The Virginia Cavaliers are maintaining their strong performance in the transfer portal. According to reports from the Daily Progress and Wahoos247, Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver has committed to UVA, providing the ‘Hoos with the crucial pass catcher they needed.
He played at FAU as a freshman in 2022, missed the 2023 season due to an ACL injury. In 2022, he had 39 receptions for 570 yards and six touchdowns as a true freshman. Last fall, playing for the Boilermakers, he caught 23 passes for 365 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games.
Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 215 pounds, the Florida native is known for his ability to excel in jump ball situations and make plays down the field. His combination of size, speed, and wide catch radius makes him a strong replacement for Malachi Fields, who reportedly entered the transfer portal earlier this week. While he hasn’t matched Fields’ production yet, his potential makes him a fitting candidate for that role in Virginia’s offense.
UVA still needs another wide receiver after Fields, JR Wilson, and Jaden Gibson entered the portal. While Suderian Harrison and Kameron Courtney offer young options for the slot, Virginia lacks depth on the outside. Additionally, Tyler Neville’s graduation creates a gap at tight end, which the coaching staff may look to fill with another pass catcher to complement the block-first tight end, Sage Ennis.
Despite these potential moves, UVA is actively shaping its offense through the portal. The Cavaliers are set at quarterback and likely at running back, with a few more pieces needed at receiver, along the offensive line, and at tight end. Considering the amount of work required to strengthen the offense this offseason, Virginia’s current roster is heading in the right direction.
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