Deron McLaughlin
Deron McLaughlin is a three-star recruit from Park Ridge, NJ (No. 1,900 in the 2024 class) who has not played in UConn's 8 games this season.
Where McLaughlin comes from
- Park Ridge, NJ
- Park Ridge
- About 100 miles from Pratt & Whitney Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,900 in the 2024 class.
- On the UConn roster since 2024
Where McLaughlin fits
UConn lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 16th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
UConn is 4-4. Next: vs North Carolina, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for UConn -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 16th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
UConn has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2020. Matt Peart went on to the NFL out of this room (2020).
Three seasons at UConn
- 2026 UConn CandleYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 UConn MoraYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 UConn MoraYear 1 · Games –
- High school Park RidgePark Ridge, NJ · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,900 in the 2024 class. Signed with UConn.
2024
- Signed with UConnThree-star, out of Park Ridge
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Jim Mora → Jason Candle. Worth noting in scheme + development context.