Juan Thornhill – Noteworthy
OCT 15 WALTER CAMP NATIONAL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: JUAN THORNHILL, VIRGINIA, Senior, Strong Safety, Altavista, VA/Altavista…Juan Thornhill had six tackles and two interceptions as Virginia defeated 16th-ranked Miami (Fla.), 16-13. It was UVA’s first win over a ranked opponent since 2014. With the victory, the Cavaliers improved to 4-2, 2-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Notes: Juan Thornhill is the fourth Virginia player to earn Walter Camp National Player of the Week honors since 2004, and the first since linebacker Micah Kiser (Sept. 17, 2017). – Walter Camp Football Foundation
Juan Thornhill – Noteworthy
OCT 15 ACC DEFENSIVE BACK OF THE WEEK: Juan Thornhill, Virginia, Sr., SS, Altavista, Va.,…Thornhill also earned Walter Camp Defensive Player of the Week recognition for his performance in Saturday night’s 16-13 upset of No. 16 Miami … Made six tackles and intercepted two passes … Recorded 86 return yards on his two interceptions, including a career-long 62-yard return that set up a touchdown in the second … Second ACC Defensive Back of the Week honor this season for Thornhill, who now has 10 career interceptions. – ACC Football