Top Virginia Edge Rusher Chris Whitehead Plans Seven Spring Visits

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Chris Whitehead, the No. 1 player in Virginia and a top 50 national edge rusher recruit, has scheduled seven spring visits to top college football programs including Missouri, Virginia Tech, Auburn, Georgia, Ohio State, Miami, and LSU. Whitehead is looking to find the right fit as he makes these visits, with two key factors playing a role - how he was used in the recent Polynesian Bowl all-star game, and the influence of his younger brother Isaiah, a class of 2028 offensive tackle prospect.

Why it matters

Whitehead is one of the top defensive recruits in the country, so his college decision will be closely watched. The schools he is visiting are all national powers, so landing Whitehead would be a major coup for whichever program he chooses. His recruitment also highlights the growing importance of family ties and all-star game performance in the college recruiting process.

The details

Whitehead, a standout at Chesterfield (Va.) Bird High School, is ranked as the No. 1 player in Virginia and a top 50 national recruit. He will visit Missouri, Virginia Tech, Auburn, Georgia, Ohio State, Miami, and LSU over the next few weeks as he narrows down his college options. Two key factors are shaping his decision - how he was utilized in the recent Polynesian Bowl all-star game, and the influence of his younger brother Isaiah, who is a class of 2028 offensive tackle prospect.

• Whitehead's visits will begin next week.