Top Connecticut Football Recruits — Class of 2026
The highest-rated Class of 2026 football recruits from Connecticut, ranked by composite rating with stars, national and state rank, high school, and commitment status. The class is deepest at edge rusher, safety, running back.
Updated Jun 10, 2026All Connecticut recruits →
- Rated recruits
- 13
- Five-stars
- 0
- Four-stars
- 2
- Committed
- 4
- Uncommitted
- 9
Class year
Connecticut by Class
Top 13
Class of 2026 Connecticut Rankings
| # | Player | High School | Rating | State | Natl | Est. NIL | Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Charlie ThomOT · Class of 2026 | Avon Old FarmsDarien, CT | ★★★★ | #1 | #228 | — | Notre Dame |
| 2 |  Micheal AhouaS · Class of 2026 | Avon Old FarmsAvon, CT | ★★★★ | #2 | #253 | — | Wake Forest |
| 3 |  Mason LeakEDGE · Class of 2026 | Bacon AcademyColchester, CT | ★★★ | #3 | #449 | — | Uncommitted |
| 4 |  Jude OkelekeDL · Class of 2026 | The Taft SchoolWatertown, CT | ★★★ | #7 | #709 | — | Temple |
| 5 |  DJ BigginsWR · Class of 2026 | Kingswood-Oxford SchoolWest Hartford, CT | ★★★ | #6 | #1078 | — | Uncommitted |
| 6 |  Azari WarrenATH · Class of 2026 | Chino HillsOakdale, CT | ★★★ | #1 | #1 | — | Uncommitted |
| 7 |  Kayden BennettEDGE · Class of 2026 | Suffield AcademySuffield, CT | ★★★ | #8 | #806 | — | Illinois |
| 8 |  Tanner RaymondLB · Class of 2026 | Choate Rosemary HallWallingford, CT | ★★★ | #11 | #1291 | — | Uncommitted |
| 9 | Brandon EssonEDGE · Class of 2026 | DanburyDanbury, CT | ★★★ | #5 | #2933 | — | Uncommitted |
| 10 | Will McNamaraIOL · Class of 2026 | Kent SchoolKent, CT | ★★★ | #11 | #2204 | — | Uncommitted |
| 11 |  Noah FrazierEDGE · Class of 2026 | Cheshire AcademyCheshire, CT | ★★★ | #14 | #2557 | — | Uncommitted |
| 12 | T.J. CirilliS · Class of 2026 | Fairfield College PreparatoryFairfield, CT | — | — | — | — | Uncommitted |
| 13 |  Kharon CraigRB · Class of 2026 | Avon Old FarmsAvon, CT | — | — | — | — | Uncommitted |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the top 2026 football recruit from Connecticut?+–
Charlie Thom is the highest-rated tracked Class of 2026 football recruit from Connecticut (Avon Old Farms), a offensive tackle ranked No. 228 nationally. Charlie is committed to Notre Dame.
How many Connecticut recruits in the Class of 2026 are still uncommitted?+–
9 of the 13 rated Class of 2026 recruits from Connecticut have not announced a college commitment; 4 have. Commitment status updates as public announcements are published.
How are Class of 2026 Connecticut recruits ranked?+–
Recruits are ordered by composite recruiting rating, then national rank, then the published state rank. Only players with a rating signal are included.