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Long Snapper/Tight End
6-4, 230
Cave Spring H.S., Roanoke, VA (Currently at FUMA)
LOI Status: SIGNED
Aiken played quarterback for Cave Spring High School his senior year in 2005, leading his team to a 10-2 record. He played tight end and long snapper for Coach John Shuman's postgraduate program at Fork Union Military Academy in 2006. He impressed UVa coaches with his long-snapping ability and is being recruited as a long snapper with the possibility of earning playing time at tight end as well.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Versatile player who has seen action all over the field in his career ... spent a post grad year at Fork Union Military Academy last season where he played tight end and was the team's long snapper ... very reliable and accurate long snapper ... also saw some time at defensive end and punter ... two stars by Rivals ... rated as the 95th-best player in Virginia by the Roanoke Times as a senior quarterback at Cave Spring High School in 2005 ... completed 60 passes for 894 yards and eight touchdowns while guiding the team to a 10-2 record that season ... he also rushed for 402 yards and eight touchdowns ... rushed for two touchdowns in a double overtime playoff game, including the game winner in the second overtime period.
Tight End
6-5, 215
Mount Carmel H.S., Mout Carmel, PA
LOI Status: SIGNED
A tight end recruit in the mold of Tom Santi, Ambrose has good speed for his size and even saw time at wide receiver his junior season. Mount Carmel became a run-oriented team in 2006, so he was used more as a blocker his senior season. He improved his blocking, but UVa was first attracted to his size, athleticism and receiving ability.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Good sized tight end prospect ... played tight end, wide receiver, running back, and defensive end in his career ... three stars by Rivals.com and two stars by Scout.com ... PrepStar All-East region tight end ... rated as the No. 34 tight end nationally by Rivals.com and No. 64 by Scout.com ... ranked 27th in Pennsylvania by Keystone Recruiting, No. 32 by Rivals.com and No. 69 by Scout.com ... caught 14 passes for 296 yards as a junior.
Bradley, who gained about 40 pounds and added several inches of height from the end of his junior year to the beginning of his senior season, is generating buzz as the potential sleeper of this year's class. He impressed UVa coaches during camp last summer, eventually earning an official offer from Virginia last October. He has a tough demeanor to go along with his excellent frame. A good athlete, he has also participated in basketball and track for Conway.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Tall, athletic offensive lineman who is a good all-around athlete ... added more than 40 pounds after his junior season ... two stars by both Rivals.com and Scout.com ... listed as the No. 61 offensive tackle in the country by ESPN.com ... PrepStar All-Atlantic region ... ranked as the No. 30 player in South Carolina by Scout.com and No. 35 by SuperPrep ... all-state ... first-team all-Myrtle Beach Sun News ... his team finished 13-2 in class AAAA during his senior year and played for the state championship.
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back
5-11, 175
Matoaca H.S., Matoaca, VA
LOI Status: SIGNED
A first-team all-state performer and the Central Region Offensive Player of the Year in 2006, Burd is a solid wide receiver prospect. He does not possess blazing speed, but he has good hands, runs good routes and has excellent jumping ability. He has a business-like demeanor but is a strong competitor who consistently stepped up big for Matoaca throughout his high school career.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Excellent multi-sport athlete ... rated a three-star player by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... PrepStar All-Atlantic region ... rated as the 19th-best prospect in Virginia by SuperPrep, ... 20th on the Charlottesville Daily Progress "Gold List," 21st by TheSabre.com, 22nd by the Roanoke Times, 25th by Rivals.com and 27th by Scout.com ... first-team all-state as a senior when he finished with 45 receptions for 958 yards and 10 touchdowns ... Richmond Times-Dispatch Central Region Offensive Player of the Year ... first-team all-state, all-region and all-district ... two-time Times-Dispatch first-team All-Met ... first-team all-region and all-district on both offense and defense as a junior ... caught 44 passes for 840 yards and five touchdowns ... also led the team in tackling from his safety position with 80 tackles ... also starts on the school's basketball team.
Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman
6-7, 230
St. Rita H.S., Oak Lawn, IL
LOI Status: SIGNED
Playing only defensive end for St. Rita each of the past two seasons, Conrath dominated his senior season and finished with 124 tackles. He helped St. Rita to a state championship in '06. Conrath has excellent size and potential as either a defensive end in the 3-4 or perhaps as an offensive tackle.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Dominating defensive lineman ... three stars by Rivals.com ... two stars by Scout.com ... ranked the No. 77 defensive tackle in the country by ESPN.com ... listed as the No. 17 player in Illinois by Rivals.com ... No. 129 among Northwest 130 by SuperPrep ... helped lead his team to the state championship his senior season ... named Chicago Catholic League Blue Defensive MVP ... first-team all-state by the coaches association and the Chicago Tribune ... first-team All-Catholic League ... had 145 tackles and 16 sacks as a senior ... earned all-state, all-conference and all-area honors as a junior ... played both ways as a freshman and sophomore before moving to defense ... is also a talented pitcher on the baseball team.
Offensive Lineman
6-5, 300
Deep Creek H.S., Chesapeake, VA (Currently at Hargrave)
LOI Status: SIGNED
Cuffee signed with UVa last February but had to go to Hargrave due to academics. He has now made the grade and will be at Virginia this August. Cuffee has good size and is a solid athlete as well. As a senior at Deep Creek H.S., he earned AP second-team all-state and first-team all-Tidewater honors.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Good athlete with impressive size who spent a postgrad season at Hargrave Military Academy this year ... three stars by Rivals.com ... listed as the No. 34 postgrad player in the country by Scout.com ... No. 41 Prep School Top 50 by Rivals.com ... anchored the offensive line at Deep Creek HS that helped the offense average 270 yards rushing per game during his senior season ... rated as the 13th-best prospect in Virginia following his senior season by TheSabre.com, 27th by the Roanoke Times, 29th by Scout.com and 38th on the Charlottesville Daily Progress "Silver List" ... earned second-team all-state honors from the Associated Press ... first-team all-Tidewater by the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot ... first-team all-Southeastern District ... started as a sophomore, but missed his junior year due to an injury ... joins teammate Ras-I Dowling as UVa signees this year.
Linebacker
6-1, 215
Woodside H.S., Newport News, VA
LOI Status: SIGNED
Detrick primarily played defensive end at Woodside. In fact, he earned first-team all-Peninsula district honors at defensive end his senior season, but Jared likely projects as an inside linebacker at UVa. He demonstrated very good athleticism at last spring's Newport News combine, where he posted 40-yard dash times in the low 4.6s.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Excellent tri-sport standout ... ranked as the No. 14 inside linebacker in the nation by Tom Lemming, 23rd by Rivals.com and No. 28 by ESPN.com ... No. 38 strongside linebacker according to Scout.com ... three stars by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... CSTV.com SuperProspect ... PrepStar All-Atlantic region ... ranked as the 18th-best player in Virginia on the Charlottesville Daily Progress "Gold List," No. 21 by Scout.com, 24th by Rivals.com, No. 28 by the Roanoke Times and No. 30 by SuperPrep ... finished his senior year with 101 tackles and two sacks ... second-team all-area by the Newport News Daily Press ... first-team all-district ... also played tight end and caught 11 passes for 207 yards ... made 94 tackles as a junior ... 320 career tackles and four sacks ... forward on the basketball team that won a state title his sophomore year ... also an accomplished track and field athlete ... an older brother, Jason, played basketball at Oklahoma and is currently playing professionally in Europe.
Tight End/Defensive End
6-6, 255
Mount Lebanon H.S., Pittsburgh, PA
LOI Status: SIGNED
Devlin is a hard-nosed, tough football player who was a standout tight end and defensive end for Mount Lebanon. A selection to the Big 33 game, Devlin possesses excellent size and is a good all-around athlete. He is also a star basketball player for Mount Lebanon. Devlin will start out at tight end at UVa but could easily grow into an offensive lineman down the road.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Excellent prospect who starred on both sides of the ball ... four star player according to Scout.com, three stars by Rivals.com ... listed as the 11th-best tight end in the country by Scout.com, No. 14 by ESPN.com and Tom Lemming and 22nd by Rivals.com ... CSTV SuperProspect ... PrepStar All-East region ... Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22 ... Pennsylvania Big 33 team ... rated the No. 13 player in Pennsylvania by Rivals.com, No. 16 by Scout.com, 19th by SuperPrep and 28th by Keystone Recruiting ... earned second-team all-state honors as a defensive lineman as a senior ... Post-Gazette all-conference honors at tight end ... made 60 tackles, including 45 solos, 11 tackles for loss and two sacks during his senior year ... also led the team in receiving with nine receptions for 118 yards and two touchdowns ... had four sacks as a junior, while catching 12 passes for 100 yards ... standout on the basketball team ... averaged more than 15 points per game as a junior to lead his team to the WPIAL championship ... scored more than 975 points in his career.
