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Lock for TE1 role Twitty (leg) flashed in Virginia's spring game and is set to be the starting tight end again this upcoming season, Jackson Caudell of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Twitty underwent surgery for a leg injury last season and missed the final eight games for the Cavaliers, but he appears to be back to health as the 2026 season creeps up. The 6-foot-5 tight end also appears to be a lock for the TE1 role, which was his prior to the season-ender last year. He'll aim to expand on a 2025 career-high of 11 catches for 129 yards in his final year of college eligibility.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery, out Week 8 Twitty (leg) underwent surgery and is out for Saturday's game against Washington State, Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports reports.

Impact Twitty was carted off Virginia's latest game because of a leg injury, which will require surgery that not only forces him out one game but multiple. The tight end will look to November to make a return, especially considering 2025 is his last year of collegiate eligibility. In the meantime, UVA's team will likely run with both Sage Ennis and John Rogers more at TE.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off Saturday Twitty was carted off and will not return to Saturday's matchup against Louisville, Andrea Adelson of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Twitty went down with an apparent leg injury prior to getting carted off to the locker room. The senior tight end will hope the injury is not as severe as it initially looked. He will have an extra week of rest prior to the team's next matchup against Washington State on Oct. 18.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted four times in opener Twitty accrued two receptions (on four targets) for 15 yards during Saturday's 48-7 win against Coastal Carolina.

Impact Twitty reeled in just two of his four targets, but he finished the contest as the third most-targeted pass-catcher. The senior caught 10 passes for 78 yards and one touchdown in 2024. He's expected to handle a larger role in 2025 as Virginia's top tight end option.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia football position primer: Can Dakota Twitty have a breakout year at tight end? Virginia football revealed its faith in veteran tight end Dakota Twitty by not adding a proven transfer at the position.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROANOKE.COM

Scores in loss to Tigers Twitty posted two receptions (on three targets) for 13 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-31 defeat versus Clemson.

Impact Twitty was questionable to play this week after missing the Louisville game, but he made his return to the field and scored his first touchdown of the season on just his fourth and fifth catches of the year. It was a good day for Twitty, but Tyler Neville will remain Virginia's top tight end moving forward.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Week 7 Twitty (undisclosed) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against Louisville, Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Twitty is dealing with an undisclosed injury that will sideline him for Saturday's contest with the Cardinals. The 6-foot-4 junior tight end, who has recorded three receptions for 22 yards across five outings this season, will have his next chance to return in Week 8 against Clemson.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to tight end Twitty is listed as a tight end in the Cavaliers roster for the 2024 season.

Impact The 6-foot-4 wideout can be a massive red zone target now that he's shifted positions. That said, he's expected to open the campaign buried in the depth chart behind the likes of Sackett Wood, Sage Ennis and Tyler Neville.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

VIP Practice Notes: Virginia football takes the field for the first time this spring CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.-- -WR Dakota Twitty - OUT-DL Olasunkonmi Agunloye (pec injury) OUT-DT Aaron Faumui (shoulder) OUT-DE Chico Bennett

MARCH 14, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM