Rodney McLeod is drawing attention as a defensive substitute.

In Saturday’s 31-0 win against Maryland on Saturday, Virginia held the Terrapins to 4 of 13 on third down conversions. The Cavaliers’ success on defense in that area can be attributed at least partially to the more frequent use of the dime substitution package. The dime features six defensive backs, including true freshman Rodney McLeod .

In UVa’s case, the DBs on the dime usually have been McLeod, Vic Hall, Ras-Dowling, Chase Minnifield /Mike Parker, Byron Glaspy, and Corey Mosley . McLeod and Hall play on the inside in the place of linebackers; Hall substitutes for Denzel Burrell while McLeod subs in for Jon Copper. Dowling and Parker play on the outside while Glaspy and Mosley remain as the safeties.

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