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Former star UVA linebacker Nick Jackson visiting Auburn
Former Virginia linebacker Nick Jackson, who entered the transfer portal on Dec. 12, is visiting Auburn this weekend.
Virginia gets commitment from former Houston offensive lineman Nnanna
Ugonna Nnanna, a 6-foot-4, 300-pound guard/tackle from the University of Houston, announced on Twitter that he had committed to the Cavaliers. Nnanna has three years of eligibility remaining.
Former UVA linemen transfers announce commitments; another Wahoo line commit flips schools
Several former Virginia football players that entered the transfer portal announced their destinations over the weekend, including record-breaking quarterback Brennan Armstrong, in addition to one player who flipped his commitment to UVA and went elsewhere.
Armstrong expected to commit to NC State and reunite with OC Anae
Brennan Armstrong, who led Virginia’s offense for the past three seasons, is expected to commit to NC State as early as this weekend, according to sources familiar with both programs.
Virginia picks up portal transfer DB Kelly from Tar Heels
Cam’Ron Kelly, who entered the portal on Dec. 5, played four years for the Tar Heels and posted 180 career tackles, five interceptions, 12 passes broken up, one forced fumble and two tackles for loss.
Former UVA star corner Cypress commits to Florida State
Fentrell Cypress, rated the No. 2 overall player in the 2023 transfer class by On3, broke in the New Year with a bang on Sunday when he announced he had committed to Florida State.
Jerry Ratcliffe Show: UVA Football recruiting, UVA hoops going through rough patch
Chris Graham gets Jerry Ratcliffe to share details from his coverage of early signing day on Wednesday, with a look at how the roster for the 2023 Virginia football team might be taking shape.
4-star Robinson gives Virginia’s recruiting class a boost late on National Signing Day
Virginia’s 2023 football recruiting class got a boost hours after Tony Elliott announced it to the Cavaliers fan base Wednesday, when linebacker Kam Robinson signed with UVA.
Virginia picks up former Clemson running back Pace from transfer portal
Kobe Pace, who was recruited out of high school in Cedartown, Ga., by then-Clemson assistant coach Tony Elliott, committed to Elliott’s Virginia program on Tuesday.
Virginia adds third defensive lineman commit in past week in Buchanan
Virginia football has made a run on defensive linemen this final week leading into National Signing Day, having picked up a commitment from Georgia native Mekhi Buchanan.
Virginia gains commitment from Ft. Lauderdale defensive tackle Hammond II
Jason Hammond II, a 6-foot-3, 283-pound lineman from St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, announced on his Twitter that he had committed to UVA.
Virginia’s starting LT Taylor enters transfer portal; Walker also leaving, Butler staying
Virginia’s offensive line took another blow on Friday when one of its top players, starting left tackle Logan Taylor, entered the transfer portal.
Podcast: UVA Ortho’s Brian Werner address shoulder injuries in sports
UVA Ortho and Sports Medicine’s Dr. Brian Werner breaks down the various shoulder injuries in sports, particularly football in today’s podcast with Hootie.
D’Sean Perry’s family attorney looking at UVA’s responsibility in deaths of football players
The family of one of three slain Virginia football players, D’Sean Perry, held a press conference on Thursday in honoring their son’s life, and called on UVA to cooperate in leading the charge to prevent another future tragedy.
Virginia offers grad transfer defensive back Washington from Harvard
Having lost cornerback Fentrell Cypress and safety Chayce Chalmers to the transfer portal, Virginia has reached out to former Harvard defensive back Alex Washington with an offer.
UVA’s leading tackler, LB Nick Jackson, tosses name into transfer portal
This past season, Nick Jackson posted 104 tackles (41 solo), seven tackles for loss, five sacks, four passes defended, four QB hurries and a fumble recovery for a much-improved defense that kept UVA in most games.
UVA lands Northwestern’s top receiver Washington via transfer portal
Virginia has landed a dynamic wide receiver via the transfer portal in Northwestern’s Malik Washington, who led the Wildcats in receiving in 2022.
Virginia snags 16th high-school commitment with Tampa 3-star DE Jones
DJ Jones is a 6-foot-4, 230-pound edge rusher out of Hillsborough High in Tampa, Fla. A 3-star by 247Sports, Jones chose Virginia over Kansas, West Virginia, Iowa State, South Florida and Temple, among others.
Virginia gains commitments from Monmouth QB and big OT from Saginaw Valley via transfer portal
Virginia’s football team picked up commitments from a pair of transfer-portal players on Sunday, quarterback Tony Muskett, a former All-CAA player from Monmouth, and Daijon Parker, an offensive tackle from Saginaw Valley State.
O-line coach Tujague heading to Raleigh to join NC State’s staff
One of the final holdovers from Bronco Mendenhall’s Virginia staff is moving on, as UVA offensive line coach Garett Tujague is reportedly heading to Raleigh to take the same position at NC State.
