2016 DE commits to Cavaliers

Mike London’s 2016 class grew to 26 members on Saturday when in-state defensive end Christian Brooks committed to UVa. The Clifton, Virginia, native pulled the trigger on his recruitment just hours before the Cavaliers’ 27-21 win over Georgia Tech.

A 6-5, 220-pound standout, Brooks currently attends Centreville High School. He is rated the No. 52 senior in his state on the 247Sports Composite.

With Brooks on board, Virginia’s 2016 class ranks No. 45 nationally on the 247Sports Composite and No. 28 according to Rivals.com.