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Virginia Recruiting Notebook:

Virginia Recruiting Notebook:
Carl Frederick
Carl Frederick October 20, 2025 @ 12:48 PM
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Gene Jones Jr.
Gene Jones Jr. 6'5" | OL/DL | 2027
VA
Yeshua Matala-tala
Yeshua Matala-tala 6'1" | 300 lbs | DL | 2026
VA
Mathieu Lamah
Mathieu Lamah 6'3" | 220 lbs | LB | 2026
VA
Baum Hogge (Bomb Hog)
Baum Hogge (Bomb Hog) 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB/QB/QB | 2027
VA
Lonnie Andrews
Lonnie Andrews 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB | 2027
VA
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commitments:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["521793"],"_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-68f63466c97df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The reigning state champ and quarterback for the Oscar Smith Tigers decided his visit to Charlottesville over the weekend was enough to keep him in state. [player_tooltip player_id='521793' first='Lonnie' last='Andrews'] committed to the University of Virginia on Saturday, this is a major get for Coach Elliot's squad. He has been one of the top quarterbacks in the nation for the past two years and for the Cavaliers to keep him in his home state, speaks wonders about the turnaround they are having. Andrews had offers from a number of Power 4 schools, but the Cavaliers beat everyone out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LonnieAndrewsLA/status/1979654250897813976","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/LonnieAndrewsLA/status/1979654250897813976 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1969439"],"_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-68f63466c985b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joining Andrews with an in state commitment is Hampton lineman Gen Jones Jr., who announced his intention to enroll at UVA shortly after. The big man was over 10 FBS level offers but he too decided it was best to stay in his home state. Jones is 6'5 and a multi sport athlete, you will not find many more athletic tackles on tape.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/GeneJones__/status/1979791169463918690","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/GeneJones__/status/1979791169463918690 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Offers:</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["581539"],"_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-68f63466c98be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lafayette's Baum Hogge picked up his second Division 1 offer over the weekend with Columbia University being the school. This young man is the real deal and we had the privilege of watching his size and speed up close at our Winter showcase. He is a sideline to sideline linebacker whose name should be a high priority for more Ivy League schools to come calling. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/baumhogge_/status/1979957786327879749","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/baumhogge_/status/1979957786327879749 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297640"],"_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-68f63466c9919"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I believe that makes 4 offers for Benedictine College defensive lineman Yeshua Matalata. Virginia Union being the latest to offer the now 6'2 290 lb. 2026 prospect. Expect more offers similar to this for Matalata now that many schools similar are approaching their own recruiting seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/YMatala58/status/1979540373266436473","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/YMatala58/status/1979540373266436473 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297598"],"_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-68f65865b4f25"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lamah wisely opened up his recruitment upon the Franklin firing news and he has many schools hoping to reel him in. Among the many schools who I could see going hard for him are Virginia, Virginia Tech and Ohio State. He had over 20 plus offers before he committed to PSU, I would keep a close look out on what he does. Would not be shocked in the slightest if he stayed with the Nittany Lions depending on how their staff shakeup turns out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Mathieukanu9/status/1978567574607536177","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/Mathieukanu9/status/1978567574607536177 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Commitments:

Virginia
Lonnie Andrews

Lonnie Andrews

VA
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
POS QB
CLASS 2027
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Lonnie
Andrews QB
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
Weight
180
HS
Oscar Smith
|
VA
Virginia Recruiting Notebook:
The reigning state champ and quarterback for the Oscar Smith Tigers decided his visit to Charlottesville over the...
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Virginia
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Lonnie Andrews

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State: Virginia
School: Oscar Smith
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Virginia
Gene Jones Jr.

Gene Jones Jr.

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS OL/DL
CLASS 2027
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Gene
Jones Jr. OL/DL
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
HS
Hampton
|
VA
Virginia Recruiting Notebook:
Joining Andrews with an in state commitment is Hampton lineman Gen Jones Jr., who announced his intention to...
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Gene Jones Jr.

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State: Virginia
School: Hampton
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Baum Hogge (Bomb Hog)

Baum Hogge (Bomb Hog)

VA
LB/QB/QB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 215
POS LB/QB/QB
CLASS 2027
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Baum
Hogge (Bomb Hog) LB/QB/QB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
215
HS
LaFayette
|
VA
Virginia Recruiting Notebook:
Lafayette’s Baum Hogge picked up his second Division 1 offer over the weekend with Columbia University being the...
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Baum Hogge (Bomb Hog)

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State: Virginia
School: LaFayette
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Yeshua Matala-tala

Yeshua Matala-tala

VA
DL
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 300
POS DL
CLASS 2026
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Yeshua
Matala-tala DL
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
300
HS
Benedictine College
|
VA
Virginia Recruiting Notebook:
I believe that makes 4 offers for Benedictine College defensive lineman Yeshua Matalata. Virginia Union being the latest...
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Yeshua Matala-tala

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State: Virginia
School: Benedictine College
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Penn State
Mathieu Lamah

Mathieu Lamah

VA
LB
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 220
POS LB
CLASS 2026
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Mathieu
Lamah LB
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
Weight
220
HS
Patriot
|
VA
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School: Patriot
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