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Charlottesville HS defensive lineman Chris Johnson finally did what many expected him to do for a long time – he committed to Virginia. Johnson committed tonight on the Cav Talk radio show.

Johnson, who also considered Virginia Tech and Maryland, felt the time was right to commit to the Cavaliers.

”Me and my mom were talking about it, and we couldn’t come up with a reason why I shouldn’t commit,” said Johnson. “UVa was always in front. I couldn’t see any down point why I wouldn’t commit.”

Johnson, who stands 6-5 and weighs 275 pounds, will play defensive end for the Cavaliers. He impressed the coaching staff this summer during Virginia’s camp, where Groh and company were able to see Johnson’s impressive combination of quickness and size.

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