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back
6-2, 180
Deep Creek H.S., Chesapeake, VA (Currently at Hargrave)
LOI Status: SIGNED
Dowling signed with UVa last February and is currently working to get his needed qualifying test score. His status blew up upon arrival at Hargrave last summer, when Dowling and his superior athleticism and speed wowed Hargrave postgraduate head coach Robert Prunty. Prunty sees Dowling, who was the starting cornerback for Hargrave the entire season, as a potential all-ACC defensive back. An outstanding athlete, Ras-I Dowling ran a 4.4 flat time at Virginia Tech's summer camp in 2005 and boasts a 40-inch vertical leap. He played wide receiver and defensive back for Deep Creek.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Versatile athlete who has played defensive back, wide receiver and some quarterback during his career ... fast and a good leaper ... played a postgrad season at Hargrave Military Academy this past season ... four stars by Rivals.com and three stars by Scout.com ... rated the eighth-best prep school player by Rivals.com ... 23rd on Scout.com's postgrad list ... ranked as the No. 83 safety nationally by Scout.com ... ranked as the 20th-best player in Virginia following his senior year at Deep Creek HS by the Roanoke Times, 22nd by SuperPrep, 25th by TheSabre.com, 26th on the Charlottesville Daily Progress "Silver List" and 28th by Rivals.com ... team finished with an 8-2 record during his senior year ... made 60 tackles and intercepted two passes to earn first-team all-city and second-team all-district honors that season ... caught 14 passes for 255 yards and four touchdowns as a senior ... intercepted five passes and recovered eight fumbles in his high school career and caught more than 35 passes for more than 650 yards and 10 touchdowns ... also played basketball and was a two-time second-team all-district selection ... sprinter on the track team ... joins teammate Billy Cuffee as UVa signees this year.
Fells-Danzer brings an infusion of speed and athleticism to the linebacker position. He will likely be an inside linebacker in UVa's 3-4 scheme. At the Nike Camp at State College last spring, Fells-Danzer flashed his athletic prowess by running 40-yard dash in the 4.6 range and displaying a 32-inch vertical leap. Fells-Danzer is TheSabre.com's number six overall prospect in the state in the Postseason rankings.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Impressive athlete who has lettered in four sports ... PrepStar All-American ... four stars by Rivals.com and three stars by Scout.com ... Rivals250 ... CSTV.com SuperProspect ... listed as the number seven inside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com and No. 36 by Scout.com ... Orlando Sentinel All-South ... Velocity/PrepStar Top 100 team ... ranked fifth among players from Virginia on the Charlottesville Daily Progress "Gold List," sixth by TheSabre.com, seventh by the Roanoke Times, eighth by Rivals.com, ninth by SuperPrep, and 23rd by Scout.com ... recorded 82 tackles, including seven sacks and three interceptions as a senior and earned second-team all-district honors ... had five sacks as a junior ... didn't run track until his junior year, but cleared 5-10 in the high jump in the same meet he was second in the discus and shot put, third in the long jump and fourth in the 200 meters ... also plays on the basketball team and has lettered as an outfielder in baseball.
The son of former Washington Redskins star cornerback Darrell Green, Jared Green obviously comes from good bloodlines. Green possesses excellent speed according to Oakton head coach Joe Thompson, who told TheSabre.com that his standout posted several 40-yard dash times under 4.4 seconds last summer. Green is raw but does have potential.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Very fast wide receiver prospect ... two star player according to Rivals.com ... caught 17 passes for 245 yards and four touchdowns as a senior ...was a teammate of current UVa running back Keith Payne on the state championship team during his junior season ... played at Bishop O'Connell before transferring to Oakton before his junior year ... son of former Washington Redskin standout Darrell Green.
Hinkebein impressed UVa coaches at camp last summer by kicking off the ground and not missing until he got to 61 yards. He booted a 54-yard field goal in Providence's season opener in 2006 - the kick tied for second longest in Mecklenburg County history. Hinkebein is rated a four-and-a-half star kicker by ChrisSailerKicking.com.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Former soccer player who used his skills to become a standout placekicker ... two stars by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... listed as the No. 14 placekicker in the nation by ESPN.com and No. 16 by Scout.com ... PrepStar All-Atlantic region ... three-time all-conference selection and two-time all-county ... Charlotte Weekly Super Prep All-Star team ... set the school record with 256 career points ... booted two of the longest field goals in Mecklenburg County history-a 54-yarder and one from 52 yards ... made 44 extra points and four field goals as a senior ... kicked seven field goals and made 50 of 51 extra points during his junior year and was first-team All-Charlotte Observer ... more than 70 percent of his career kickoffs were touchbacks ... also lettered in lacrosse as a longstick midfielder.
Inman really made a name for himself in the playoffs of his junior season as he put in big-time performances in helping his team to a state championship title. Inman finished third on his team in receptions his senior season despite playing in only five games. He missed the second half of the season due to a knee injury, but he is healing nicely. Inman is a long-strider with good speed, size and playmaking ability. Confident, Inman wants the ball in key situations.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Athletic two-way player ... PrepStar All-Atlantic region ... three stars by Rivals.com ... two stars by Scout.com ... listed as the No. 16 safety in the nation by Tom Lemming ... nation's No. 29 wide receiver prospect by ESPN.com ... rated the 19th-best player in South Carolina by The (Columbia) State, 20th by SuperPrep and the Charleston Post and Courier, 22nd by High School Sports Report, No. 23 by Rivals.com and 26th by Scout.com ... missed most of his senior season with an injury ... still caught 18 passes for 280 yards and two touchdowns for a run oriented team ... also recorded 44 tackles and intercepted three passes before being sidelined ... earned honorable mention all-state honors as a defensive back from The State newspaper as a junior when his team won the group AA championship ... named the group AA Player of the Year by The State newspaper ... caught 31 passes for 400 yards and four touchdowns that season ... also made 67 tackles and intercepted two passes, returning two for scores.
Defensive Lineman
6-3, 315
Good Counsel H.S., Wheaton, MD
LOI Status: SIGNED
One of the top defensive tackle recruits in the country, Jenkins made 86 tackles including 10 tackles-for-loss and 8.5 sacks in his senior season. He is a tough, fiery competitor who works very hard on and off the field. Jenkins is one of UVa's top gets on defense, as he will fit in perfectly at nose tackle.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Impressive lineman who was dominant on both sides of the ball ... four-year starter ... SuperPrep All-American ... PrepStar All-American ... Rivals250 ... CSTV.com SuperProspect ... four star player by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... MaxPreps honorable mention All-American ... listed as the No. 34 defensive lineman nationally by SuperPrep ... rated the nation's No. 23 defensive tackle by Rivals.com and No. 24 by Scout.com ... ranked the No. 23 offensive tackle in the country by ESPN.com ... the number seven player in the Mid-Atlantic region by SuperPrep ... ranked the number six player in Maryland/DC/Delaware by both Rivals.com and Scout.com ... George Michael's Golden 11 ... Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C., All-Met team as a defensive lineman ... dominant senior season earned him first-team Washington Post All-Met accolades on the offensive line ... earned first-team all-state and all-conference honors as an offensive lineman ... earned first-team All-Montgomery Gazette honors as an offensive and defensive lineman his last two years ... first-team Montgomery County Sentinel defensive lineman ... compiled 95 tackles to lead the team as a senior ... finished with 11 tackles for loss and 10 sacks ... his team was 10-2 and advanced to the conference championship game for the second year in a row ... earned second-team Washington Post All-Met honors as a junior ... first-team all-state, all-county and all-conference offensive lineman ... first-team Montgomery County Sentinel offensive lineman ... finished with 78 tackles, including six for loss and three sacks, during his junior year ... played lacrosse as a freshman and sophomore ... his older brother, Michael, won a national championship at James Madison in 2005.
Wide Receiver/Cornerback
6-1, 180
Roman Catholic H.S., Philadelphia, PA
LOI Status: SIGNED
Joseph tallied four interceptions from the cornerback position in his senior season, earning a spot on the Big 33 team as a result. One of UVa's earliest commitments in this class, Joseph is a player who, according to sources, the staff really, really likes but who may not have gotten too much publicity. An excellent athlete, Joseph also plays basketball and baseball.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Speedy skill player who excelled at wide receiver and defensive back ... PrepStar All-American ... three stars by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... CSTV.com SuperProspect ... ranked as the No. 34 cornerback in the country by Rivals.com and the No. 86 safety by ESPN.com ... ranked the 11th-best player in Pennsylvania by Keystone Recruiting ... listed by Rivals.com as the No. 22 player in Pennsylvania and No. 37 by Scout.com ... Pennsylvania Big 33 team ... Harrisburg Patriot-News Platinum 33 ... intercepted four passes and earned first-team group AAAA all-state honors as a senior ... first-team all-city selection by the Philadelphia Daily News and the Philadelphia Inquirer ... Daily News and coaches All-Catholic Red ... intercepted six passes as a junior to earn second-team All-Catholic Red honors from the coaches ... is also a standout on the baseball team ... his parents both ran track at Temple.
