UCF's Record-Setting Tight End Dylan Wade Aims for Improvement in Spring Camp
What's the latest focus for record-setting UCF tight end Dylan Wade?
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Dylan Wade, a tight end for the University of Central Florida (UCF), set new single-season receiving records after returning from Maryland. With 43 receptions for 523 yards and five touchdowns, he is focusing on enhancing his run-blocking skills during spring camp under the guidance of new position coach Cooper Bassett.
- 01Dylan Wade set UCF's single-season receiving records for tight ends with 43 catches for 523 yards.
- 02He earned an All-Big 12 honorable mention and is a key retention priority for UCF's coaching staff.
- 03Wade aims to improve his run-blocking skills during spring camp, having received a low grade in this area last season.
- 04He is expected to play a versatile role in UCF's offense, including as an H-back.
- 05Cooper Bassett, his new position coach, emphasizes the importance of mastering run-blocking fundamentals.
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Dylan Wade, a tight end for the University of Central Florida (UCF), returned home after two years at the University of Maryland and made a significant impact by breaking the school's single-season receiving records for tight ends. The 6-foot-2, 240-pound athlete recorded 43 receptions for 523 yards and five touchdowns, earning an All-Big 12 honorable mention. Wade's performance in the last three games of the season was particularly impressive, with two touchdowns against Oklahoma State and a career-high 120 yards in a single game. As he prepares for the upcoming season, Wade's focus during spring camp is on improving his run-blocking skills, an area where he struggled last season, receiving a grade of 36.0 from Pro Football Focus. His new position coach, Cooper Bassett, emphasizes the importance of mastering the fundamentals of run-blocking, which he believes will enhance Wade's overall effectiveness on the field. Wade is expected to play a crucial role in UCF's offensive scheme, potentially as an H-back or in two-tight end sets, as he aims to exceed his impressive statistics from the previous year.
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Wade's improvement in run-blocking could enhance UCF's overall offensive performance, particularly in the running game, which struggled last season.
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