As expected, Buena Park (CA) offensive tackle Ryan Nelson is on Grounds on an official visit. The 6’5”, 260-pound senior is expected to stay in Charlottesville through Sunday. This visit comes on the heels of an official Nelson made to Arizona the previous weekend. Stay tuned to The Sabre for Nelson’s reaction to his first ever trip to UVA.
In addition to Nelson, The Sabre.com confirmed that four Virginia class of 2017 commits — quarterback Lindell Stone, defensive end John Kirven, athlete Terrell Jana, and defensive back Germane Crowell Jr. — were on hand to see Virginia’s win over Central Michigan. Stone, Kirven, and Jana hail from Woodberry Forest (VA), while Crowell plays for his father and former Hoo Germane Crowell at Carver (Winston-Salem, N.C.).
Below is a tweet from Kirven from yesterday’s experience.
Great time today at UVA! #HoosRising pic.twitter.com/SbyDOaYPnW
— John Kirven (@Johnkirven) September 24, 2016
A handful of high school sophomores and juniors made their way to Charlottesville as well. Below is the rundown of those prospects along with their highlights. As of this writing, we have not confirmed if any have been offered by Virginia.
Austin Garza, Offensive Lineman/Defensive Tackle, Springfield (OH), Class of 2018
Scott Robinson Jr., Athlete, South Pointe (Rock Hill, S.C.), Class of 2018
Jonathan Gray, Defensive Back, Ardrey Kell (Charlotte, N.C.), Class of 2019
Gray boasts early scholarship offers from BYU and Wake Forest. Virginia was one of several camps he attended this past summer.
Jesse Hanson, Offensive Lineman, Lord Botetourt (Daleville, VA), Class of 2019
The 6’5”, 285-pound sophomore’s brother, Mitch, played for Liberty.
