By Jerry Ratcliffe

Jekail Middlebrook
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Just days before Virginia training camp opened, running backs coach Keith Gaither said that if the Cavaliers had to play a game the next day that Jekail Middlebrook would likely be the starting tailback.

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Virginia Leads ACC “Freaks List,” With Three Players

By Jerry Ratcliffe We all knew that Virginia’s offense had assembled a lot of talent heading into the 2026 season. What we didn’t know was the Cavaliers are loaded with “Freaks.” To read the rest of this article and even more award-winning coverage on the UVA athletics department, including its nationally-ranked football and basketball programs, be sure to subscribe to “Cavalier Exclusive” to follow all of Virginia Sports Hall Of Famer Jerry “Hootie” Ratcliffe’s analysis and content. It’s the best in the business for Wahoo Fans!