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Alex Dunn, Rustburg's hidden-gem candidate, inks football commitment to Virginia

BRYSON GORDON The News & Advance
Dec 4, 2025
Dec 4, 2025 Updated Dec 4, 2025
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Rustburg’s Alex Dunn wasn’t sure he’d get the opportunity to play college football when the staff at the University of Virginia came calling this past April.

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Bryson Gordon, The News & Advance

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Rustburg's Alex Dunn (center) signs to play college football at the University of Virginia next season during a signing day ceremony at Rustburg High School on Wednesday.
Bryson Gordon, The News & Advance

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