Quarterback
6-5, 235
West Springfield H.S., Springfield, VA
LOI Status: SIGNED
Lalich is probably the most recognizable prospect in this year's class. A four-star prospect, Lalich is TheSabre.com's number two overall prospect in the state. He is a traditional pro-style quarterback. He has excellent size and showed a strong and accurate arm in 2006, completing 68-percent of his passes while throwing for 32 touchdowns and only seven interceptions. Lalich has terrific skills as a pocket passer.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
One of the nation's top quarterbacks ... SuperPrep All-American ... PrepStar All-American ... four stars by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... Rivals250 ... CSTV.com Top 150 ... Orlando Sentinel All-South ... Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100 ... listed as the number five pro-style quarterback in the county by Rivals.com ... ranked as the nation's No. 10 quarterback by SuperPrep, No. 16 by Tom Lemming, No.17 by Scout.com and No. 18 by ESPN.com ... rated the top player in the state of Virginia on the Charlottesville Daily Progress "Gold List" ... ranked as the state's number two player by the Roanoke Times, SuperPrep, TheSabre.com, Rivals.com and number three by Scout.com ... attended the Elite 11 Camp in California before his senior year ... earned second-team all-state and Washington Post All-Met honors as a senior ... also earned All-Met honors from the Pigskin Club of Washington DC ... completed 208 of 307 passes for 3134 yards and 33 touchdowns ... was the leading passer in the Washington, DC metro area ... tossed eight touchdown passes in one game, the second-highest total in state history ... was 19 of 22 for 356 yards in that game ... honorable mention Washington Post All-Met as a junior when he completed 192 of 332 passes for 2671 yards and 22 touchdowns ... began his sophomore year as the starting wide receiver before moving to quarterback for the final two games ... threw for more than 500 yards and seven touchdowns ... caught 25 passes for 450 yards and three touchdowns ... had a sterling performance in the East Meets West All American game in January following his senior year ... was nine of 13 for 166 yards and one touchdown while splitting time at quarterback ... named to the U.S. Army All-Combine team ... named for basketball great Pete Maravich ... his father, Todd, played basketball at Florida and Ohio.
Offensive Lineman/Defensive End
6-4, 245
Massaponax H.S., Fredericksburg, VA
LOI Status: SIGNED
Mihota was a standout lineman on both sides of the ball for Massaponax. One of his best performances was during his junior season in the playoffs, when he sacked Hampton star quarterback Tyrod Taylor four times in a 21-16 playoff loss. Mihota, an all-area selection on defense his senior year, is another jumbo athlete prospect who could play on either side of the ball at UVa. He has a background in soccer, so he has good feet.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Tough defensive lineman ... three stars by Rivals.com ... two stars by Scout.com ... PrepStar All-Atlantic region ... rated the No. 57 defensive tackle in the country by Rivals.com ... listed as the No. 109 defensive end nationally by ESPN.com ... listed as the No. 25 player in Virginia on the Charlottesville Daily Progress "Gold List" ... ranked 27th in the state by TheSabre.com, 29th by SuperPrep, and 30th by Rivals.com and the Roanoke Times ... honorable mention Washington Post All-Met as a senior ... Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star All-Area ... first-team all-district on offense and defense ... earned second-team all-district honors on the offensive line as a junior ... had a big game in the group AAA playoffs against Hampton ... is the first player from his high school to receive a Division I-A scholarship ... also plays in the frontcourt on the basketball team.
Running Back
6-0, 195
Yorktown H.S., Arlington, VA
LOI Status: SIGNED
Milien, who possesses sub 4.5 40 speed, was a big play running back for Yorktown. He has excellent running and receiving skills. He will start out at running back at UVa, but do not rule out a switch to wide receiver. He really has outstanding receiving skills.
