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Skyler Bell: UConn's First-Ever All-American WR
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Skyler Bell, a standout receiver for UConn, made history as the first Huskies player to earn First Team All-American status from the Associated Press. He set new UConn records for receptions, receiving touchdowns, and yards in a single season, ranking nationally in the top two for receptions, yards, and touchdowns. Bell, originally from The Bronx, NY, also led the country with seven games of over 100 receiving yards. He was named to the Walter Camp Football Foundation All-America second team and is invited to the Panini Senior Bowl and East-West Shrine Bowl. Despite not playing in the Fenway Bowl, Bell is highly regarded in NFL Draft rankings and is projected to be the first UConn skill player drafted since 2015, marking a significant moment for the program.
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