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.