National Signing Day for the class of 2017 is here! This is Bronco Mendenhall’s first full recruiting class as Virginia head coach and we’ll keep you updated until the final letter of intent is announced.
For starters, scroll down this page and you’ll find a listing of all of UVA’s 2017 Class commitments. We will be updating this page throughout the day, changing commitments to signees as letters of intent are officially announced. Throughout the day check out TheSabre.com EDGE and Football message boards for discussion and breaking news. For those on Twitter, follow @TheSabre for the latest news as well.
Virginia Football announced it will provide real time updates and letter of intent announcements beginning at 7 a.m. on February 1. Follow @UVa_Football on Twitter, go to Virginia Football’s Facebook page, or head to VirginiaSportsTV.com for coverage.
Coach Mendenhall is scheduled to hold a Signing Day Press Conference at 3 p.m. You can watch this live on UVA Football’s Facebook page. A Signing Day Wrap Up show will take place at 5:30 p.m. and can also be seen on Facebook.
SIGNING DAY DECISIONS
While the National Signing Day suspense isn’t what it used to be, there are some Cavalier targets who have yet to announce their college intentions. We’ll update this page accordingly as those decisions are made. Here is a rundown …
– Mekhi Becton, OL, Highland Springs (VA)
One of UVA’s top targets in this process, the 6’7″, 300-pound Becton is set to choose from five schools — Louisville, Michigan, Oregon, Virginia and Virginia Tech. His announcement will happen around 9:30 a.m. Based on our most recent information, Virginia is not likely to be the pick.
UPDATE: Becton chose Louisville.
Three other Cavalier targets to watch hail from Hawaii. All three took official visits to Virginia back in December. They are …
– Miki Suguturaga, DE, Punahou (Honolulu, HI)
UPDATE: Suguturaga committed to Utah
– Mo Unutoa, OL, Kapa’a (HI)
UPDATE: Unutoa committed to Utah
– Aliki Vimahi, DL, Kahuku (HI)
UPDATE: Vimahi committed to Utah
At this point, it appears UVA’s best bet is with Vimahi.
UVA’s CLASS OF 2017
Below is a rundown of all of the players in UVA’s 2017 Class. We will update the status of Virginia’s recruits from “Committed” to “Signed” as the LOIs are announced. Four players enrolled midyear and are marked “ENROLLED.” (Note: We will add heights and weights as they are announced.)
Mandy Alonso, Nose Tackle, 6’2″, 290 pounds, Gulliver Prep (Miami, FL)
Rivals and 247Sports 2-star
Status: SIGNED
Lamont Atkins, Running Back, 5’10”, 200 pounds, Lake Braddock (Burke, VA)
Rivals and 247Sports 3-star, 2016/2017 Virginia Football Gatorade Player of the Year
Status: ENROLLED
Joey Blount, Safety, 6’2″, 180 pounds, Landmark Christian (Fairburn, GA)
247Sports 3-star, Rivals 2-star
Status: SIGNED
Darrius Bratton, Defensive Back, 6’1″, 160 pounds, Fork Union Military Academy (VA) by way of William Fleming (Roanoke, VA)
247Sports 2-star, Rivals NR
Status: SIGNED
Elliott Brown, Outside Linebacker, 6’6″, 220 pounds, Taft School (Watertown, CT)
Rivals 2-star, 247Sports NR
Status: SIGNED
Isaac Buell, Defensive Lineman, 6’4″, 260 pounds, Knoxville Central (Knoxville, TN)
247Sports 3-star, Rivals 2-star
Status: SIGNED
Zachariah Burton, Cornerback, 6’1″, 180 pounds, William Penn (New Castle, DE)
Rivals and 247Sports 2-star
Status: ENROLLED
Tommy Christ, Defensive Lineman, 6’5″, 270 pounds, Dominion (Sterling, VA)
Rivals and 247Sports 3-star
Status: SIGNED
Germane Crowell, Cornerback, 6’3″, 185 pounds, Carver (Winston-Salem, N.C.)
Rivals and 247Sports 3-star
Status: ENROLLED
Brian Delaney, Place-Kicker/Punter, 5’11”, 200 pounds, Westfield (Chantilly, VA)
Rivals 2-star, 247Sports NR, Kohl’s Kicking 5-star as a punter and kicker (No. 1 punter in nation, No. 18 kicker)
Status: SIGNED
Tyler Fannin, Offensive Lineman, 6’3″, 290 pounds, Mill Creek (Hoschton, GA)
Rivals and 247Sports 3-star
Status: SIGNED
Matt Gahm, Linebacker, 6’3″, 225 pounds, Highland Park (Highland Park, TX)
Rivals and 247Sports 3-star
Status: SIGNED
Chris Glaser Jr., Offensive Lineman, 6’4″, 255 pounds, Solon (OH)
Rivals and 247Sports 3-star
Status: SIGNED
Terrell Jana, Wide Receiver, 6’1″, 190 pounds, Woodberry Forest (VA)
Rivals and 247Sports 3-star
Status: SIGNED
PK Kier, Running Back, 5’11”, 200 pounds, Millbrook (Winchester, VA)
Rivals and 247Sports 3-star
Status: SIGNED
John Kirven, Defensive End, 6’5″, 260 pounds, Woodberry Forest (VA)
Rivals and 247Sports 3-star
Status: SIGNED
Ryan Nelson, Offensive Lineman, 6’5″, 280 pounds, Buena Park (CA)
Rivals and 247Sports 3-star
Status: SIGNED
Jamari Peacock, Running Back, 6’0″, 245 pounds, Yulee (FL)
Rivals and 247Sports 3-star
Status: ENROLLED
Darnell Pratt Jr., Wide Receiver, 6’3″, 170 pounds, Good Counsel (Olney, MD)
Rivals and 247Sports 2-star
Status: SIGNED
Shawn Smith, Wide Receiver, 5’11”, 175 pounds, Brunswick (GA)
Rivals and 247Sports 3-star
Status: SIGNED
Charles Snowden, Outside Linebacker, 6’7″, 200 pounds, St. Albans (Washington, D.C.)
247Sports 3-star, Rivals 2-star
Status: SIGNED
Lindell Stone, Quarterback, 6’2″, 205 pounds, Woodberry Forest (VA)
Rivals and 247Sports 3-star
Status: SIGNED
Ryan Swoboda, Offensive Lineman, 6’10”, 270 pounds, Windermere Prep (Windermere, FL)
Rivals and 247Sports 3-star
Status: SIGNED
Gerrik Vollmer, Offensive Lineman, 6’5″, 280 pounds, Taft School (Watertown, CT)
247Sports 3-star and Rivals 2-star
Status: SIGNED
Zane Zandier, Linebacker, 6’3″, 205 pounds, Thomas Jefferson (Jefferson Hills, PA)
Rivals and 247Sports 3-star
Status: SIGNED
