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Virginia Football boasts plenty of defensive prospects vs. Clemson

By Cory Kinnan

Dec 30, 2019; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Virginia Cavaliers cornerback Nick Grant (1) is unable to make an interception catch against the Florida Gators during the first half in the 2019 Orange Bowl game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2019; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Virginia Cavaliers cornerback Nick Grant (1) is unable to make an interception catch against the Florida Gators during the first half in the 2019 Orange Bowl game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Virginia Football boast plenty of defensive prospects vs. Clemson
Virginia Football boast plenty of defensive prospects vs. Clemson. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) /

The Safeties

Joey Blount

One of the biggest sleepers in the entire 2021 NFL Draft class is versatile safety Joey Blount. He has the ability to stack the box, play over the top, and even in the nickel if used sparingly. He had an incredibly productive season in 2019, racking up 60 solo tackles, six tackles behind the line of scrimmage, three and a half sacks, three interceptions, and three passes defended.

Last week against Duke, Blount picked up right where he left off, tallying an interception, a forced fumble, four solo tackles, and one tackle for loss. Players who can stack a stat sheet on back-to-back seasons will not get overlooked for much longer. He graded out as a day-two pick by this writer as he enters his Senior season with the Cavaliers.

A safety who can provide consistency to a defense are of the utmost importance, especially in an NFL that is looking to defend the pass without compromising their run support. Blount fits the bill.

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D’Angelo Amos

A James Madison transfer, safety D’Angelo Amos is entering his second game as a member of the Cavaliers. In that first game in Power Five competition, Amos came away with an interception for the Virginia Football program, adding . Keep an eye on the grad transfer as he looks to make a name for himself at the FBS level of competition.

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