This spring, the Virginia coaching staff dove into the portal searching for size and length to bolster the defensive back unit. Just days into their search, the Cavaliers secured Jordan Robinson, a graduate transfer from Cincinnati, to fill exactly the role they needed. Now on grounds participating in fall camp, the defensive back expresses confidence and comfort in his new unit.
“I describe it as a very challenging unit,” Robinson said. “Very athletic and very smart unit with real fierce competitors. I know the person next to me is gonna give it 100% every time.”
The departure of key players like Kempton Shine and Jonas Sanker left the room thin, but opened the door for new additions, fresh competition, and flexibility in the rotation. Robinson joins a handful of reinforcements to the shorthanded secondary, sparking an interesting turn of events in the unit…