Michigan Hosts Phenomenal UConn Receiver

Michigan's ongoing quest to revamp its wide receiver room could get a significant boost, as former UConn and Wisconsin wide receiver Skyler Bell visited Ann Arbor on Sunday. Bell, who led the Huskies with 783 receiving yards last season, enters the portal with one year of eligibility remaining.

The 6-foot playmaker's potential addition would be timely for the Wolverines, who have already lost Tyler Morris to the transfer portal and are looking to improve a passing attack that struggled in their championship season. While Michigan has secured commitments from three tall receivers in the 2025 recruiting class and added former Indiana receiver Donaven McCulley through the portal, the staff appears determined to add more firepower.

Bell brings Big Ten experience to the table, having spent three seasons at Wisconsin before transferring to UConn for the 2024 campaign. After redshirting in 2021, he became a reliable target for the Badgers over the next two seasons, accumulating 68 receptions for 740 yards and six touchdowns before heading to Storrs.

His single season at UConn proved particularly productive. Bell appeared in all 12 games, leading the Huskies in receiving yards (783) and yards per game (65.5) while matching tight end Louis Hansen for the team lead with four touchdown receptions. His 47 catches and 16.6 yards per reception ranked second on the team.

While UConn head coach Jim Mora has indicated his staff will attempt to retain Bell - as they're doing with other portal entries like defensive end Pryce Yates - Michigan's championship pedigree and need for experienced receivers could make Ann Arbor an attractive destination for the proven pass-catcher.