After the end of a 33-year streak of having at least one player drafted in the NFL Draft, Virginia Football is attempting to put together another streak. Two UVA players were drafted last year, and there’s at least one going this year.
That player is, of course, defensive back Juan Thornhill. He is listed at DB because he’s played both CB and S in his UVA career, but also because he could truly play both in the NFL.
Juan finished his career with 13 interceptions, 39 passes defensed, and 208 tackles. That’s impressive, especially since he didn’t play much as a freshman.