The third time was the charm.
While the level of certainity remains unknown, Virginia football coach Mike London landed a pair of commitments on Sunday for the Class of 2011 after the third Junior Day in Charlottesville.
The new Cavaliers’ coaching staff landed defensive tackle David Dean from Green Run High in Virginia Beach and running back Clifton Richardson from Menchville High in Newport News, although it appears that both are committed to varying degrees.
Dean, who picked Virginia over offers from Boston College, Duke and West Virginia, stands firm in his decision.
“I have committed to Virginia,” Dean told a reporter. “It was the perfect fit for me in terms of football and academics.”
Richardson, who rushed for 1,268 yards and 11 touchdowns last season, is not as certain. But the top-tier athlete started calling potential recruits from inside the Commonwealth to play at Virginia.
Clifton’s father, who shares the same name, said the recruiting process includes Virginia as the frontrunner.
“He didn’t commit,” Richardson Sr. told the Daily Press. “He’s a soft commitment. He said he’s interested in going there, but he didn’t commit yet. We’re going to sit down and talk about what he’s going to do.
“He said he likes Virginia, but he didn’t commit yet. If I could predict the future, I’d say he’ll go to UVa.”
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