Mandy Alonso brings veteran edge-setting toughness to Virginia’s defensive front
Alonso is a 6-foot-1, 262-pound Virginia defensive lineman known for his physicality, productive pass-rush bursts, and vocal leadership; Virginia once named him its top defensive performer after a game with 5 tackles, 2 sacks, and 3 tackles for loss, and he has also been praised publicly for helping mentor younger players. His appeal is less about flashy measurables than dependable effort, edge pressure, and a competitive temperament that shows up in big moments. If you want a mature, hard-playing DE who can lift the standard in the room, he fits.
