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First-year quarterback Nick Johns will look to develop as Virginia's "Quarterback of the future."

STL profiles incoming freshman quarterback Nick Johns

To answer your first question… No, 2015 signee Nick Johns is not related to current UVa quarterback Matt Johns.

That being said, the Wahoos are very excited about the latest Johns to join the Virginia football program.

Nick Johns committed to the Orange and Blue early in the process, and fended off suitors all the way until Signing Day.

The 6-4, 220 pound signal-caller has been a productive leader under center ever since taking the reigns at Gonzaga College High School. In 2013, Johns passed for 936 yards and five scores, despite playing in only six games.