UConn Football TE Alex Honig named to Bruce Feldman's annual 'Freaks List'
UConn Football has landed a player on the annual Bruce Feldman Freaks List, as tight end Alexander Honig makes the list of 101 players, checking in at No. 39 overall in the country.
The Athletic’s College Football Analyst Bruce Feldman has compiled his Freaks List dating back to 2005, as he makes a list every year featuring the biggest, fastest, and of course the freakiest players in all of college football.
Just to be clear, this list doesn’t necessarily present the top players in the game this season, but is more about spotlighting the best overall athletes in college football.
Here’s what Feldman had to say about the Huskies massive tight end:
“At 6-7, 270, Honig, a former quarterback from Bavaria, Germany, began his college career at TCU. He moved to tight end after a redshirt season and played in 12 of 15 games during TCU’s run to the title game. Honig won the starting job last season in large part because of his blocking ability, but he did have six catches, with three for touchdowns. At 6-7, 270 pounds with just 14 percent body fat, some scouts think he could project to offensive tackle at the next level because of his hulking frame and impressive athleticism.
There is a lot here. He’s cleaned 395 pounds — the most UConn strength coach Tyson Brown’s ever seen in his 16 years in the business. Honig, who has 11-inch hands, also benched 225 for 30 reps. He vertical jumped 36 inches and broad jumped 10-5. Honig would’ve been a pretty hot commodity had he gone in the portal this offseason, but he is very loyal to coach Jim Mora and the Huskies.“
Along with Feldman’s comments, he also spoke with UConn Football Strength and Conditioning coach Tyson Brown to learn more about Honig.
“He is a phenomenal guy with as good of a work ethic and character as I’ve been around,” said Brown, who has coached at Mississippi State, Baylor, Washington and Washington State. “He’s a big-time leader for us.”
Last year as a redshirt sophomore, Honig played in 11 games (8 starts) and was mostly used as a blocking tight end because of his size and strength. However he did haul in six catches for 59 yards and three touchdowns on the year.
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