Virginia Cavaliers

Virginia Cavaliers

Player News

Date:
Morgan Moses - T - Cavaliers

Virginia T Morgan Moses slid into the first round of Scout.Inc's Todd McShay's mock draft.

Moses has been gaining some steam ever since an impressive Senior Bowl, and that's certainly illustrated by McShay's projection of the Saints snapping him up with the No. 27 pick. Notably, the prospect has assuaged scouts' concerns about his ability to move laterally. Moses posted an official 5.35-second forty at the NFL Combine and measured in at 6-foot-6, 314 pounds.
Source: ESPN Insider
Mar 9 - 9:22 PM
Brent Urban - DL - Cavaliers

Virginia DT Brent Urban has injury red-flags, according to Scout Inc.'s Todd McShay.

Which isn't to say that the evaluator is down on the Cavalier prospect. "Light came on in '13," tweeted McShay. "Strong vs. run when pads low." Urban led all FBS defensive lineman with nine pass breakups last season despite playing in just eight games. Scouts Inc.'s Steve Muench called Urban a "fringe Day 2 pick" last month.
Source: Todd McShay on Twitter
Mar 8 - 1:43 PM
Morgan Moses - T - Cavaliers

Virginia T Morgan Moses posted an official 5.35-second forty at the NFL Combine.

Moses logged unofficial runs of 5.19 and 5.28 seconds. His unofficial 10-yard split times came in at 1.94 and 1.95, respectively. Moses measured 6-foot-6, 314 pounds in Indy, a height that was expected but a weight nine pounds lighter than listed. He shouldn't have any problem regaining that weight, and perhaps being a tad more lithe allowed Moses to look decent on the track.
Feb 22 - 3:17 PM
Morgan Moses - T - Cavaliers

Virginia T Morgan Moses "engulfed people with his size" at the Senior Bowl, said Senior Bowl Executive Director Phil Savage.

He displayed more lateral quickness than scouts expected, according to Savage, which could help make up for his "uneven, inconsistent career at UVA." Savage thought Moses acquitted himself well as a left tackle in practices. "I thought he had a very good week," Savage said.
Source: YouTube.com
Feb 4 - 10:29 PM
Brent Urban - DL - Cavaliers

Virginia DT Brent Urban "compares favorably to 2012 San Diego second-round pick Kendall Reyes out of Connecticut," according to Scouts Inc.'s Steve Muench.

Muench notes that Urban "doesn't play with the same kind of edge [as Reyes], and he's had a tougher time staying healthy at the college level." The scribe believes Urban is a "fringe Day 2 pick." At the Senior Bowl, Urban weighed in at 298 pounds and measured 6-foot-6 3/4 with 33.5-inch arms. "Jacksonville, Indianapolis and New England are possible landing spots," Muench believes.
Source: ESPN Insider
Feb 3 - 7:15 PM
Morgan Moses - T - Cavaliers

Former NFL exec Greg Gabriel does not see Virginia's Morgan Moses playing LT at the next level.

"His athleticism is more conducive to playing on the right side," Gabriel writes. "He will be an early starter in the league and, perhaps, a rookie starter. If there is a run on offensive linemen like last year, he has a chance to get drafted in the first round, but I believe his true value is in the top 10 picks of the second round." Moses' technique is not good, but many will like his perceived upside thanks to athleticism and length. We worry he will turn into a waist bender and a liability.
Source: National Football Post
Feb 3 - 11:38 AM
Morgan Moses - T - Cavaliers

Virginia T Morgan Moses improved his draft stock at the Senior Bowl, wrote Rob Rang of CBS Sports.

This sentiment was echoed by Scout Inc., which rated Moses' pass protection skill as the best of any lineman at the Senior Bowl. "At 6-foot-6, 325 pounds, Moses possesses the frame you'd expect of a dominating run blocker and he showed the ability to clear wide rushing lanes throughout the week," Rang wrote. "Moses boosted his stock this week, however, by providing reliable pass protection, demonstrating the arm length (34 3/4"), balance and surprising athleticism teams are looking for in a top-64 selection." Rotoworld's Josh Norris loves Moses' frame, but isn't enamored with the tackle's propensity to bend at the waist.
Source: CBS Sports
Jan 27 - 9:21 PM
Morgan Moses - T - Cavaliers

Scouts Inc.'s staff believes Virginia T Morgan Moses displayed the best pass protection skill of any offensive lineman during the Senior Bowl.

