The Shelby, Ohio native competed with junior transfer Keytaon Thompson for the starting job throughout the duration of fall camp.
As the country and the world continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Virginia football team is facing their own dilemma -- filling Bryce Perkins' shoes under center.
Virginia’s 11 games will be played over 13 weeks with open weekends on Sept. 26 and Nov. 21.
Simpson, a 5-11, 205 pound back, made the decision to transfer after the Colonial Athletic Association decided to cancel the fall season.
In addition to football, student-athletes from men’s basketball, women’s basketball, field hockey, men’s soccer, women’s soccer and volleyball are back in Charlottesville for training.
Williams and Mendenhall have collaborated extensively with University leaders and Commonwealth health officials to ensure the safety of student-athletes and staff.
The names of the two student-athletes who tested positive were not revealed. Neither of the players have required hospitalization.
Virginia football will allow players to return to Grounds for voluntary pre-season training beginning July 5.
The dual-threat quarterback will be immediately eligible for two seasons as a graduate transfer and is poised to challenge junior quarterback Brennan Armstrong for the starting role.
The pair join fifth-round draftees wide receiver Joe Reed and cornerback Bryce Hall in the NFL.
Over the course of his standout Virginia career, Hall totaled four sacks, five interceptions, 44 passes defended and 154 tackles in 44 games played.
A native of Charlotte Court House, Va. and longtime Virginia fan, Reed concluded his storied Virginia career as the Cavaliers’ all-time leader in career kick return yards and should prove to be a potent kick returner at the next level.
After training for months, several Virginia players have aspirations of being selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, which will take place virtually beginning April 23.
Bronco Mendenhall’s offense received a coveted commitment Friday morning when former Indiana running back Ronnie Walker Jr. chose to return home and play for the Cavaliers
Standing at 6-foot-2 and 220 lbs, Armstrong had a storied high school career where he played football, basketball and baseball all at a high level.
After stellar careers in Charlottesville, both players now look to punch their ticket to the next level, hopefully by having their name called during the NFL Draft this month.
Joe Reed was one of only 337 invited players nationwide, alongside two other former Virginia standouts — cornerback Bryce Hall and linebacker Jordan Mack — who were unable to participate in workouts due to injuries.
Virginia’s 2020 class ranks 9th in the ACC and 48th nationally, according to 247 Sports. While those numbers do not pop off the page, Coach Mendenhall’s class features players that will have an opportunity to make a significant impact.
Anae’s return to the Cavaliers is huge for a program that saw its offense set the record for most points in a single season in program history, with 449 points.
The Cavaliers had a successful season in 2019, but face several challenges heading into 2020.
