Dominic Rivera
Dominic Rivera is a three-star recruit from Olmsted Falls, OH (No. 1,062 in the 2023 class) who has not played in UConn's 8 games this season.
Where Rivera comes from
- Olmsted Falls, OH
- Olmsted Falls
- About 500 miles from Pratt & Whitney Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,062 in the 2023 class; signed with Rutgers.
Where Rivera 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
Also from Olmsted Falls, OH
Transferred to UConn from Toledo.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for UConn -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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).
Four seasons, three schools
- 2026 UConn CandleYear 4 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalToledo to UConn
- 2025 Toledo CandleYear 3 · Games –
- May 2025 Entered the transfer portalRutgers to Toledo
- 2024 Rutgers SchianoYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Rutgers SchianoYear 1 · Games –
- High school Olmsted FallsOlmsted Falls, OH · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 1,062 in the 2023 class. Signed with Rutgers.
Moves
- Transferred from Rutgers to Toledo, May 7, 2025.
- Transferred from Toledo to UConn, Jan 8, 2026.
2023
- Signed with RutgersThree-star, out of Olmsted Falls
2025
- Transferred to Toledofrom Rutgers
2026
- Transferred to UConnfrom Toledo
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 3 schools: Greg Schiano and Jason Candle.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to UConn