2025 WR Josiah Abdullah commits to Virginia

Atlanta Woodward Academy three-star wide receiver Josiah Abdullah has committed to Virginia, he announced on Friday evening.

He chose the Cavaliers following his decommitment from Florida in June.

Abdullah is the No. 530 overall prospect and No. 84 wideout in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 58 player in Georgia.

The 5-foot-10, 175-pounder becomes the top-ranked commit in the Hoos’ 2025 class. Commitment No. 18 overall, Abdullah is the third wideout to join the pledge list for Tony Elliot and Co. this cycle, joining Richmond (Va.) Trinity Episcopal three-star Isaiah Robinson and Chesterfield (Va.) Matoaca three-star Dillon Newton-Short.

UVA adds Peach State standout to 2025 class

The addition of Abdullah is a big get for the Cavaliers’ class — which ranks just No. 55 in the nation and No. 13 in the ACC, according to the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.

As a junior for Woodward, Abdullah collected 52 receptions for 786 yards and 10 touchdowns. He’s found pay dirt 20 times across his three high school seasons.

Lanham (Md.) Mt. Zion three-star cornerback Chris Spence is the top defensive commit in UVA’s 2025 class, checking in at No. 574 overall. He’s one of just five listed defensive pledges in the class.

Other top commits in the class include: Baltimore Perry Hall three-star athlete Corey Costner, Nashville Lipscomb three-star interior offensive lineman Jon Adair, Orlando Bishop Moore Catholic three-star quarterback Bjorn Jurgensen, Gilford (N.H.) Phillips Exeter three-star Isaiah Reese, Muskegon (Mich.) three-star OT Jim Harris, Tampa Berkeley three-star tight end Justin Zames and Deerfield (Ma.) Academy three-star QB Cole Geer.