Offensive Lineman
6-5, 290
Ballou H.S., Washington, DC
LOI Status: SIGNED
A late but very important commitment, Milstead, who switched his verbal from UNC to UVa in January, is a four-star offensive tackle prospect. He has the size and athleticism - he plays basketball as well - that UVa looks for in its offensive line prospects.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Excellent blocker with superior size ... PrepStar All-American ... four stars by Rivals.com, three stars by Scout.com ... CSTV.com SuperProspect ... ranked as the No. 23 offensive tackle in the country by Rivals.com, No. 30 by ESPN.com and No. 36 by Scout.com ... listed as the number nine player in the Mid-Atlantic region by SuperPrep ... number four player in Washington, D.C., by both Rivals.com and Scout.com ... was the top blocker on a team that rushed for nearly 3,000 yards ... Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C., All-Metropolitan team ... received honorable mention Washington Post All-Met honors as a senior ... first-team all-conference ... helped lead his team to the first city championship in school history ... played at Coolidge HS before transferring to Ballou for his senior season ... also plays basketball.
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back
6-0, 185
Henry Clay H.S., Lexington, KY
LOI Status: SIGNED
A finalist for Mr. Football in the state of Kentucky in 2006, Chase Minnifield may be the most versatile prospect in this year's class. He saw action at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, returner and defensive back at Henry Clay High School. He scored 24 touchdowns his senior year. Minnifield has outstanding potential as a wide receiver or a cornerback at UVa. He was expected to be a candidate for early playing time until he suffered a torn ACL while playing basketball. He underwent surgery in mid-January and expects to be fully recovered by August.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Dynamic player on both offense and defense ... SuperPrep All-American ... PrepStar All-American ... four stars by Rivals.com ... three stars by Scout.com ... CSTV.com SuperProspect ... Orlando Sentinel All-South ... Mobile (Ala.) Press-Register Super Southeast 120 (112) ... rated as the nation's No. 22 safety by Rivals.com ... No. 41 defensive back in the country by SuperPrep ... No. 39 cornerback according to Scout.com and No. 66 by ESPN.com ... listed as the top player in Kentucky by SuperPrep and Rivals.com and the number four player by Scout.com ... Lexington Herald-Leader "Class of the Commonwealth" ... received first-team all-state honors as a defensive back from the Associated Press and the Louisville Courier-Journal as a senior ... first-team all-city ... made 30 tackles and had three interceptions ... caught 48 passes for 630 yards and nine touchdowns, rushed for 509 yards and eight more scores ... played some quarterback and threw for 365 yards and three touchdowns ... also returned four kickoffs for touchdowns and kicked 41 PATs ... his 169 points were among the state leaders ... was the punter, too ... was a first-team all-city selection as a junior when caught 26 passes for 408 yards and seven touchdowns, rushed for 386 yards and nine scores and intercepted six passes ... also plays on the basketball team ... has earned academic all-state honors ... his father, Frank Minnifield, was a cornerback for the Cleveland Browns from 1984-92.
Running Back/Defensive Back
5-10, 195
Henrico H.S., Richmond, VA
LOI Status: SIGNED
Mosley is another versatile prospect. He is a speedy, tough competitor who played running back, wide receiver and defensive back at Henrico. Mosley is a talented runner, but he is also a talented defensive back. He can hit and is very intriguing as a safety prospect on the next level. UVa is recruiting him as a defensive back, but really Mosley could play almost any skill position.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Outstanding athlete on both sides of the ball ... played all over the field during his career-wide receiver, running back, quarterback, defensive back and linebacker, as well as returning kicks ... two stars by Rivals.com ... rated the No. 17 player in Virginia by the Roanoke Times, 22nd by SuperPrep, No. 24 by TheSabre.com and No. 30 on the Charlottesville Daily Progress "Silver List" ... two-time second-team Richmond Times-Dispatch All-Met defensive back ... received first-team all-district honors at wide receiver and defensive back his senior season ... caught 21 passes for 383 yards and three touchdowns and rushed 47 times for 416 yards and seven touchdowns ... recorded 51 tackles and intercepted three passes on defense ... scored a touchdown rushing, receiving and interception return in one quarter of a game during his senior year ... had 48 tackles and five interceptions as a junior ... rushed for 378 yards and three touchdowns and averaged more than 10 yards per carry ... also caught 18 passes for 442 yards and four touchdowns ... has earned all-academic honors.
