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Countdown to Virginia Football: #4 Taquan “Smoke” Mizzell

It’s the final season for one of Virginia’s all-time most versatile running backs.

Class: Senior

Position: Tailback

Height: 5’10”

Weight: 195

Hometown: Virginia Beach

Make no mistake, Cavalier fans. If the Virginia offense produces at a high level during Bronco Mendenhall’s first season, senior running back Taquan Mizzell will be a big reason why.

The accolades speak for themselves. Last year, “Smoke” broke the ACC record for receiving yards (721) in a season by a running back. His 75 catches were second all-time in one season at UVa. He led UVA in rushing yards (671) and was second in the ACC in all-purpose yards (1,488).