Virginia’s rebuilding project just lost a key tool out of the tool box. Tight end Jake McGee will transfer out of the program and spend his final year of eligibility at another program this fall. McGee will graduate from Virginia this spring, which means he will be eligible to play right away wherever he transfers.
“I want to thank Jake for his contributions to the Virginia program and wish him the best,” Virginia head coach Mike London said in a statement released by the university Friday afternoon. “When I came to UVa, he was one of the first players we recruited because he had committed to play for me at Richmond. I am very proud of the fact he will graduate from the University this spring. I hope he finds a program that fits his desires for his final season as a college player.”
McGee led the Cavaliers in receiving in 2013 with 395 yards in a down year for the program. In two years in the offense McGee recorded seven touchdowns. Where the Richmond, Virginia native goes next is unknown.
“I am very thankful for my time at UVa and I will always consider myself a Wahoo,” McGee said in a statement shared by the university. “I have tremendous respect for Coach London and this football team, but I have decided to pursue my future career elsewhere. This is a personal decision and in no way should reflect on this team or its coaches.”
Virginia returns just one tight end now from the 2013 season, Rob Burns. Burns caught one pass last season for zero yards.