Three-Star LB Westen Ard decommits from UConn Football
Houston County (Georgia) three-star linebacker Westen Ard has decommitted from UConn Football and reopened his recruitment, according to a post on Twitter/X.
The 6-foot-1, 220-pounds linebacker prospect pledged his commitment to the Huskies since June 10th following an Official Visit to campus, where he chose UConn over the likes of offers from Bryant, Central Michigan, Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, East Carolina, Georgia Southern, Jacksonville State, Liberty, Middle Tennessee State and Navy.
“With the uncertainty of the UConn football staff, I will be decommitting from the University of Connecticut,” Ard said via social media. “I’m thankful for the opportunity and the relationships over these past months. With that being said I will be reopening my recruitment!”
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Ard becomes the third decommit from the Huskies class since the news came out on Wednesday morning that Jim Mora was leaving to become the new head coach at Colorado State, joining quarterback Carter Emanuel and safety Kallen Martinez.
He also becomes the seventh prospect to decommit from UConn Football this recruiting cycle joining quarterback Carter Emanuel, running back Jayden Fox (UNLV commit), wide receiver Quayd Hendryx (Minnesota commit), edge rusher Jacquey Ferguson Jr, cornerback Javion Romer, and safety Kallen Martinez.
This news also leaves the 2026 recruiting class with just 10 total verbal commits and the Huskies 2026 class is now ranked No. 123 in the country per the Rivals Industry rankings.
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