David Watford – Photo by Dan Trevino Photography

Although West Virginia University offered as well, the race for Hampton (VA) quarterback David Watford ultimately came down to in-state rivals Virginia and Virginia Tech. On July 10, the Crabbers rising senior announced to a crowd at the Peninsula All-Star Football Camp that he “would play my college football at the University of Virginia.”

“A lot of people were surprised,” said the 6-1, 185-pound signal caller. “They thought I would go to Virginia Tech. My family knew I was going to UVa.

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