Rico Flores Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Virginia Cavaliers

Out for Week 7 Flores (knee) is out for Virginia's upcoming game Saturday at SMU, Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports reports.

Impact Unfortunately for Flores, he is still awaiting his injured knee's imaging. The wide receiver's 2026 season features 158 yards from 12 receptions on 19 targets, so Virginia will be without an excellent option Saturday. Flores' next chance to play is Oct. 23 against Duke.

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OCTOBER 10 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Suffers knee injury Flores suffered a knee injury in Saturday's game against Syracuse, according to Grayson Miller of SB Nation.

Impact Flores went down without contact, holding his right knee, after one catch for six yards. He exited to the medical tent and then the locker room, and by the time the second half started, he was on crutches. There's no official word on the severity of the injury, but all signs point to Flores being set for an extended spell on the sidelines.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game Saturday Flores (undisclosed) has exited Saturday's contest against Syracuse, per Xander Tilock of Virginia on SI.

Impact Flores went to the medical tent and then proceeded to head to the locker room during the second quarter after suffering an undisclosed injury. Prior to exiting, the wideout recorded one reception for six yards. It is unclear whether he will be able to return Saturday, but if he remains sidelined, Da'Shawn Martin and Isaiah Robinson are slated to fill his role.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia bounces back, takes care of business against Delaware with 42-3 win

Beau Pribula threw for 279 yards and four touchdowns and ran for a fifth score for UVA, which beat Delaware 42-3 on Saturday night at Scott Stadium

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Tops charts in win over Delaware Flores notched nine receptions (on 10 targets) for 113 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-3 victory over Delaware.

Impact The senior set a new career high in receiving yards, as his previous best was 102 yards in a game at Hawaii on Aug. 31, 2024, in a game with UCLA. He also had 102 yards in a game against Wake Forest on Nov. 18, 2023, when he was at Notre Dame. We'll see if he can use this as a springboard going into the Florida State game next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Secures 26 yards in return Flores (hamstring) hauled in one of three targets for 26 yards during Saturday's 38-27 loss to West Virginia.

Impact Flores made his season debut Saturday after being spotted dressed in uniform and warming up prior to the game. He returned in a big matchup but was kept relatively quiet in the passing game. The wideout should carve out a role in Virginia's passing attack moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed and warming up Flores (hamstring) is dressed and warming up ahead of Virginia's tilt with West Virginia, per Greg Madia of The Daily Progress.

Impact Flores reportedly had a shot to return in Week 3, and it certainly appears to be trending that way for the Cavaliers. The UCLA transfer has yet to make his Virginia debut, and while he's not officially playing quite yet, all signs currently point to Flores taking the field against the Mountaineers.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday Flores (hamstring) could return Saturday against West Virginia, per Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.

Impact Flores has yet to play this season, but the UCLA transfer wideout has a shot to make his debut with the Cavs against West Virginia in Week 3. He would provide an immediate boost to Virginia's passing attack if he does indeed return.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Monday Flores (hamstring) was back at practice Monday, Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports reports.

Impact Flores back at practice the first weekday after Week 2 further suggests that he should be good to go for Saturday's game against West Virginia. To begin the 2026 season, WVU's defense has been one of the best in the FBS, so having a proven wideout like him can instill confidence. Last year, Flores logged 26 receptions (on 42 targets) for 274 yards with UCLA.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 2, probable for Week 3 Flores (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against Norfolk State but is expected to play against West Virginia on Sept. 19, Mike Barber of Cville Right Now reports.

Impact Virginia's team has ruled Flores out for what should be its easiest game of the year, against a non-FBS team at home. Once the wide receiver recovers from injury, he has been projected to be a top-level wideout for UVA, though his exact role is not etched in stone.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Injury revealed, still out for Week 0 Flores is out for Saturday's game against North Carolina State because of a hamstring injury, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact A lingering hamstring injury has rendered Flores out for what would have been his Virginia debut against an ACC team. He is easily one of the Cavaliers' most proven wideouts, having logged at least 12 receptions and 150 receiving yards in each of his underclassman seasons between Notre Dame and UCLA. Flores' injured hamstring will remain a focal point after Week 0, but he has a bye to recover before the Cavs return to action in Week 2 against Norfolk State.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in season opener Flores (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against NC State.

