Zion Paret brings transfer-tested depth to UConn’s secondary
Zion Paret enters the 2026 season as a compact, physical defensive back for Connecticut, listed at 5-9 and 175 pounds, after transferring from Florida Atlantic, where he played in 11 games in the 2025 season and finished with 16 total tackles, nine solo stops, and a pass breakup[1][14]. He looks like a useful fit for a team that wants a reliable, twitchy DB with experience, and his path from FAU to UConn plus a national CB ranking out of high school suggests upside as a snap-earner rather than just a depth piece[14].
