NFL DRAFT 'It was everything': DE Mitchell Melton's year at UVa helped him revitalize his NFL hopes GREG MADIA The Daily Progress Apr 22, 2026 Apr 22, 2026 Updated Apr 25, 2026 0 × Virginia defensive end Mitchell Melton discusses how he's taken the process in the buildup to the NFL Draft. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mitchell Melton is on the verge of living his long-pursued dream.kA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^52:=JAC@8C6DD]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^a4bedfgd\76f7\cfhf\2c44\dcgdc54a5776Qmp7E6C =625:?8 ':C8:?:2 7@@E32== :? E24<=6D[ s6G:? }62= :D 6I4:E65 23@FE 9:D }u{ 492?46Dk^2mk^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^52:=JAC@8C6DD]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^h5d_7f4g\he3e\c52f\377g\4f_66ab7747gQm{@?6 D62D@? 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