Dom Joseph had one interception as a dime back in 2009.

When it comes to the Virginia secondary, one theme has popped up frequently about the safety position. UVa always seems to be searching for a player with good ball-hawking skills plus the speed and ability to cover a lot of ground. A centerfielder type to be more specific. Who better than a former baseball player to try the role?

Dom Joseph , a former baseball standout at Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia, is training at free safety this spring. The redshirt junior said, “I’m just trying to learn everything the best I can and have fun.” Joseph previously played cornerback at Virginia, but the safety position needed a boost with Corey Mosley rehabbing from offseason surgery and potential fifth-year player Matt Leemhuis not returning; senior Vic Hall handled some safety duties late last season as well.

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