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Potomac (Dumfries, VA) rising senior Donta Wilkins has verbally committed to the University of Virginia, giving the Hoos an all-state prospect at a big position of need. Multiple outlets are reporting the commitment.
Liberty (Bealeton, VA) defensive lineman Wyatt Teller still wants to make his college choice near the end of the summer. Two continue to lead the way, while three others will get a chance to impress next month.
In this latest News, Notes, And Links, Liberty Christian Academy (Lynchburg, VA) head coach Frank Rocco provides the scoop on rising junior wide receiver B.J. Farrow, who impressed at UVa's 7-on-7 tournament this past weekend. Also, check out the latest on Virginia targets Wyatt Teller, Kyle Chung and Oren Burks, as well as quarterback commitment Brendan "Whitey" Marshall.
University of Virginia has landed a verbal commitment from St. Christopher's (Richmond, VA) rising senior defensive tackle/tight end Jack English. It was an easy decision for English, who chose the Hoos over an offer from Virginia Tech one day after receiving a scholarship offer from head coach Mike London.
In just two years of high school, Woodbridge (VA) defensive end prospect Da'Shawn Hand has accomplished quite a bit. In fact, he has become a serious candidate to be the top prospect in the country in the class of 2014. In this Q&A, Hand discusses his ascent to elite prospect status, recruiting, and more.
Bayside star tailback Taquan Mizzell is down to 10. The latest on UVa 2012 recruit Anthony Cooper. Virginia is set to host some important recruits this weekend. Check out these stories and more in the latest News, Notes, And Links feature.
Optimism and Virginia football fans. It's a pair we haven't heard mentioned together in quite some time. Like many fans, I always look forward to a new year which offers a clean slate and injects a sense of hope for the upcoming season. It's good to have optimism, and it's great to finally hear it coming from the Wahoo fan base. But when forecasting UVa's football chances for 2012, some fans are suggesting a conference championship is possible. Is it?
An offer from Boston College capped off a successful Evaluation Period for Mountain View (Stafford, VA) junior DaeSean Hamilton. Fourteen schools, including 11 FBS programs, have now offered Hamilton, who had seven offers when the recruiting period began in mid-April.
In our initial examination of Virginia football's needs in the class of 2013, it was clear that linebacker would be a major focus. The 'Hoos are off to a good start in the linebacker department, but there is work left to be done. This Strategy Session takes a closer look at some of the remaining linebacker targets, and which direction the staff may go with their remaining scholarships.
Coming off the euphoria of Virginia's first winning season and first postseason appearance in three years, thoughts turn to the inevitable question - was 2011 a fluke or a starting trend? Pundits are asking. Virginia fans and opponent fans are asking. Recruits are asking. It's a fair question.
Jamil Kamara's first scholarship offer came during his freshman year, when he was offered by the University of Virginia. The 6'2", 195-pound wide receiver prospect, now just weeks from finishing up his sophomore year, claims 10 other offers now as well.
In this latest edition of "News, Notes, And Links," check out more on the commitment from Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, VA) junior quarterback Corwin "Turtle" Cutler, as well as the latest news and notes from the recruiting world.
Derrick Nnadi has emerged as a top prospect in the state of Virginia's class of 2014. The sophomore defensive tackle's size -- 6'2", 305 pounds -- is impressive, and this past season he became a real force on the Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach) varsity football squad.
Trent Corney is arriving on Grounds sooner than expected. The 6'3", 245-pound Thousand Island Secondary School (Brockville, Ontario, Canada) product has signed a Grant-In-Aid agreement with UVa and will enroll in the first week in July, VirginiaSports.com said in a release. Corney, a linebacker recruit, initially planned to attend Fork Union Military Academy (VA) this fall before enrolling at Virginia in January of 2013.
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