John Lista

#44· Connecticut ·LB ·Sr ·2027 Draft · Fair Haven, NJ

6'2"Height 220 lbWeight

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July 29, 2026

John Lista #44

Connecticut · LB · Sr · 2027 Draft · Fair Haven, NJ · Rumson-Fair Haven HS

6-2 · 220 lbs

5.7

Priority UDFA

Floor 5.4 · Ceiling 5.8

#916 overall · #122 LB of 15102

Scouting Verdict

Projected 2026 starter and a proven producer (Penn transfer) — 76 tk, 2 sacks (2025). Grade benchmarked to a G5/Independent draft-outcome projection; the band carries his 2027 upside.

Ceiling · 5.8

Projected 2026 starter (LB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.1) · Independent draft-temper · LB lower-value.

Floor · 5.4

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.3.

Pedigree

No composite recruiting rank on file.

Path: Pennsylvania → Connecticut

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	Sacks	PD
2025	Pennsylvania	9	76	47	2	5