Virginia has Billy McMullen. Virginia Tech has Ernest Wilford . Michigan had David Terrell and North Carolina had Corey Holliday. In what seems like a tradition every few years, the Richmond (VA) area produces a tall, athletic and exceptionally skilled wide receiver prospect.

The results produced from these athletes have been pretty impressive as well. Corey Holliday is the current all-time leading receiver in yards for the Tarheels. David Terrell starred at Michigan for three years before becoming the #1 draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 2001. Ernest Wilford is the starting split end for Virginia Tech, and if he reaches his potential, could become a very good receiver. And of course all Wahoo faithful know about the success of Mr. All-American Billy McMullen.

Hoping to continue this tradition is Hermitage High School’s main man, wide receiver Fontel Mines . At 6’4″ 205 pounds, he certainly has the height. He runs a 4.5 in the 40, which means he absolutely has the athleticism. And according to Hermitage Head Coach Patrick Kane, Mines compares favorably to at least two of the Richmond standouts.

“He is a good mix between the UVa receiver (Billy McMullen) and David Terrell,” said Kane. “I haven’t seen anyone better except for Terrell, and that was because he ran a 4.2 or 4.3 in the 40. Fontel is an exceptional player.”

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