Albany’s breakout freshman who turned efficiency into end-zone production
In the 2014 season, Josh Gontarek emerged as a true freshman difference-maker for Albany, finishing with 58 catches for 687 yards and a team-high nine receiving touchdowns while earning CAA Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. He stood out as a polished, reliable target with strong red-zone instincts, and he also contributed as a punt returner, showing extra value in space. The big flag in his background is that his college path was interrupted later, so fit matters; when he’s locked in, he looks like a versatile, high-upside receiver with real playmaking juice.
