As Virginia continues its roster transition to a 3-4 defense, one position remains a point of emphasis on that side of the ball and it's nose tackle. While the Cavaliers will have to replace their senior starter there this fall, they already have an eye on one in the class of 2018.

UVa was the first to school to offer three-star defensive tackle Ja'Mion Franklin out of Ridgely (MD) North Caroline last month. And this past weekend, the 6-foot-3, 305-pound lineman was in Charlottesville to see things for himself.