Williams and Mendenhall have collaborated extensively with University leaders and Commonwealth health officials to ensure the safety of student-athletes and staff.
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.
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.
The 6-foot-8 guard chose Virginia over offers from Villanova, Pittsburgh and Houston, among other schools.
In this peculiar time where no balls are being bounced or laps being run, it is important that we realize the remarkable effects sports have on our lives.
With many athletic conferences suspending or even cancelling play for the spring season, college athletics has truly come to a grinding halt.
A strong showing by Virginia could convince the NCAA Tournament committee to grant the Cavaliers a top-four seed, while a run by a middle-of-the-road team like NC State could push it off the bubble and into the Big Dance.
Notably, this game marked Senior Day for the Cavaliers, as forward Mamadi Diakite and guard Braxton Key were honored before tipoff.
Jay Huff and Mamadi Diakite led the way for Virginia, combining for 31 points to secure the Cavaliers' tenth win in the last 11 games.
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