Twenty former Virginia Cavaliers football players made it into NFL training camps this fall, and after final roster cuts on August 30th, eight ‘Hoos officially cracked their final 53-man squad. One player who was a practical lock for their team was instead placed on injured reserve early in camp, and the other 11 were cut in the final chop from 80 to 53 players.
WR Olamide Zaccheaus, Atlanta Falcons
Olamide Zaccheaus will have plenty of opportunities to contribute in a Falcons wide receiver room in flux. Last fall, Zaccheaus racked up career highs in catches, yards, and touchdowns, the beneficiary of Calvin Ridley’s extended absence.