Offensive Lineman/Defensive Lineman
6-6, 297
Williamsport Area H.S., Williamsport, PA
LOI Status: SIGNED
An above average athlete, Parr plays varsity basketball as well as football. Parr played defensive tackle his senior season and played well, racking up close to 10 sacks on the season. He could end up on either side of the ball, but offensive line may be the likeliest spot.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Imposing defensive lineman with excellent athletic ability ... also started on the offensive line during his career ... PrepStar All-East region ... two stars by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... rated the No. 73 defensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com ... listed as the No. 39 player in Pennsylvania by Keystone Recruiting and 55th by Scout.com ... finished his career with 150 tackles, including 34 tackles for loss and 11 sacks, and caused six fumbles ... earned first-team all-district honors on defense and second-team honors on offense as a senior ... recorded 20 tackles for loss among 70 total tackles as a senior and had six sacks ... finished with 56 tackles as a junior, including 10 for loss and three sacks and was named first-team all-district ... also blocked three field goals ... plays center on the basketball team and participates in the discus and shot put field events ... district shot put champion ... lettered as a left-handed pitcher on the baseball team and pitched in a district playoff win ... his grandfather played football at Susquehanna University in the early 1950s and one of the assistant coaches was Amos Alonzo Stagg.
Linebacker
6-2, 215
Gloucester H.S., Gloucester, VA
LOI Status: SIGNED
Taliaferro has a quick burst off the ball. He played very well at defensive end for Gloucester - he had 19 sacks from the position his junior season - but will play outside linebacker at the University of Virginia.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Tremendous playmaker on defense ... PrepStar All-Atlantic region ... three stars by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... rated the nation's No. 21 weakside linebacker by Scout.com ... No. 43 outside linebacker by Rivals.com ... ranked the No. 11 player in Virginia by Scout.com. 13th on the Charlottesville Daily Progress "Gold List," No. 22 by Rivals.com, No. 28 by TheSabre.com, 31st by SuperPrep and No. 32 by the Roanoke Times ... had at least 10 sacks all four years and finished his career with 61 ... moved from defensive end to linebacker for his senior season and earned second-team all-district honors ... recorded 90 tackles, including 10 sacks, had 34 quarterback pressures and caused five fumbles... named the team MVP as a senior ... made 65 tackles and 19 sacks as a junior and earned first-team all-district recognition ... also had 45 quarterback pressures and caused five fumbles ... team captain throughout his career ... is a frontcourt player on the basketball team ... named the school's "Duke of the Year."
Linebacker/Defensive Back
6-3, 220
Christchurch School, Christchurch, VA
LOI Status: SIGNED
Rated a five-star prospect and the number one strong-side linebacker in the country by Scout.com, Williams is also TheSabre.com's number four overall recruit in the state. Versatile, athletic, and fast, he is seen as a hybrid safety/linebacker by UVa defensive coordinator Mike London. Because of his mix of size, athleticism, speed and competitiveness, Williams has excellent upside on the next level. Williams was selected to and played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl game last month.
From UVa Athletics Media Relations
Physical player who has played linebacker, defensive back, defensive end, tight end and running back during his career ... SuperPrep All-American ... PrepStar All-American ... number three linebacker in the nation by SuperPrep ... the No. 1 strongside linebacker by Scout.com ... the country's number seven outside linebacker according to Tom Lemming, No. 11 by ESPN.com and No. 12 by Rivals.com ... the No. 29 player in the country regardless of position by Scout.com and No. 79 by Rise magazine ... CSTV.com SuperProspect ... five stars by Scout.com ... four stars by Rivals.com ... Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100 ... Ft. Worth Star-Telegram Top 100 ... Rivals250 ... No. 33 on the SuperPrep Elite 50 list ... ranked as the number three player in Virginia on the Charlottesville Daily Progress "Gold List" ... ranked second in the state by Scout.com, fourth by the Roanoke Times, Rivals.com and TheSabre.com, fifth by SuperPrep ... played in the U.S. Army All American Bowl following his senior year ... made 58 tackles as a senior to help his team advance to the state championship game ... earned first-team all-state and all-conference linebacker his senior season ... named conference defensive player of the year ... also earned second-team all-conference honors at tight end ... second-team all-area by the Newport News Daily Press ... played in only five games as a junior due to an injury and still made 78 tackles, including five sacks ... intercepted three passes and had 35 receptions ... believed to be the first Division I-A recruit in his school's history ... originally from Danville, Va., he went to Christchurch as a sophomore to play basketball ... is among the team's leading scorers ... two-time All-Prep League guard.
