Naiem Simmons brings proven playmaking juice to UConn
In the 2023 season at South Florida, Naiem Simmons caught 39 passes for 637 yards and added 5 touchdowns, and earlier at Wagner he flashed big-volume upside with 50 catches for 796 yards in 2022. He profiles as a savvy, experienced transfer who can create after the catch, stretch defenses vertically, and give UConn a reliable veteran target; the catch is health, because he missed the 2024 season with a knee injury. If he’s right physically, he’s the kind of crafty, go-get-it receiver who can make an offense feel less ordinary.
