For a kid like that, you have to look at high school film, which is pretty obvious, and more so work ethic and desire. Those are hard to quantify but Brecht and staff has done a really great job in that area.
I am sure the staff recruited him out of high school. If they don't recruit him again, there is probably a reason that doesn't have to do with physical skills. Uva brings in a lot of talent. You'd have to think there are some gems on the team that just aren't playing for whatever reason. Not saying this kid is, but I think you have to take a look under the hood.
We do have a spot or two open at the midfield for someone to step up and get time. I can't say who they are but there is a couple of really interesting kids I heard about.