Three-Star Linebacker Trey McDonald Reflects On Virginia Football Commitment

After two years at Arrowhead High School in his hometown of Hartland, Wisconsin, class of 2022 linebacker prospect Trey McDonald transferred to Baylor, a private school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, ahead of the 2020-21 school year. The 6’4”, 225-pound junior linebacker prospect has decided to head even further east for his college career, as he has verbally accepted a scholarship offer to the University of Virginia.

Linebacker prospect Trey McDonald announced his verbal commitment to Virginia this past Sunday. He informed Bronco Mendenhall of his decision the Thursday prior. ~ Photo courtesy of McDonald

McDonald had interest in UVA before transferring to Baylor, saying he noticed “the football program is rising” under Bronco Mendenhall’s guidance. The three-sport athlete – in addition to football, McDonald plays lacrosse at Baylor and played ice hockey when he was in Wisconsin – took notice of more than just the football program in Charlottesville.

“I’ve followed the athletic department as a whole,” McDonald said. “The success they’ve had in lacrosse and basketball and swimming and tennis, all that is amazing. Football of course was on my radar.”

“I knew it was a dream-worthy school and one of my top interests,” McDonald said of UVA.

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