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Gavin Grover stats, 2026

Cincinnati (5–2, Big 12). Tight end. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Gavin Grover is a tight end for Cincinnati (5–2). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 506th in yards per catch (10.6), 555th in catches (10), 595th in receiving yards (106), in 5 games. This week: Utah at Cincinnati.

Receiving yards106595th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches10555th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch10.6506th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Explosive catches (16+ yards)1612th of 657 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Gavin Grover?

Position
Tight end
Class
Junior
Height
6-6
Weight
255 pounds
Number
No. 87
Hometown
Lewis Center, OH
High school
Olentangy (Lewis Center, OH)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 734 in the 2024 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Gavin Grover's receiving stats

He's 506th of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (10.6) and 555th of 682 receivers and tight ends in catches (10).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards106595th of 682
Catches10555th of 682
Yards per catch10.6506th of 675

The season

Gavin Grover's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 612th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (1).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)1612th of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Gavin Grover's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2025Cincinnati45814.50—
2026Cincinnati1010610.600
Career1416411.700

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Gavin Grover's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025Cincinnati+0.72+0.72—3.63%
2026Cincinnati+0.39+0.3910.0%5.14%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Gavin Grover's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. Boston CollegeW 34–158100
2vs. Western CarolinaW 62–1012100
3vs. Miami (OH)W 35–3159501
5at ArizonaL 7–349100
7at West VirginiaL 42–4518200

FAQ

Questions about Gavin Grover

What position does Gavin Grover play?

Gavin Grover plays tight end for Cincinnati, which is 5–2 this season.

Where is Gavin Grover from, and what year is he?

Gavin Grover is a junior tight end for Cincinnati, listed at 6-6 and 255 pounds, from Lewis Center, OH.

How tall is Gavin Grover, and how much does he weigh?

Gavin Grover is listed at 6-6 and 255 pounds on Cincinnati's 2026 roster.

What year is Gavin Grover?

Gavin Grover is a junior, from the 2024 recruiting class.

What are Gavin Grover's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Gavin Grover has 14 catches for 164 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Who does Gavin Grover play for?

Cincinnati (5–2, Big 12), where he plays tight end and wears No. 87.

Is Gavin Grover eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Gavin Grover was in the 2024 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Gavin Grover play in his last game?

Week 7 at West Virginia: 18 receiving yards, 2 catches. Cincinnati lost 42–45.

Where did Gavin Grover go to high school?

Olentangy (Lewis Center, OH). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 734 in the 2024 class.

What are Gavin Grover's stats this season?

106 receiving yards, 10 catches, 10.6 yards per catch, 1 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 5 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Gavin Grover rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 506th of 675 in yards per catch, 555th of 682 in catches, 595th of 682 in receiving yards.

When does Gavin Grover play next?

Cincinnati hosts Utah Sat, Oct 31, 3:45 PM ET on ESPN. The numbers' pick: Utah.

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