Makijah Latiker is a three-star recruit from Fayetteville, NC, out of Trinity Christian School (No. 2,052 in the 2026 class) who has not played in UConn's 8 games this season.
Where Latiker comes from
- Fayetteville, NC
- Trinity Christian School
- About 550 miles from Pratt & Whitney Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,052 in the 2026 class.
Where Latiker fits
UConn lists 19 defensive linemen this season.
UConn defensive linemen with a game this season
UConn is 4-4. Next: vs North Carolina, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Fayetteville, NC
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jason Candle
Pass share
44.1%
226 pass / 286 run
Plays / game
64.0
8 games
Team sack rate
9.1%
274 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for UConn -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Trevardo Williams went on to the NFL out of this room (2013).
Joined UConn in 2026
- 2026 UConn CandleYear 1 · Games –
- High school Trinity Christian SchoolFayetteville, NC · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,052 in the 2026 class. Signed with UConn.
2026
- Signed with UConnThree-star, out of Trinity Christian School
