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It wasn't long ago that Villanova got the call from Josh McGrigg, a speedy receiver from Alexandria, Virginia's Mount Vernon high school; he committed to the program verbally on January 20th. He is a 5'11" 175-pound wide receiver and defensive back, who could find himself on either side of the ball at Villanova -- though we think he might be a fit at receiver, where the 'Cats could use some speedy playmakers to help out their young quarterbacks downfield.
Also a talented kick returner, McGrigg made the Richmond Times-Dispatch's All-State Second Team at that position.
He is an explosive player with the ball in his hands, and uses his speed and athleticism well. He isn't tall for a receiver, but has good height for a I-AA slot receiver and would also be a good size to play cornerback at this level as well.
The Wildcats return a number of talented athletes at the receiver positions, but Andy Talley's program has been good about finding ways to slot in young players, and carving out a role for those who shine in the receiver corps.
Depth Chart (* denotes walk-on)
| Class | Name | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | Taurus Philips | 5'9" | 185 lbs. |
| Junior | Lincoln Collins | 6'3" | 195 lbs. |
| Sophomore | Jarrett McClenton | 5'7" | 155 lbs. |
| Sophomore | Alex Padovani | 6'0" | 205 lbs. |
| (RS) Freshman | Brandon Chadbourn | 6'0" | 190 lbs. |
| Senior | Justin Causa | 5'11" | 190 lbs. |
| Sophomore | Ethan Ericson | 6'4" | 215 lbs. |
| Junior | Will Harris | 6'2" | 195 lbs. |
| Sophomore | Andrew Smith | 6'1" | 180 lbs. |
| Senior | Robert Witman | 6'4" | 200 lbs. |
The Wildcats are always on the lookout for talented wide receivers. Most of their game-changing talent in recent years have been slot-type receivers, and with McGrigg's height he could be an option there. McGrigg will have to work his way up this depth chart at slot receiver, but with his ball-skills, he could easily flip over and play on defense as well.
Welcome Josh to 'Nova Nation!