De'Vante Cross brings veteran versatility and proven ball production to Virginia's secondary
Cross is a high-IQ, multi-position defender who settled in at safety after playing quarterback and receiver at Virginia, and that versatility shows up in his instincts and comfort in space. In his three years at safety, he logged 114 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, six interceptions and 15 pass breakups across 32 games, which points to a playmaker with real range and disruptive timing.[3] He is the kind of athlete coaches value for adaptability, toughness, and the ability to help stabilize a secondary rather than just fill a role.[1][3]
