Football Coach Mark James bills Virginia Union University as a “second chance school.” That being the case, it’s ideal for well-traveled Holland Fisher.

The quick-striking, 6-foot-2, 200-pound former high school Under Armour All-American from Chesterfield County has landed at VUU with three years of eligibility.

Fisher, who turns 22 in October, has roamed coast to coast in search of a showcase for his considerable talents as a linebacker or safety.

He is one of 21 signees — 10 high school seniors and 11 transfers — announced by Coach James on the Feb. 3 NCAA National Signing Day.

As a Manchester High School senior in 2012, Fisher was rated the nation’s No. 3 outside linebacker prospect by Scout.com. He was the nation’s No. 7-ranked linebacker by 247sports.com.

In January 2013, Fisher competed in the Under Armour All-American Game for the nation’s best high school players in St. Petersburg, Fla., televised by ESPN.

Fisher chose to head to Virginia Tech after receiving full offers also from Alabama, Ohio State, Tennessee, University of Virginia, Purdue and West Virginia.

Before enrolling at Virginia Tech, Fisher played the 2013 season at Fork Union Military Academy. In 2014, he was redshirted as a true freshman at Virginia Tech.

When it didn’t work out in Blacksburg, Fisher transferred to San Jose City College in California. In nine games for San Jose this past fall, he had 53 tackles and five interceptions.

Fisher has enrolled at VUU and will participate in spring drills for a squad coming off an 8-3 season and its first NCAA Division II appearance since 1992.

“Sometimes, the big Division I university just isn’t the right fit for a young athlete,” said Coach James. “We like to think we’re a second chance school — second opportunities. In part I believe it is due to our Christian values and faith.”

Logistics were a key.

James added that Fisher “has custody of his daughter” and that he now lives “10 minutes from campus.”

Aiding in Fisher’s recruitment was assistant Coach Troy Taylor, who said, “I knew Holland when he was a freshman in high school.”

Taylor, who came to VUU from Meadowbrook High School, actually coached against Fisher both at Clover Hill High and Manchester. Fisher transferred from Clover Hill to Manchester as a senior.

Other local signees are 6-foot-6 receiver Daekwon Spence from Thomas Jefferson High School and receiver Jerel Harrison from Varina High School by way of University of Delaware.

In 2014, Harrison caught 31 passes for 488 yards and four touchdowns for Delaware’s Blue Hens.

Other VUU high school signees:

Michael Huff, Portsmouth, receiver

Darius Whitehurst, Norfolk, linebacker

Emmanuel Antwi, Dumfries, defensive lineman

Javari Alvin, Miami, Fla., athlete

Gustavious Dames, Miami, Fla., receiver

Mikal Dobbins, Staunton, defensive tackle

Akia Timberlake, Goochland, defensive tackle

Jefftey Joseph, Pompano Beach, Fla., receiver

Marquis Decius, Miami, Fla., receiver

Other transfers:

Bradley Brown, VMI, offensive line

Justin Cook, Delaware State, offensive line

Ronerick Simpson, Hinds Community College, Miss., lineman

Marquis Fairchild, Hawaii, defensive line

William Stanback, Central Florida, running back*

Aaquil Ingram, Monroe Community College, N.Y., tight end

Lavatiae Kelly, Tennessee State, receiver

Keynonis Davis, Lackawanna, Pa., linebacker

Justin Lyles, Lackawanna, Pa., linebacker

• In 2014, the 6-foot-1, 228-pound Stanback rushed for 697 yards and scored 10 touchdowns for Central Florida, earning All-American Athletic Conference honors. From Hempstead, N.Y., Stanback will have one year of eligibility at VUU.