UCF tight end Dylan Wade ranked among top-10 in FBS football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 1:39 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Dylan Wade of UCF has been recognized as a top-10 tight end in the FBS, ranking at No. 10 in the latest College Football Report. Wade earned this distinction following a record-setting season, where he recorded 43 receptions for 523 yards and five touchdowns. His performance in fall camp suggests he will play a significant role in the Knights' offensive strategy under quarterback Alonza Barnett III. Wade's inclusion in the John Mackey Award Watch List reflects his rising prominence in college football. He is set to continue building on last year’s success as UCF prepares for the upcoming season.
- •Dylan Wade scored 43 receptions, 523 yards, and five touchdowns last season.
- •Wade ranks as the second-highest tight end in the Big 12.
- •He was named to the John Mackey Award Watch List.
- •UCF’s passing game appears strong as fall camp progresses.
- •Alonza Barnett III is expected to lead the offense this season.
- 1:39 AMYahoo Sports — UCF's Dylan Wade Ranked Top-10 TE in FBS Football
"After shattering program records and earning Mackey Award recognition, the explosive playmaker secures his spot among the nation’s elite targets in a dangerous Knights passing attack.
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