Ty Chan spent two seasons with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish before committing to UConn.
Former four-star recruit Ty Chan announced Monday his intent to transfer to the UConn football team, joining the Huskies after two seasons with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
This is a huge get for the Huskies, who lock down a standout tackle with multiple years of experience playing for one of the country’s top programs and one of the best O-lines as well.
Chan, a Lowell, Massachusetts native, is leaving the national champion runner-ups to play closer to home. At 6’5’’ and 320 pounds, he offers prototypical size and strength and should slot in as a starter immediately for the Huskies.
Chan played two games in his freshman season with the Irish in 2023. In 2024, he appeared in 12 games. Before his collegiate career, Chan was rated the No. 222 player nationally, No. 23 offensive tackle nationally, and the top prospect in Massachusetts by ESPN.com.
In their scouting report, 247sports.com describes the newest Husky as someone who: “offers position versatility with tackle ability but can play guard. Moves well laterally and is athletic. Has flexibility throughout his frame. Plays both sides of ball. Bends well and fires off at snap and explodes up and into defensive player. Hand placement is consistent. Sinks hips and once engaged, drives legs and creates running lanes. Can turn defender. Has strong and purposeful initial punch. Finishes blocks and is physical.”
Chan’s decision to join UConn comes four days after he announced on X that he was entering the transfer portal. He joins former Brown Bear Hayden Bozich as the second offensive lineman to transfer to UConn during the current window, and he is the 18th transfer signing up to join this program on the rise.
Jim Mora’s squad finished 9-4 in 2024 — its best record since 2007 — taking home a victory in the Fenway Wasabi Bowl under head coach Jim Mora.