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Eclipses 100 yards in loss Platt notched nine receptions (on 15 targets) for 101 yards during Saturday's 55-26 loss against Memphis.

Impact After tallying 90 yards last week, Platt reset his career-high, reaching the 100-yard mark for the first time. He has turned into a popular target for quarterback Caden Veltkamp, with at least five receptions in each of the last three games, and is now second on the team in receiving yards behind Easton Messer.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving touchdown in win Platt notched five receptions (on seven targets) for 56 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-14 victory against Florida A&M.

Impact Platt didn't play a part in the Owls' opener against Maryland, but made his presence felt this week, tallying a career high in yards and receptions. It will be interesting to see if Platt will continue to play a strong role in a passing game that also has quality options in Easton Messer and Dominique Henry.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving touchdown in win Platt notched five receptions (on seven targets) for 56 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-14 victory against Florida A&M.

Impact Platt didn't play a part in the Owls' opener against Maryland, but made his presence felt this week, tallying a career high in yards and receptions. It will be interesting to see if Platt will continue to play a strong role in a passing game that also has quality options in Easton Messer and Dominique Henry.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to FAU Platt has withdrawn from the transfer portal and will return to FAU for the 2025 season.

Impact Platt has decided to return to FAU for one more run as a senior. He'll look to improve on his 2024 numbers when he recorded four catches for 38 yards and a touchdown across four games.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In transfer portal Platt is in the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact In three years with Florida Atlantic from 2022 to 2024, Platt has neither logged multiple touchdowns nor triple-digit yards. This is his first entry into the NCAA's transfer portal.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will redshirt 2024 season Platt will redshirt the remainder of Florida Atlantic's 2024 season, FAU Owls Nest reports.

Impact According to Florida Atlantic's head coach Tom Herman, Platt understands that he "needs to be developed a little bit more" and is "taking this opportunity (the remainder of Florida Atlantic's 2024 season)" for personal improvement.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in opener Platt caught all two targets for 21 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 16-10 defeat against Michigan State.

Impact Platt scored the Owls' lone touchdown in Friday's loss, a 10-yard touchdown late in the third quarter to make it a one-score game. He was only targeted one other time in the game, but the fact that he was targeted in the redzone is a promising sign for the rest of the season.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE