University of Connecticut Athletics
2023 Football Roster
Ta'Quan Roberson
- Position:
- Quarterback
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 205
- Hometown:
- Orange, N.J.
- High School:
- DePaul Catholic
- Prev School:
- Penn State
2022: Transfer from Penn State... Won the starting quarterback job out of training camp... Suffered a season-ending injury on the second series in season-opener at Utah State (8/27)... Prior to his injury, led the Huskies on a nine-play, 79 yard scoring drive to start the season, capped by running it in from 3-yards out for a 7-0 lead against the Aggies... Was 1-of-2 for 10 yards throwing the ball.
At Penn State: As a true freshman in 2019, named the team's Developmental Squad Offensive Player of the Year, along with Sal Wormley... Appeared in one game and was one of 29 players to make their collegiate debut and one of 19 true freshmen to play... Made first career appearance in game vs. Rutgers (11/30) and had one pass attempt and one rush... In 2020, was an Academic All-Big Ten selection... Appeared in one game, the season finale vs. Illinois (12/19).Â
High School: Finished his high school career playing for head coach John McKenna at DePaul Catholic high school in Wayne, New Jersey… As a team captain his senior year, helped lead DePaul to a 7-5 overall record while throwing for 2,432 yards and 29 touchdowns. Helped lead DePaul to a 9-3 overall record and state championship during his junior campaign. Named NJ.com second team All-State as a junior and third team All-State as a senior, while also earning all conference honors three times...Finished his high school career with 4,972 passing yards, 60 passing touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
Personal: Father Michael Alleyne and Step Mother Shakerah Alleyne, brother and sister Kamil and Keralee Alleyne.Â
