Virginia’s developmental edge rusher: Joseph Holland III is still an upside play
Joseph Holland III is a 6'4", 224-pound senior defensive end at Virginia whose profile is built more on projection and frame than on a long statistical résumé, since ESPN lists no game-log production and Virginia notes he did not appear in games in 2021 or 2022. His differentiator is upside: he came out of Culpeper County as an outside linebacker/edge rusher with tackling, takeaways, and force-fumble ability, and he also carries a strong academic reputation as an ACC Honor Roll student. He looks like a fit for a team betting on length, discipline, and growth rather than immediate splash numbers.[1][2]
