As the 2025 college football season approaches, Virginia Football has officially updated its roster, showcasing offseason changes that include key departures, incoming transfers, and a talented freshman class. The update also provides a detailed look at new jersey assignments — a fresh visual as the Cavaliers prepare to kick off spring practice.
Returning Cavaliers Make Notable Number Swaps
Several returning Virginia players have opted to change jersey numbers ahead of the season:
- RB Xavier Brown is switching back to #20, after wearing #0 last season to support special teams flexibility. That number will now be worn by returning tight end Sage Ennis, who is back from injury.
- CB Dre Walker is trading in #6 for #1, a number that wasn’t worn on defense in 2024.
- WR Kam Courtney shifts from #85 to #5, formerly worn by now-departed RB Kobe Pace.
- TE Dakota Twitty moves from #83 to #9, previously worn by wideout Jaden Gibson.
- DE Mekhi Buchanan takes over #8, with Trey McDonald returning to #16 after briefly holding that number last year.
- CB Kevon Gray transitions from #23 to #3, last worn by Corey Thomas Jr.
New Faces, New Numbers: Transfers Settle In
Virginia welcomes 19 transfers, all of whom are enrolled and ready to take part in spring practice. Here’s how they’ll be suited up this season:
- RB J’Mari Taylor – #3
- QB Chandler Morris – #4
- DE Cazeem Moore – #6
- WR Cam Ross – #6
- WR Jahmal Edrine – #7
- QB Daniel Kaelin – #10
- DB Ja’son Prevard – #10
- LB Maddox Marcellus – #11
- DE Fisher Camac – #14
- DL Hunter Osborne – #15
- DE Mitchell Melton – #17
- DL Jacob Holmes – #23
- S Devin Neal – #27
- OL Tyshawn Wyatt – #56
- LS Bryce Robinson – #69
- OL Monroe Mills – #71
- OL Brady Wilson – #76
- OL Kevin Wigenton II – #78
- WR Jayden Thomas – #85
Freshman Class Suits Up
Virginia’s incoming freshmen are also accounted for, with their jersey numbers now set:
- QB Bjorn Jurgensen – #8
- WR Dillon Newton-Short – #15
- QB Cole Geer – #16
- WR Josiah Abdullah – #18
- S Corey Costner – #18
- LB Isaiah Reese – #20
- CB Josiah Persinger – #22
- RB Xay Davis – #25
- CB CJ Spence – #29
- S Montino Williams – #31
- LB Justin Rowe – #36
- DT Sichan John – #51
- OL Grayson Reid – #51
- OL Jim Harris Jr. – #55
- OL Jon Adair – #79
- TE Willem Thurber – #83
- WR Isaiah Robinson – #84
- TE Justin Zames – #87
- DE Evan Ward – #92
With spring ball underway, the reshuffled roster signals a new chapter for the Cavaliers. Whether it’s through established leaders reclaiming familiar numbers or fresh talent making their debut in iconic UVA colors, anticipation for the 2025 season is on the rise in Charlottesville.
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