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Virginia football recruiting hot streak continues with commitment from legacy defensive back Joey Blount

UVA football's alumni weekend has landed Bronco Mendenhall a commitment from the son of a Cavalier football alum, as safety Joey Blount committed to Virginia while visiting Charlottesville. Brad Franklin of Rivals was the first with the news.

Another weekend commitment for #UVa, as the Cavaliers have pulled in Wahoo legacy Joey Blount. https://t.co/qJmUYf2twu

— CavsCorner (@Cavs_Corner) April 9, 2016

I have decided to commit to the University of Virginia! I want to God, family, and friends! #HoosRising #WAHOOWA pic.twitter.com/Db91a8962b

— EL17E (@JoeyBlount8) April 9, 2016

It's always exciting and humbling to see a family come out of Bronco's office after committing to UVA #HoosRising #GoHoos

— UVACoachAtuaia (@UVACoachAtuaia) April 9, 2016

The newest addition to the #HoosRising family is rated two stars by Rivals.