Three Virginia Cavaliers Named to Bruce Feldman’s 2026 Freaks List

In the 2025 ACC Championship in Charlotte, Virginia fell to Duke in overtime after Luke Mergott's interception sealed the win for Duke. Virginia opened fall camp with a scrimmage that shaped 2026 projections, with Middlebrook emerging at running back and Jacquon Gibson and Kam Courtney carving out roles in the receiving corps, and Metcalf moving to center. Bruce Feldman’s 2026 Freaks List includes three Cavaliers, spotlighting McKale Boley’s rare combination of size and speed, Thomas’ strength and athleticism, and Pribula’s elite change-of-direction and sprint metrics. The Cavaliers return key contributors from a 11-win season, such as Holmes and Moore, who are being integrated back into preseason activities after strong 2025 campaigns. Their combined experience and recent testing signals UVA’s plans to lean on a deep defensive and offensive line rotation in 2026. Overall, Virginia is balancing continuity from a prior year with new lineup predictions and standout athletes recognized nationally.