Kris Burd led UVa’s wideouts in 2009 with 413 yards receiving.
Virginia’s last 800-yard receiver was Heath Miller, who eclipsed that plateau during the 2003 season. In fact, over the last six years only twice has the seasonal receiving yards leader surpassed the 700-yard mark and Miller was a tight end. Over the last three years of coach Al Groh’s tenure, the Hoos’ leading receiver has topped 418 yards once – Kevin Ogletree had a breakout season in 2008 and led the team in receiving with his 58 catches for 723 yards.
For UVa’s offense to rise out of the bottom 10% of the NCAA where it has resided much of the last five years that will have to change. It starts with the offensive line and quarterback play but having a group of skilled wideouts that can run routes, create separation, make plays and catch the ball is an essential element of moving up the national offensive rankings.
...Subscribe to read full story
Tired of low effort articles and clickbait? So are we. Subscribe to read great articles written by a full-time staff with decades of experience.
Already a subscriber? Login Here