
Rico Flores Jr. brings WR1 upside to Virginia—if the hamstring cooperates
Flores is a physically polished outside receiver with legit transfer buzz: Virginia listed him as a projected starter, and his 2025 season at UCLA produced 26 catches for 274 yards in 8 games after an injury-shortened college path. He’s valued for size, route stability, and dependable ball skills more than splashy touchdown totals, and the big question for UVA is availability—he missed the season opener in 2026 with a hamstring issue. If you want a credible X receiver with Power 4 experience and room to pop, he’s worth the attention.







