Since UConn football moved up to the FBS in the early 2000’s, results on the field have been varied. The Huskies have, however, consistently been able to see players picked in the NFL Draft.
Since 2005, UConn has seen a player drafted in every year except 2006 and 2016. During that time, 25 Huskies have heard their name called, with two coming in the first round: Donald Brown in 2009 and Byron Jones in 2015, both at No. 27.
Obi Melifonwu hopes to join that club, and with the way his stock has been soaring, he could break the record.