Caleb Smith brings local-star upside, but UConn’s QB picture is still wide open
Caleb Smith entered UConn as a Westport, Conn. product and a decorated high-school dual-threat quarterback, with his 2023 Staples season featuring 2,008 passing yards, 21 passing touchdowns, 1,497 rushing yards, and 26 rushing scores. He stands out for versatility, toughness, and playmaking in space, which makes him more intriguing than a box-score-only profile suggests. As of UConn’s 2026 season preview, the Huskies have not named a starter in the QB room, so Smith’s fit depends on how quickly he handles the jump in speed, structure, and decision-making at the college level.
