UCF's Dylan Wade Named To 2026 Mackey Award Watch List
- UCF tight end Dylan Wade was named to the 2026 John Mackey Award preseason watch list after earning All-Big 12 honorable mention in 2025.
- Wade produced the best tight-end season in UCF history with 43 catches for 523 yards and five touchdowns, finishing second on the team in receiving.
- Wade played through a shoulder injury for much of 2025 but still delivered four catches for 145 yards and two touchdowns in the 17-14 win over Oklahoma State.
- The senior also entered 2026 on the East-West Bowl watch list and Athlon's preseason fourth-team All-Big 12 offense.
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