University of Virginia Tight Ends Coach Ricky Brumfield recalled the coaching staff’s immediate excitement upon learning that Central Michigan tight end Tony Poljan had entered the transfer portal in July.

“Immediately we went after him because we knew our depth at the tight end position – we had Grant Misch, who is doing a phenomenal job as well, but we knew we needed another big-body guy to help us out offensively,” Brumfield said. “We saw him in the portal, and as soon as he went in the portal we went in and attacked.”