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DE Mitchell Melton (National Champion, transfer to Virginia)

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billmac91 said:
He’s a graduate which supersedes all other rules. Graduates can essentially enter whenever they want. But can only sign in open windows, but he’s in an open window based on his status.

I expect Mitchell to play the year out with his OSU though. He’s been a great locker room kid. He didn’t leave lightly…..but he’s not likely to get a high snap count in 2025….if he wants PT, transferring was the right move.
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Ok that makes more sense. yeah I don't have an issue with the transfer I was just confused on the timing
 
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Top Performers​

Mitchell Melton, DE, Virginia​

45 tackles, 10 TFL, 5 sacks, 3 FF, 1 INT, 3 PBU

No Ohio State transfer had a better year in 2025 than Melton, who took full advantage of his one and only opportunity to be a starter at the collegiate level. After battling injuries and playing sparingly in five years at Ohio State, Melton emerged as one of the ACC’s top defensive ends at Virginia.

Pro Football Focus graded Melton as the 20th-best defensive end in the FBS (85.8). Also per PFF, Melton tied for the 15th-most quarterback pressures among FBS defensive ends in 2025. He earned ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors in back-to-back weeks after leading Virginia to a pair of overtime wins with seven tackles and a forced fumble vs. Florida State and two sacks with another forced fumble, a pass breakup and five total tackles at Louisville.



Melton, who played in the Hula Bowl in January, will look to parlay his big season with the Cavaliers into an NFL draft selection.
 
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