Metcalf Brings Many Strengths to Offensive Line – Virginia Sports

By Jeff White (jwhite@virginia.edu) VirginiaSports.com CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — He needed only three years to earn a bachelor’s degree in political science from one of the world’s most prestigious universities. How, exactly, did Drake Metcalf accomplish that while also playing football at Stanford and serving an internship with former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice? “Work,” Metcalf said. “I know it sounds very clichéd, but hard work.” He took about 20 credit hours per quarter, as well as summer school classes, and graduated from Stanford in June 2023. Metcalf spent the fall of ’23 at the University of Central Florida, where he started four games at center, and then transferred in January 2024 to the University of Virginia. With his booming voice and commanding personality, Metcalf immediately announced his presence in Charlottesville, and he was expected to bolster UVA’s offensive line last fall. He tore his Achilles tendon during spring practice, however, and ended up missing the 2024 season. The night before..#GoHoos 🔶⚔️🔷 pic.twitter.com/EQd8YtpGPO — Virginia Football (@UVAFootball) July 30, 2025 A long and grueling rehabilitation followed, but Metcalf is healthy again and eager to finally contribute to the Cavaliers. Virginia’s first practice of training camp is Wednesday afternoon, and the
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