Demetrious Nicholson commits to Virginia

Posted Dec 22, 2010
Head coach Mike London and cornerbacks coach Chip West picked up a big time player today, as Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year Demetrious Nicholson announced today that he will be joining Virginia's Class of 2011. Both Scouts and Rivals rate Nicholson as a four-star cornerback, while ESPN lists him on the ESPNU 150, ranked 92nd overall and fourth nationally in his position. Rivals also ranks him as the second best recruit in Virginia. (Streaking the Lawn)

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