Impact Flores was listed as a co-starter in the team's initial depth chart for Week 0, but an injury will prevent him from suiting up. With Flores out, expect more opportunities in the passing attack for players such as TyLyric Coleman, Josiah Abdullah and Tyson Davis. Flores' next chance to play will come against Norfolk State in a Week 2 matchup on Friday, Sep. 11.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as co-starter Flores is listed as a co-starter on the Cavaliers' depth chart, Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports reports.

Impact At the Cavaliers' X-receiver spot, Flores and TyLyric Coleman are listed as co-starters. If their competition ultimately needs to favor one over the other, ideally for the former, his experience wins out. Flores has long-time experience from Notre Dame and UCLA, and for both teams, he logged more than 25 receptions for at least 392 receiving yards.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start in spring game Flores (calf) drew a start in Virginia's spring game, Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Flores drawing a start in Virginia's spring game indicates that his previously injured calf is no longer an issue. The wide receiver has proven experience from Notre Dame and UCLA, having logged at least 175 receiving yards in each of his three seasons for either the Fighting Irish or Bruins.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Virginia Flores (calf) has signed with Virginia, On3 reports.

Impact During both years UCLA included Flores, he logged more than 150 receiving yards. But before enrolling there, the wide receiver recorded his best season to date. Notre Dame's 2023 campaign features 27 receptions for 392 yards and one touchdown, all career-highs. Now that Flores' 2026 campaign includes a team, his focus shifts to recovery.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Westwood Flores (calf) will enter the transfer portal, per On3.com.

Impact Flores missed UCLA's final game with a calf injury, as well as the first three games of the season, but the wideout managed to reel in 26 grabs for 274 yards this year. The former Notre Dame transfer will now look for his third program, where he should have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Flores (calf) isn't playing in Saturday's game versus USC.

Impact Flores is done for the season as UCLA isn't bowl eligible. He finished the campaign catching 26 passes for 274 yards across eight games played. Flores will now look to get healthy for the 2026 season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Battling calf ailment Flores is day-to-day with a calf injury, per Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times.

Impact Flores has just one catch for three yards in the loss to Washington, sustaining a calf injury in the process. The receiver still has a shot to play against USC, as he's "day-to-day," but his status remains unclear at the moment. Flores has 26 grabs for 274 yards this season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 3, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Solid outing in debut Flores (undisclosed) caught four passes for 43 yards during Saturday's loss versus Northwestern.

Impact Flores had missed the first four weeks of the season with an undisclosed injury before making his debut Saturday. He will look to keep producing next week versus Penn State.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Flores (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Northwestern.

Impact Flores has a chance to make his season debut Saturday as he is officially listed as questionable less than two hours before kickoff. He has not played since Week 5 of last season. Prior to his injury in 2024 he caught 12 passes (on 23 targets) for 187 yards and a touchdown across four games, so he figures to be a contributor when healthy.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seven weeks from clearance Flores (undisclosed) is still seven weeks out from his expected clearance date, Tracy McDannald of On3 Sports reports.

Impact Flores still is far out from returning from play, but he was spotted catching a ball in individual drills. This could mean that the 6-foot-2 wide receiver could return sooner than two months, but as of now he's out for a while.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Saturday Flores (undisclosed) will not appear in Saturday's game against Fresno State.

Impact Flores has not appeared since Week 5 and appears to be a likely redshirt candidate. Through four games the 6-foot-2 sophomore transfer from Notre Dame logged 12 receptions for 187 yards and two touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for USC game Flores (undisclosed) is out for UCLA's game Saturday against USC, Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Flores will sit out UCLA's rivalry game, pushing his return date to the last regular-season matchup the Bruins have. They are scheduled to finish their 2024 regular season by hosting Mountain West team Fresno State one week from now.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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