Virginia Football Fall Camp Report: Key Takeaways from Week One

Virginia football is through its first week of fall camp, which included a visit from the ACC Network. Below are our notes from week one: 

Makilan Thomas In a Boot

For the biggest story of the week, Arkansas State transfer Makilan Thomas was spotted in a boot on his right foot during Friday's practice. Thomas was likely to be the Hoos' starting right tackle, which is a loss for the Cavaliers early in camp. Although the severity is unknown, any time lost not being able to gel with his new teammates is a detriment heading into the season. On the positive side, Virginia brought in so many offensive linemen via the transfer portal that depth shouldn't be as considerable an issue compared to recent years. During offensive coordinator Des Kitchings press conference on Friday, he had no injury update on Thomas. 

Ben York Elevated to Starting Offensive Line

With Thomas out, sophomore Ben York stepped into the starting offensive line, joining McKale Boley, Noah Josey, Brady Wilson, and Tyshawn Wyatt (from left to right). York appeared in three games as a freshman, giving him experience headed into year two as he looks to assert himself in a crowded offensive line room. 

Trell Harris, Christian Charles, and Jacob Holmes Limited

This week, the players limited in practice included wide receiver Trell Harris, Tennessee transfer Christian Charles, and Fresno State transfer Jacob Holmes. Charles suffered a shoulder injury towards the end of last season and was rehabbing it this spring while in Knoxville. 

J'Mari Taylor and Xavier Brown Splitting Reps