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Dakota Twitty stats, 2026

Virginia (4–4, ACC). Tight end. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Dakota Twitty is a tight end for Virginia (4–4). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 512th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (3), 532nd in yards per catch (10.3), 583rd in catches (10), in 6 games. This week: Virginia at Wake Forest.

Receiving yards103598th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches10583rd of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch10.3532nd of 675 receivers and tight ends
Explosive catches (16+ yards)3512th of 657 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Dakota Twitty?

Position
Tight end
Class
Senior
Height
6-5
Weight
247 pounds
Number
No. 9
Hometown
Columbus, NC
High school
Thomas Jefferson Class Academy (Mooresboro, NC)
Recruiting
4-star, No. 309 in the 2022 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Dakota Twitty's receiving stats

He's 532nd of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (10.3) and 583rd of 682 receivers and tight ends in catches (10).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards103598th of 682
Catches10583rd of 682
Yards per catch10.3532nd of 675

The season

Dakota Twitty's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 512th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (3).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)3512th of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Dakota Twitty's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2023Virginia177.00—
2024Virginia10787.81—
2025Virginia1112911.70—
2026Virginia1010310.300
Career323179.910

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Dakota Twitty's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2023Virginia+0.22+0.22—0.21%
2024Virginia+0.81+0.81—6.53%
2025Virginia+0.36+0.3627.3%6.15%
2026Virginia+0.17+0.1730.0%2.44%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Dakota Twitty's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. NC StateW 34–80000
2vs. Norfolk StateW 59–35100
3vs. West VirginiaL 27–3846402
4vs. DelawareW 42–311200
6vs. SyracuseW 28–250000
8Virginia41301

FAQ

Questions about Dakota Twitty

What position does Dakota Twitty play?

Dakota Twitty plays tight end for Virginia, which is 4–4 this season.

Where is Dakota Twitty from, and what year is he?

Dakota Twitty is a senior tight end for Virginia, listed at 6-5 and 247 pounds, from Columbus, NC.

How tall is Dakota Twitty, and how much does he weigh?

Dakota Twitty is listed at 6-5 and 247 pounds on Virginia's 2026 roster.

What year is Dakota Twitty?

Dakota Twitty is a senior, from the 2022 recruiting class.

What are Dakota Twitty's career stats?

Over 4 seasons (2023–2026), Dakota Twitty has 32 catches for 317 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Who does Dakota Twitty play for?

Virginia (4–4, ACC), where he plays tight end and wears No. 9.

Is Dakota Twitty eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Dakota Twitty was in the 2022 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Dakota Twitty play in his last game?

Week 8 against Virginia: 41 receiving yards, 3 catches, 1 explosive catch (16+ yards).

Where did Dakota Twitty go to high school?

Thomas Jefferson Class Academy (Mooresboro, NC). He was a 4-star recruit, No. 309 in the 2022 class.

What are Dakota Twitty's stats this season?

103 receiving yards, 10 catches, 10.3 yards per catch, 3 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 6 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Dakota Twitty rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 512th of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 532nd of 675 in yards per catch, 583rd of 682 in catches.

When does Dakota Twitty play next?

Virginia visits Wake Forest Sat, Oct 31, 3:45 PM ET on ESPN2. The numbers' pick: Wake Forest.

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