by IanFiled under: Virginia, ACC, NCAA FB Coaching, NCAA FB Prospects
Virginia OT Eugene Monroe hasn't had an uneven while always promising career in Charlottesville, but in some ways, it's proven how recruiting ranks still can hold sway four years after the fact. Coming out of New Jersey, Monroe was graded by many as the #1 offensive line recruit, if not the top recruit on offense, period, yet injuries and D'Brickashaw Ferguson had stunted his progress until last year. In 2007, a still unhealthy Monroe picked up all-ACC honors (albeit honorable mention) and set himself as a prime prospect in next year's NFL draft. But a #1 pick? Was a possibility at the onset of the year (like, before the USC game). Not no more, not with Michael...
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