Joe Gallagher joins Eastern Washington's crowded receiver room
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
College SportsJoe Gallagher makes the jump to Eastern Washington University from the University of Puget Sound. He recorded back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in Division III, making him a notable addition to the Eagles' offense as they prepare for their first scrimmage Friday. Gallagher aims to adapt to Division I as competition intensifies. During a recent scrimmage, he worked with the third-string receivers while other key players, such as Jaxon Branch and Wesley Garrett, showcased their skills. Eagles' head coach Aaron Best stressed the challenges of transitioning from lower divisions to Division I. The team is seeking to establish key targets following the departures of Miles Williams and Noah Cronquist.
- •Gallagher had 310 catches for 3,049 yards at UPS.
- •He recorded 133 catches for 1,323 yards in 2024.
- •Eagles' top returner, Garrett, had 288 receiving yards last year.
- •Eagles' first scrimmage is scheduled for Friday.
- •Competition for playing time includes several returning and new players.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — As Eagles search for top target, Joe Gallagher makes jump from DIII into crowded receiver room
"Aug. 18—From a statistical standpoint, what Joe Gallagher accomplished over the last two seasons is difficult to dismiss. Indeed, his back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons are two big reasons that the Eastern Washington football coaches noticed Gallagher and wanted to bring him to Cheney. "Multiple 1,000-yard seasons at the college level, whether it's Division I, Division II, Division III, that's ...
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