STRATEGY SESSION: DEFENSE
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Ten of Virginia’s 17 recruits in the class of 2014 will at least start out on the defensive side of the ball. The group, headlined by 5-star defensive tackle Andrew Brown and 5-star free safety Quin Blanding, includes three defensive ends, one defensive tackle, three linebackers, one safety and two cornerbacks.
It’ll be interesting to see what happens with defensive end/outside linebacker types Jordan “JJ” Jackson, Cory Jones and Chris Peace. Jackson is listed as a defensive end while Jones and Peace are listed as linebackers (per Signing Day Central on VirginiaSports.com), but given their size and athleticism I think any of the three could play either end or outside backer. How the coaches feel these prospects long term could have a slight impact on class of 2015 recruiting, but regardless of what happens defensive end appears to be an area of emphasis for the Hoos in the class of 2015.
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