2025 LB Justin Rowe commits to Virginia Cavaliers

Asheville (N.C.) three-star linebacker Justin Rowe has committed to Virginia. He chose the Cavaliers over schools like South Carolina, North Carolina and Michigan.

Rowe is the nation’s No. 956 overall prospect, No. 87 linebacker and No. 21 recruit from North Carolina in the 2025 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Rowe’s current summer official visit schedule includes trips to North Carolina (June 7), Virginia (June 13) and South Carolina (June 21).

The 6-foot-3, 195-pound Rowe is the 10th prospect to commit to UVA in the 2025 cycle. Lanham (Md.) Mt. Zion Prep three-star cornerback Christopher Spence headlines the class and committed in February.

In the linebacker corps, Rowe joins Gilford (N.H.) Phillips Exeter three-star Isaiah Reese, who committed earlier this week.

UVA’s 2024 recruiting class finished with just 14 signees, ranking No. 78 in the nation, per the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings. The class is without a blue-chip prospect, but is highlighted by defense, as six of the seven highest-ranked signees are on the defensive side of the ball.

Roswell (Ga.) three-star EDGE Chase Morrison is the top signee in the class, checking in as the No. 881 overall recruit and No. 73 EDGE in the cycle. Other top players heading to Charlottesville include Windermere (Fla.) Prep three-star defensive lineman Tyler Simmons, Atlanta Creekside three-star cornerback Kevon Gray and Burke (Va.) Lake Braddock three-star offensive tackle Benjamin York.