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How have Tony Elliott’s Virginia football alumni performed in the NFL?
- Dontayvion Wicks, drafted 159th in 2023, played 46 games and posted 1,328 yards and 11 TDs in three seasons.
- Malik Washington, drafted 184th in 2024, became a versatile asset with 2,464 total yards by 2026.
- Jonas Sanker was drafted 93rd overall in 2025 and started 16 of 17 games as a rookie with New Orleans.
- Undrafted free agents like J’Mari Taylor, Mitchell Melton and Cam Ross show potential to make rosters in 2026.
- Wicks could start next to DeVonta Smith after an Eagles trade that moved him from Green Bay.
- Sanker’s starter role depends on competition, with ESPN listing Blackmon as the starter over Sanker.
- The Cavaliers did not have a 2026 NFL Draft pick, but undrafted players remain viable for rosters.
- The report notes Tony Elliott’s era featured a draft streak that ended in 2026 but still produced NFL talent.
- The article frames Cavaliers’ NFL journey as a mix of draftees and strong undrafted prospects.
- Overall, the Cavaliers’ NFL presence is growing through both drafted and undrafted players.
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