Virginia adds TE graduate transfer from Stanford

Published May. 1, 2015 10:31 a.m. ET

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The Cavaliers will get some help at an unstable tight end position, thanks to Charlie Hopkins' decision to transfer after graduating from Stanford, according to a release from the Virginia's official athletics webpage.

After starting his collegiate career as a defensive lineman, Hopkins made the transition to blocking tight end. Although Hopkins has only two receptions to his name, he believes his background could pave the way for more production as a pass-catcher with the Cavs.

"I had just switched to tight end and was still trying to figure out the position," Hopkins told Virginia Cavaliers athletics. "I was mainly using my previous skills from basketball, just to have them translate, but since then I've definitely improved a lot, and I think my receiving has improved tremendously. So I'm looking forward to getting an opportunity at Virginia."

Virginia offensive coordinator Steve Fairchild must sort out the tight end position, and Hopkins could be a big part of the plans.

"That position's a work in progress right now," Fairchild said about his tight ends, via the Virginia Cavaliers. "I like the ability level. We're still a little bit raw there. We've got to develop at that spot if we want to, No. 1, run the ball like we want to and obviously get the tight end involved in the pass game."

(h/t Virginia Cavaliers)

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