Virginia Football Recruiting: Former North Carolina lineman Jared Cohen transfers to Virginia, eligible immediately

Bronco Mendenhall and the Virginia Cavaliers picked up a big commitment Wednesday, with former UNC Tarheel Jared Cohen announcing he was transferring to UVA.

All of the paperwork is signed, sealed, and delivered. I will be attending the University of Virginia! #HoosRising pic.twitter.com/iUvBkFQp5S

— Jared Cohen (@Tha_Jare_Bear) March 30, 2016

Cohen played one year in Chapel Hill, playing in 13 games for Larry Fedora in 2014. He left the team after just one season, and was granted his release by the university in October. He will be eligible to play immediately for the Hoos.

The coaching staff in the McCue Center was ... excited.

So...#HoosNext baby!!! Jared was today, make us go crazy for you tomorrow #HoosRising #joinus pic.twitter.com/PZz5HCQJtF

— UVACoachAtuaia (@UVACoachAtuaia) March 30, 2016

Coming out of the McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland, the 6'4 offensive guard was the #14 guard in the country and rated a 4-star recruit by Rivals and 247, and a 3-star by ESPN.