Tailback Taquan “Smoke” Mizzell, center Eric Tetlow , offensive tackle Sadiq Olanrewaju, defensive tackles Tyrell Chavis and Donte Wilkins, and cornerback Kirk Garner are the subjects of the annual “Freshmen Report” for the Hoo Preview. At least three of these freshmen (Mizzell, Chavis, and Wilkins) appear to be locks to take the field this coming season, and another (Garner) could be working his way into the rotation as well. Tetlow, meanwhile, worked with the second-team offense recently while Jackson Matteo sat out with an injury that gave Ross Burbank the first team reps.

The six freshmen took some time to reflect on their time at UVa so far, adjusting to major college football, their teammates and classmates, and more in this EDGE feature.

Taquan “Smoke” Mizzell, TB, 5’10”, 185 pounds, Bayside High School (Virginia Beach, VA)

Mizzell is UVa’s most highly acclaimed freshman, earning 5-star status from Rivals.com as well as a spot in the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Expectations are high, not only from fans but from himself.

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