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Countdown to Virginia Football: #44 Tanner Cowley

Related Topics: Robert Anae, Wide receiver, Tight end

With the move to a spread offense, Tanner Cowley was moved from TE to WR. That move could help him see the field sooner.

Position: WR
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 225
Year: RS Freshman
Hometown: Manasquan, NJTwitter: @tannercowley

As we discussed yesterday (and previously), the role of the TE is unknown in the new offense favored by Coach Mendenhall and Offensive Coordinator Robert Anae. It is for this reason that Tanner Cowley moved from TE to WR. Interestingly, Cowley was seen largely as a defensive player by the recruiting services. He played OLB in HS and was rated there by ESPN (3 stars) and at DE by 247 (3 stars) and Rivals (2 stars).