After two years of full recruiting classes, Virginia's football team likely will have fewer scholarships to give out in this summer's recruiting cycle.
As a result, the Cavaliers are getting more early commitments as prospects are saving their spots.
The Wahoos picked up two offensive linemen this week, as Massachusetts' Jack McDonald and New Jersey's Brad Henson gave verbal pledges to coach Mike London.
They represent the 14th and 15th commitments of the recruiting cycle. NCAA rules cap a team at 25 scholarships per year, but allow no more than 85 at any one time. This year's U.Va. class will be subject to the second restriction, and likely won't go higher than 20 scholarship players.
Part of that is subject to attrition on the team, and a U.Va. spot became open this week as well.
Linebacker Caleb Taylor, a Tidewater native, will transfer to Old Dominion. Taylor was a freshman who redshirted in 2011.
Because the Monarchs still are an FCS program this year, he will be able to play immediately and retain a full four years of eligibility.
ODU is in an unusual position to bring in players without penalty this year, something it won't be able to do in 2013 when it plays an FBS schedule. Virginia Tech linebacker Nick Dew is another touted player making that jump.
At U.Va., London will look to finish strong as he can afford to be more selective with his final scholarships. He also will have leverage with players as he tries to secure early commitments.
McDonald and Henson provided two of those on the offensive line. Each is a three-star prospect who received offers from other BCS schools.
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