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DE @ University of Connecticut

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Ben Smiley III | 6’4 255 EDGE | UConn
Disruptive and versatile defender with consistent backfield presence
2026 NFL Draft Prospect

Highlights below ⬇️

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I just need a chance and opportunity 🙏🏾. I know my opp might take a little longer !! 1 chance all needed

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Ben Smiley III | 6’4 255 EDGE | UConn
Disruptive and versatile defender with consistent backfield presence
2026 NFL Draft Prospect

Highlights below ⬇️

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Best of luck @BenSmiley9! Thank you for your hard work and dedication while at UConn. #UConn #HuskiesOverEveryone

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UConn Football edge rusher Ben Smiley (@BenSmiley9) has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.

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● DE Spotlight ●

Ben Smiley III

UVA ➡️ UConn

• Smiley III is an experienced veteran who provides good depth on the D-Line for the Huskies. In his career he has 50 Tackles, 8 Tackles for Loss, 3.5 Sacks and 1 Pass Breakup.

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Jim Mora led UConn to a 9 win season in 2024 then proceeded to secure the BEST RECRUITING CLASS IN HUSKIES HISTORY IN 2025 BY AVG RECRUIT RANKING. The 84.81 AVG is 1.75 points higher than the 2024 class and a massive 4.92 points higher than the 2023 class. The class was small with just 12 commits but a talented one. 3⭐️ TE Xavier Watson and 3⭐️ Safety Axavier Bridges-Brooks are two players who really standout to me.

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Welcome, Ben! Husky Nation is happy to have you. #UConn #CTFootball #ConnectiGrit

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