Wahooze on the Trail: Commitment 5

As long suspected, Zack Jones, a 5-11 178 pound receiver and younger brother of team captain Perry Jones, has committed to the Cavaliers. Jones ended his commitment with what was long assumed to be the eventual destination, which could have been the reason the only other offer he received was from Illinois on April 10th. Jones has great hands and is very fast. He had 998 yards receiving last season with 17 touchdowns for Oscar Smith, one of the premier teams in the 757. I actually got to see Jones play in the Division 6 state championship game and he looks every bit the part of a good D1 receiver. Don't let his lack of offers fool you, Jones is merely a victim of an assumed destination. His stock should soar as the high school season progresses and he has a chance to shine. Especially since Oscar Smith is going to be one of the best in the nation again this season, bolstered heavily by the addition of 2014 phenom Andrew Brown.

Snagging Jones is key. This is a trend that we like to see, especially since there are more than a few kids assumed to be headed to Virginia. The more that commit the more pressure it puts on other kids (looking at you, Smoke Mizzell) to end their recruitment before UVA's scholarships are all accounted for. It also helps build momentum in the recruiting class and could be a factor in swaying kids that are on the fence. The more kids we get, the more momentum it builds, and will lead directly to more success on the recruiting trail.

Jones projects as a strong slot receiver and a high yards-after-catch guy. Think Dominique Terrell. He will most likely get a redshirt, but should be ready to step right in when that void is opened. He will be a key part of this offense moving forward and will fill a pretty sizable need at that point. He also could see time returning punts and kicks as he does at Oscar Smith.  Basically, Zack is Terrell's heir apparent, as their on-field careers at UVA will only overlap by obe year -- Terrell's senior season and Jones' redshirt freshman season.

All around, this is a great "get" for the program and will help on and off the field. Welcome aboard Zack!