Editor’s Note: This article was first published April 16 and will be updated throughout the spring transfer window.
Football’s transfer portal has reopened as of April 16 and will remain open until April 25. In that window, Coach Tony Elliott will have his pick of copious starters from other programs to lure over to Charlottesville.
Virginia could certainly stand to acquire additional talent. The Cavaliers recently completed their public scrimmage April 12, in which neither intrasquad team scored more than two touchdowns. On that front, perhaps the offensive line will be an area to address after graduate offensive tackle Monroe Mills suffered a season-ending injury.
In the previous transfer window, Elliott was largely successful. Virginia added a bevy of high-impact starters, including graduate quarterback Chander Morris and the talented sophomore defensive lineman Hunter Osborne from Alabama. Promising depth was added at the premium positions of wide receiver and cornerback, as well.
While many starting spots are already filled, Elliott can always stand to add more depth to the roster. This tracker will follow the spring window’s updates.
April 18: Jordan Robinson
The junior cornerback from Cincinnati has committed to Virginia, 247Sports reported April 18. Robinson, at 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds, is versatile on the defensive front and will be able to play both cornerback and linebacker for the Cavaliers in 2025.
In Robinson’s most recent season with the Bearcats, he recorded 11 solo tackles and one forced fumble. Columbia, S.C. native will look to bolster a Virginia secondary that was 14th in the ACC in passing yards allowed per game in 2024.
Robinson is the first Cavalier commit in the spring transfer portal window, and Elliott will very likely bring in more talent in the coming days. — Xander Tilock
April 16: Blake Steen
The senior offensive lineman is expected to enter the portal, On3 reported April 16. Steen, a 6-foot-5 offensive tackle, was Virginia’s primary starting right tackle. Steen, the brother of Philadelphia Eagles lineman Tyler Steen, is a powerful blocker that checks in at 331 pounds.
While the Cavalier line largely struggled last year, Steen was one of its best contributors. According to Pro Football Focus, Steen allowed just one sack in 2024.
A return to Virginia is still possible, but for now, he becomes the first Cavalier to test the waters in the spring transfer window. — Xander Tilock
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