"Moses can work on his consistency, but he uses his length to cut off the edge, shows the ability to redirect and is strong enough to anchor," the trio of Todd McShay, Kevin Weidl, and Steve Muench wrote. Moses has great length and a desirable frame, but we just can;t get over his waist bending ways. He has a chance at a second-round selection, but our own Josh Norris does not agree with that evaluation at this time.
Source: ESPN
Jan 27 - 10:52 AM
Brent Urban - DL - Cavaliers

Virginia DL Brent Urban was forced to withdraw from the Senior Bowl due to an ankle injury.

Urban tweaked his ankle in practice, and first indications say it is not serious. That is a relief considering Aaron Colvin's major knee injury earlier in the week. NFL teams likely grade Urban higher than the media, as they are intrigued by his frame and ability to play inside and out.
Source: NE Patriots Draft
Jan 24 - 10:49 AM
Morgan Moses - T - Cavaliers

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay listed Virginia T Morgan Moses as the No. 23 overall prospect in the class.

"Moses has the potential to be one of the surprises of this year's draft, given his physical tools," McShay writes. "He is a big, tall, long-armed left tackle who shows good shock with his initial punch and looks a lot more natural in his pass protection sets this season than he did last year at right tackle." Moses checks in above tackle prospects like Zack Martin, Antonio Richardson, and Billy Turner. The Virginia Cavalier will attend the Senior Bowl.
Source: ESPN
Jan 16 - 11:14 AM
Brent Urban - DL - Cavaliers

Virginia senior DT Brent Urban earned a second-round grade from draft insider Tony Pauline.

Urban is a "physically impressive lineman with potential as a two-gap end or defensive tackle," Pauline writes. "Big, dominant and developing. Comes with enormous upside." These are huge compliments for the Senior Bowl bound defensive lineman. His frame suggests he could play in a variety of alignments for both four and three man defensive lines.
Source: TFY Draft Insider
Wed, Dec 18, 2013 10:23:00 AM
Morgan Moses - T - Cavaliers

Virginia T Morgan Moses has been invited to the Senior Bowl.

Moses moved from right to left tackle this season. The Cavaliers are dreadful, but they have a history of putting offensive linemen in the NFL. There isn't a huge difference between left and right tackle in the NFL nowadays, but Moses is a massive frame that could struggle on an island on the left side. The senior was also invited to the NFLPA game.
Source: Morgan Moses on Instagram
Thu, Nov 7, 2013 09:09:00 AM
Brent Urban - DL - Cavaliers

Virginia DT Brent Urban has been invited to the 2014 Senior Bowl.

Urban, a two year starter at the position, has registered 6.5 total tackles for loss this season, including one sack. The senior was also drafted in the second-round, No. 15 overall, in the last CFL draft by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Urban is from Mississauga, Ontario.
Source: Brent Urban on Instagram
Wed, Nov 6, 2013 02:46:00 PM
Demetrious Nicholson - DB - Cavaliers

Virginia junior CB Demetrious Nicholson will miss the remainder of the season with a turf toe injury.

Nicholson's initial injury occurred on October 5 against Ball State, and the ailment has weighed on him since. Up to that game, Nicholson had started 30 straight contests. Freshman Tim Harris will move into the starting role on a full time basis.
Source: ESPN
Tue, Nov 5, 2013 09:21:00 AM
David Watford - QB - Cavaliers

Virginia head coach Mike London has named redshirt sophomore David Watford the team's starting QB.

Watford redshirted the 2012 season after falling behind Michael Rocco and Phillip Sims on the depth chart. However, he has some playing experience dating back to 2011 when he appeared in 10 games. He beat out redshirt freshman Greyson Lambert for the starting job.
Source: CollegeFootballTalk on NBC Sports
Mon, Aug 12, 2013 12:15:00 PM

NFL Draft Headlines

View All Headlines
Headlines: NFL | MLB | NBA | NHL | GOLF | NAS | CFB | BPL


Highest Searched Players over the last 7 days


Video Center

  •  
    Norris on LB Trent Murphy
    Norris on LB Trent Murphy
  •  
    Norris: Senior Bowl standouts
    Norris: Senior Bowl standouts
  •  
    Norris: Redskins
    Norris: Redskins' draft needs
  •  
    Norris: SJS QB David Fales
    Norris: SJS QB David Fales
  •  
    Norris: QB for Raiders?
    Norris: QB for Raiders?
  •  
    Norris: Breaking down Manziel
    Norris: Breaking down Manziel
  •  
    Norris: Non-QB No. 1?
    Norris: Non-QB No. 1?
  •  
    Norris: BCS Championship
    Norris: BCS Championship