'09 VA OG Jay Weatherington (Official Offer)

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'09 VA OG Jay Weatherington

Offensive guard
Woodbridge (VA) Woodbridge Senior

Ht: 6-foot-4
Wt: 280 lbs
Forty: 4.9 secs
Bench max: 325 pounds
Class: 2009 (High School)

Potomac News Online | Colleges wasting no time in making offers

That Friday, while standing in line for lunch, Weatherington received a letter from Viking head coach Keith King. It was an offer from Boston College.

Boston College became interested in Weatherington after one of the football program’s assistants stopped by Woodbridge last month to check on the Vikings’ all-state running back, De’Antwan Williams. While the assistant was there, King made sure the coach saw other players King considered Division I-material, with Weatherington topping the list.

At 6-foot-4, 280 pounds, Weatherington has the size and speed to compete at the Division I level. In addition, he is a versatile player who could compete not only at tight end, his primary position, but also on the offensive or defensive lines.

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Recruiting decisions put on hold for now | InsideNova.com

For three straight weekends, Jay Weatherington showcased his skills at camps hosted by Virginia Tech, Maryland and Virginia. It was worth the effort as it gave the school’s football coaches a chance to see the Woodbridge High School lineman in person.

But needing a break from the recruiting process, Weatherington took this week off and headed to Myrtle Beach.

“It’s good to have nothing to do,” Weatherington said.

The 6-foot-4, 280-pound Weatherington already has offers from Boston College, James Madison, Liberty, Richmond and Navy. But he’s waiting to see if he will get any additional offers before making a final decision.

Assistant coach Bud Foster, who recruits Northern Virginia for the Hokies, told Weatherington at the Virginia Tech camp the weekend of June 8th, that if the decision was up to him, he would extend an offer.

But the final say rests with Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer, who only has around 12 scholarships available for the class of 2009. Weatherington said he would have a better idea of his standing with Tech after the Hokies host another camp the weekend of July 12th and Beamer gets the chance to evaluate more players.

Weatherington has already taken unofficial visits to Richmond and James Madison. He visited Boston College over spring break with his father, but may go back next month with his mother, who was unable to make the first trip.

Navy is a school Weatherington is familiar with because his older brother Zack plays football there.

Boston College was the first school to offer Weatherington back in January, but he decided to wait on making a commitment until the recruiting process played out more.

“I really like Boston College, but I wanted to see what else might happen and see if any other schools wanted me,” Weatherington said.

The Eagles, as well as the other schools who have offered, have understood his intentions.

All the schools recruiting Weatherington are looking at him as both an offensive and defensive lineman.

“I love playing tight end, but I love playing football more,” Weatherington said. “So it doesn’t matter. I want to be on the field.”

Weatherington missed the rest of the season after dislocating his ankle and breaking his tibia Oct. 19th against Forest Park.

Fully healed, Weatherington played lacrosse this spring. At least two colleges (Virginia and Boston College) came to see him play.

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Rivals $

7/21

Recently visited VT, UVA, and MD. Thinks VT may offer soon. Will visit BC next week.