Jayden McDonald discusses his college journey and his decision to come to UConn

When the UConn Football team officially completed their 2023 season and entered the offseason, it was clear that the organization was locked in on improving their linebacker core. With the departures of players like longtime Husky Jackson Mitchell and transfer Noah Plack-Tallerico, the positional group would be in need of some help.

Enter Troy/Indiana transfer LB Jayden McDonald.

The Suwanee, GA native actually grew up in a basketball family.