a 6-foot-5, former top-35 TE prospect whose biggest story is availability
In the 2026 offseason, Karson Gay remains an intriguing Virginia tight end because of his size, recruiting pedigree, and special-teams flashes, but his on-field résumé is still thin: Virginia lists only a 2022 collegiate debut against Miami and one tackle, while he was a three-star recruit and the No. 35 tight end nationally in his class. At 6-foot-5 and 233 pounds, he has the frame scouts like, and Virginia’s own bio notes his strong academic profile and Eagle Scout background. The big question is health and runway — he missed meaningful time in recent seasons, so the appeal is upside, not production.
