Without question, last Saturday’s junior day was a success for the University of Virginia football staff. Not only did the ‘Hoos land two verbal commitments from the even in 6-7, 290-pound OL Aaron VanKuiken and 6-6, 230-pound TE/DE/OLB Tyler Westphal , they also impressed a number of other top recruits that were on hand.

Besides VanKuiken and Westphal, the following other prospects were confirmed to have been in attendance…

Ben Barber – WR, Edison (Alexandria, VA)
Brendan Beal – LB, Roxbury (N.J.)
Jimmy Bennett – OL, West Potomac (Alexandria, VA)
Xavier Boyce – ATH, Landstown (Virginia Beach, VA)
Reggie Ellis – DL, Dunbar (Washington, D.C.)
J.B. Fitzgerald – LB, West Windsor Plainsboro South (Princeton Junction, N.J.)
Mike Glennon – QB, Westfield (Chantilly, VA)
Shayne Hale – LB, Gateway (Monroeville, PA)
E.J. Manuel – QB, Bayside (Virginia Beach, VA)
R.J. Mattes – OL, Robinson (Concord, N.C.)
Dyrell Roberts – WR, Smithfield (VA)
Buddy Ruff – DL/OL, Norview (Norfolk, VA)
Cameron Saddler – RB/WR/KR/PR, Gateway (Monroeville, PA)
Scott Vallone – DL, St. Anthony’s (Long Island, N.Y.)
Christian Wilson – LB, Montour (McKees Rocks, PA)

Some prospects stayed overnight on Saturday, but for those who just came for the junior day, the itinerary looked something like this: Arrive around noon. Have lunch with coaches and some UVa players. Talk to the coaches and listen to a speech from head coach Al Groh. Take a tour of the campus/facilities. Watch the UVa/GT basketball game.

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