Evaluating UVA football’s 2023 recruiting class: Three notable prospects

Tony Elliott’s first recruiting class as head coach for the Virginia Cavaliers has not been entirely overwhelming. The Hoos currently sit at 53rd overall (13th in the ACC) with just 13 commitments, all three-star prospects (247 Composite).

While recruiting is a critical aspect of success in college football, a staple of Bronco Mendenhall’s coaching tenure was finding hidden, underrated talent. With UVA football’s current limitations in infrastructure, any coaching staff must be especially skilled in this regard.

The beginning of Elliott’s 2023 class proves to be no exception. Here are three Virginia pledges that could exceed their recruiting ranking with future on-field play:

DL Rodney Lora

Lora…