Hunter commits to UVa

By Jay Jenkins
Media General News Service

Published: March 27, 2008

For the first time since 2004, Virginia’s football program has secured a verbal commitment from a four-star prospect from Central Virginia.
Quintin Hunter, the starting quarterback at Orange County High, became the fourth player for the Class of 2009 to commit to the Cavaliers after he exposed top-secret information Saturday.
“I told one of Virginia’s assistant coaches that I had a secret,“ Hunter joked, “but I knew I had to tell coach [Al] Groh first. He said this was a great day for Virginia and the coaching staff.“
Hunter, an All-Region II and All-Central Virginia performer, picked UVa over an ever-growing offer list that was highlighted by the likes of Virginia Tech, West Virginia and Georgia. 
“It was getting tougher and tougher every day and more and more colleges were [offering scholarships],“ Hunter said. “All of a sudden I felt good about saying that I wanted to go to Virginia. I sat down with my parents and told them and they said, ‘Is this where you want to go?‘
“I said, ‘yeah,‘ and I committed [Saturday].“
Hunter accounted for 29 touchdowns, passing for 2,065 yards and running for 846 more for the Hornets this year as a junior. As a sophomore, Hunter was used as a wide receiver in the high-powered offense led by former quarterback Bradley Starks, now at West Virginia, another school interested in Hunter.
For now, Hunter’s spot at Virginia is strictly as an athlete, but he has discussed playing wideout with his primary recruiter, assistant coach Wayne Lineburg, and playing quarterback with offensive coordinator Mike Groh.
The 6-foot-2, 180-pounder is also an accomplished defensive back, having been named the 2007 Jefferson District defensive player of the year and a first-team all-region selection.
Hunter, who sports a 3.5 GPA, was ranked as the nation’s 242nd-best prospect for the 2009 class by rivals.com.