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Virginia football recruiting: UVA adds commitment from defensive lineman Tommy Christ

Spring practice continues to be an extraordinary recruiting tool for Bronco Mendenhall and his staff. After adding transfer offensive lineman Jared Cohen last week, the Hoos picked up another commitment from one of this weekend's visitors: three-star defensive lineman Tommy Christ from Sterling, Virginia.

BREAKING: Dominion defensive tackle Tommy Christ commits to #UVahttps://t.co/0nCkFYd9KB pic.twitter.com/JPz7DXvACG

— Jamie Oakes (@JamieOakes247) April 2, 2016

Christ is listed as a defensive tackle on most of the recruiting services, but at 6'5 and only 255 pounds, he seems more likely to play a utility D-line role—a run-stuffing defensive end or a pass-rushing inside tackle.