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Four Heritage Football Players Commit to CNU Together
The longtime teammates will continue playing football at Christopher Newport University.
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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Four senior football players from Heritage High School in Lynchburg, Virginia - Dominick Jones, Ayden Slash, Jayden Miller, and David Bradley - have committed to continue playing football together at Christopher Newport University. The four have been teammates and close friends for years, and they are grateful to be able to stay together as they move on to the next level.
Why it matters
The story highlights the strong bond and teamwork among the four players, which is a core value of the Heritage football program. Their decision to attend the same university together demonstrates the importance of camaraderie and loyalty in high school sports.
The details
The four players - Dominick Jones, Ayden Slash, Jayden Miller, and David Bradley - all signed their letters of intent on Friday to play football at Christopher Newport University. They have been teammates and close friends for years, supporting each other both on and off the field. Three of the players received their offers last year, and the final player, David Bradley, received his offer this year.
- The players signed their letters of intent on Friday, February 8, 2026.
- Three of the players received their offers last year, in 2025.
The players
Dominick Jones
A senior football player at Heritage High School in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Ayden Slash
A senior football player at Heritage High School in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Jayden Miller
A senior football player at Heritage High School in Lynchburg, Virginia.
David Bradley
A senior football player at Heritage High School in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Christopher Newport University
A public university located in Newport News, Virginia, where the four players will continue their football careers.
What they’re saying
“I want to thank them for always being with me and just helping me through everything that I need to get through and always being on my side.”
— Dominick Jones, Senior, Heritage High School (WSET)
“Thanks to my coaches, thank my family, thank my friends, thank my teammates for helping me become the person I am today.”
— Ayden Slash, Senior, Heritage High School (WSET)
“Keeping me focused, especially on the grades. That's probably what got me here today.”
— Jayden Miller, Senior, Heritage High School (WSET)
“Grateful to God, all glory to him Without any of that, without him putting me in this position and put me where I am today. I don't think I would be the man I am”
— David Bradley, Senior, Heritage High School (WSET)
What’s next
The four players will begin their football careers at Christopher Newport University in the fall of 2026.
The takeaway
The story of these four Heritage High School football players committing to the same university together highlights the importance of teamwork, loyalty, and camaraderie in high school sports. Their decision to continue playing together demonstrates the strong bond they have developed over the years and the value they place on their friendship and support for one another.
