Offensive Duo Among PFF Top Returners
5/4/2023 10:28:00 AM | Football
Two of the top-10 highest-graded returning players in the country according to Pro Football Focus are returning to the Orange this season.
Quarterback Garrett Shrader checks in at No. 10 on the list of highest-graded returning quarterbacks, while Oronde Gadsden II is No. 8 on PFF's list of returning WRs. Florida State and Oregon are the only two other programs nationally that have a top-10 QB and pass catcher returning for 2023.
Shrader heads into his final season as one-of-five active FBS quarterbacks with over 5,000 passing yards and 1,500 rushing yards in his career. His 23 rushing touchdowns enter the season tied for 13th in ACC history by a quarterback, despite him playing less than two full seasons in the league. A now two-time team captain, Shrader was on the Maxwell Award and Davey O'Brien Award watch lists last season.
Gadsden was a First Team All-ACC selection at tight end last season, where he led the nation in passing yards and receptions by a tight end, catching 61 passes for 969 yards and six touchdowns. He also set program records for most receptions by a sophomore and most receptions and yards by a tight end. He was also named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List midway through the season.
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Quarterback Garrett Shrader checks in at No. 10 on the list of highest-graded returning quarterbacks, while Oronde Gadsden II is No. 8 on PFF's list of returning WRs. Florida State and Oregon are the only two other programs nationally that have a top-10 QB and pass catcher returning for 2023.
Shrader heads into his final season as one-of-five active FBS quarterbacks with over 5,000 passing yards and 1,500 rushing yards in his career. His 23 rushing touchdowns enter the season tied for 13th in ACC history by a quarterback, despite him playing less than two full seasons in the league. A now two-time team captain, Shrader was on the Maxwell Award and Davey O'Brien Award watch lists last season.
Gadsden was a First Team All-ACC selection at tight end last season, where he led the nation in passing yards and receptions by a tight end, catching 61 passes for 969 yards and six touchdowns. He also set program records for most receptions by a sophomore and most receptions and yards by a tight end. He was also named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List midway through the season.
Season tickets for the 2023 season are on sale now! Don't miss being part of the action in the Loud House this season. Visit Cuse.com/Tickets to secure yours today.
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