When Virginia got its first commitment from a Highland Springs football player in nine years, it came from the son of a former Virginia Tech athlete.
 
Rod Wheeler, a 6-foot-3, 235-pound receiver, picked UVa over Syracuse.
 
Wheeler's father is former Virginia Tech basketball player Rod Wheeler. 
 
The younger Wheeler had 35 receptions for 482 yards and five touchdowns this season in a spread offense that featured four wide receivers. He is expected to be a slight end or slot receiver for the Cavaliers.