Virginia Cavaliers Silas Barksdale
Silas Barksdale works during a summer practice at Virginia. ~ Photo courtesy Virginia Athletics Media Relations

On the recruiting trail, 2025 recruit Silas Barksdale grew into a top 100 prospect and drew plenty of suitors. The No. 91 ranked recruit in the class by 247 Sports, Barksdale received offers from a range of programs that included Miami, Maryland, Virginia Tech, Butler, Richmond, and VCU.