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Virginia Recruiting Report

Virginia Recruiting Report
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Carl Frederick
Carl Frederick July 1, 2025 @ 08:37 AM
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Brian Bowers
Brian Bowers 6'3" | 210 lbs | TE/DB | 2026
VA
Will Shields
Will Shields 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB | 2026
VA
David Howe
David Howe 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB | 2026
VA
Nkanta Hines Jr
Nkanta Hines Jr 5'11" | 200 lbs | RB/LB | 2026
VA
TaySean Jones
TaySean Jones 6'2" | 185 lbs | WR | 2026
VA
Braeden Snavely
Braeden Snavely 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL | 2026
VA
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Committed:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["853725"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6862ebfaa6241"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Recently announcing his transfer to Saint James Academy, [player_tooltip player_id='853725' first='Braeden' last='Snavely'] will be enrolling into Army in 2026. The All region defensive lineman for Stafford as a junior had over 10 Division 1 offers and probably would of gained more if he kept his recruitment open. The military academy seemed locked in on this standout as it was pretty clear that he was up in the air between Army and the Naval Academy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BeastBSnavely/status/1938583367622254830","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BeastBSnavely/status/1938583367622254830 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["853853"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6862ebfaa62e7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 55th ranked prospect [player_tooltip player_id='853853' first='TaySean' last='Jones'] will be taking his talents to Old Dominion making his decision late yesterday afternoon. Jones is coming off an all region year where he had 69 receptions and 13 touchdowns, this is a major get for the Monarchs. Playing for Colonial Forge, Jones and company should be one of the favorites in Class 6, they nearly took home State gold a year ago. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Tay_OWTW/status/1939749170266374532","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Tay_OWTW/status/1939749170266374532 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297681"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6862ebfaa636a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Tribe snatch up another underrated in state recruit in Thomas Dale product [player_tooltip player_id='1297681' first='Nkanta' last='Hines Jr']. The top 100 ranked running back, Hines made it official on his birthday last week it is William &amp; Mary bound for him. Our 9th ranked back looks like he can come in and play for Coach London's squad right away. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/nkanta_hines/status/1939416487586083217","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/nkanta_hines/status/1939416487586083217 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1298696"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6862ebfaa63f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Centreville's long time starting quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1298696' first='Will' last='Shields'] announced earlier last week his intention to enroll at the University of Albany. The All conference quarterback had a number of suitors in recent weeks but it was the Danes who he will be suiting up for at the next level. Shields is 6'1 and has the Wildcats poised for a playoff run in 2025. Now that he has his commitment out of the way, look out for Centreville in the Concorde District.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/will3shields/status/1938648143567933695","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/will3shields/status/1938648143567933695 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Offered:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297886"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6862ebfaa6475"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gainesville's [player_tooltip player_id='1297886' first='David' last='Howe'] picked up his second offer from Ferrum College yesterday, the all purpose all star is in line to be the Cardinals new starting quarterback in 2025. Howe has been all conference Safety and taking on numerous other roles in his time at Gainesville. Should be fun to watch him take over the offense, the Cardinals are going to sneaky title contenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/davidd_howe/status/1939749682088997300","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/davidd_howe/status/1939749682088997300 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1663291"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6862ebfaa64f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Thomas Jefferson's [player_tooltip player_id='1663291' first='Brian' last='Bowers'] is a stud, he had a dominant junior season playing on the offensive and defensive line and I am still convinced he is a tight end at the next level. Watching him catch everything a few weeks back at the Osbourn Park 7v7 tournament has me convinced. Anyhow Bowers just received his first offer a little over a week ago from the University of Rochester. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BrianBowers72/status/1939036724547727737","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BrianBowers72/status/1939036724547727737 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Committed:

Army
Braeden Snavely

Braeden Snavely

VA
DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 235
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Braeden
Snavely DL
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
235
HS
Saint James Academy
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VA
Virginia Recruiting Report
Recently announcing his transfer to Saint James Academy, Braeden Snavely will be enrolling into Army in 2026. The...
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Army
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State: Virginia
School: Saint James Academy
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Old Dominion
TaySean Jones

TaySean Jones

VA
WR
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 185
POS WR
CLASS 2026
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TaySean
Jones WR
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
185
HS
Colonial Forge
|
VA
Virginia Recruiting Report
Our 55th ranked prospect TaySean Jones will be taking his talents to Old Dominion making his decision late...
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Old Dominion
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TaySean Jones

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State: Virginia
School: Colonial Forge
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William &amp; Mary
Nkanta Hines Jr

Nkanta Hines Jr

VA
RB/LB
HEIGHT 5'11"
WEIGHT 200
POS RB/LB
CLASS 2026
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Nkanta
Hines Jr RB/LB
Class
2026
Height
5'11"
Weight
200
HS
Thomas Dale
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VA
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The Tribe snatch up another underrated in state recruit in Thomas Dale product Nkanta Hines Jr . The...
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William &amp; Mary
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Albany
Will Shields

Will Shields

VA
QB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 175
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Will
Shields QB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
175
HS
Centreville
|
VA
Virginia Recruiting Report
Centreville’s long time starting quarterback Will Shields announced earlier last week his intention to enroll at the University...
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Albany
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David Howe

David Howe

VA
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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David
Howe QB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Gainesville
|
VA
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Gainesville’s David Howe picked up his second offer from Ferrum College yesterday, the all purpose all star is...
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Brian Bowers

Brian Bowers

VA
TE/DB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 210
POS TE/DB
CLASS 2026
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Brian
Bowers TE/DB
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
210
HS
Thomas Jefferson
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VA
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