Deron McLaughlin
Sophomore offensive lineman on UConn's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 270 lb · Park Ridge, NJ · Park Ridge HS
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 1900 nationally · Signed with UConn
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 offensive lineman on UConn's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to UConn in 2024.
Deron McLaughlin
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2024
- Signed with UConn3-star out of Park Ridge
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jason Candle
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
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.
3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2020. Matt Peart went on to the NFL out of this room (2020).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
UConn
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · UConn
Returning around him
- 2% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 1 UConn player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +8 net (53 in / 45 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
UConn · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #73 · 2026 recruiting class #110
Background
2025 (R-Freshman Season): Appeared in three games ... Saw action vs. Army West Point on Dec. 27, 2025, at Fenway Park in Boston… Played in home wins over CCSU (Aug. 30) and FIU (Oct. 4). 2024 (Freshman Season): Did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: Finished his high school career playing for head...