behind a four man front to a pass rusher on some downs. He would play the latter in Pittsburgh and could be a target in the second-round.
Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter
Apr 11 - 1:18 PM
Blidi Wreh-Wilson - DB - Huskies

UConn CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson finished a visit with the Steelers and is heading to meet with the Bucs on Wednesday.

Wreh-Wilson also worked out for the Jaguars recently. Plenty has been made about Ezekiel Ansah and Margus Hunt in terms of their lack of football experience, but Wreh-Wilson only has a few seasons of the game under his belt. He can be a bit tight in his hips, but the UConn product closes quickly and has good length.
Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter
Apr 9 - 9:27 AM
Sio Moore - LB - Huskies

UConn OLB Sio Moore worked out for a Jaguars "brain trust" on Saturday.

Moore would likely play some of the Leo role if selected by the Jags. If the team chooses to take Geno Smith at No. 2, Moore offers some of the same things Dion Jordan does in a very different frame. Moore is fast off the edge when pass rushing and can hold the edge against the run. He isn't nearly as comfortable in coverage.
Source: Tony Pauline on Twitter
Apr 8 - 10:08 AM
Ryan Griffin - TE - Huskies

The Bills brought in UConn TE Ryan Griffin for a visit on Friday.

Griffin has been lost in the tight end shuffle, but offers third day value. He has inline size with some fluidity when working downfield as a receiver. Expect a large number of prospects at the position to be selected on the third day.
Source: Buffalo Bills on Twitter
Apr 6 - 2:33 PM
Sio Moore - LB - Huskies

USA Today's Mike Garafolo reports UConn LB Sio Moore visited the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens.

Garafolo added that Moore also has visits scheduled with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Moore has been mentioned as a potential second round selection in this year's draft. He's strong and versatile, potentially playing weak-side or strong-side linebacker in the pros.
Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter
Apr 4 - 5:47 PM

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