UVA football tight end Dakota Twitty poised for breakout season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:04 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Dakota Twitty, a fifth-year tight end for the Virginia Cavaliers, is set to make an impact in the 2026 season following his recovery from injury. The team’s first official depth chart indicates a veteran-heavy tight end group as they look to build on a successful 2025 campaign. Twitty had previously shown promise, especially during a game against Florida State, before injury sidelined him. His development and performance will be critical for the Cavaliers as they navigate the upcoming season.
- •Twitty averaged 1.5 receptions in his early games last season.
- •He had a career-high five receptions against Florida State in 2025.
- •Connor Cox and John Rogers are key backups in the tight end group.
- •Virginia's offense thrived with two-tight-end sets in 2025.
- •Twitty is considered a candidate for one of the conference's top tight ends this year.
- 3:04 PMYahoo Sports — Previewing UVA football’s 2026 tight end group
"Dakota Twitty’s breakout potential highlights another veteran-laden position group.
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