Alex Honig is UConn’s jumbo tight end with NFL intrigue
In the 2025 season, Alex Honig emerged as a physically imposing, blocking-first tight end for UConn, with 13 catches for 162 yards and 3 touchdowns, and he was named to The Athletic’s College Football Freaks list at No. 39 for his rare 6-foot-7, 270-pound frame. His biggest differentiators are size, strength, and versatility: he moved from quarterback to tight end, battled back from earlier injury setbacks, and has grown into a trusted red-zone and edge-setting weapon. If a team wants a high-ceiling, hard-to-miss TE with NFL traits and real blocking value, Honig is absolutely worth a look.
