Long Makes It Official

Four days after TheSabre.com reported the commitment, St. Anne’s Belfield junior Chris Long made it official… he has committed to the University of Virginia.

His commitment comes just days after an unofficial visit to UVa, and is the earliest known commitment in the history of Virginia football.

“He has really wanted to go to UVa for a long time,” said St. Anne’s Head Coach John Blake. “Prior to us going to visit [UVa], Chris and I chatted. I asked him what he would do if they offered. He said, ‘I would jump on it. I already know where I want to go, so why not do it?’

“He understands the opportunity. Virginia is one of the top three public schools in the country.”

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