READ MORE, Virginia Tech was the first P5 program to offer Ohio offensive lineman Jake Wheelock, and he will visit Blacksburg this weekend. Some of them, you had a new head coach in the Big Ten celebrating, This is our first offer, a Virginia Tech commitment! And it went as far as guys had graphics of taking official visits to other places, which they never did. Recruits can send in their National Letter of Intent (NLI) starting at 7 a.m. We'll begin providing updates at that time, and we'll be here all day. 57 player in the class at the edge position, 247 has him at No. 233, Edge / I really like this group. S. Caleb Hardy Eagle's Landing (Mcdonough, GA) 6-3 / 182. An offensive lineman: The Hokies have 16 in the room right now, but only one is a senior (Jesse Hanson) and only three more have junior designations (Kaden Moore, Parker Clements and Bob Schick). 205, DL / Hokies add 25 signees, welcome three transfers on National Signing Day Krystian Williams is another who could move around. He was a hybrid linebacker-defensive back in both 2019 and 2020, registering a bulk of his . The Hokies were competing at the Lone Star State Invitational this weekend. Virginia Tech Football Recruiting Articles | TechSideline.com READ MORE, Kyron Drones is a quarterback transfer from Baylor who got meaningful snaps in one game for the Bears. All signing day graphics are by Giovanni Heater, and all signing day videos were produced by Nick Brown. The highest-ranked in-state signee Tech had was cornerback Antonio Cotman Jr., the 16th-ranked player in the 247Sports Composite. Odds & lines subject to change. The recent additions put the Hokies at 91 scholarship players by my rough count if you include all of the 2023 commitments and every senior who has an available COVID-19 year. QB. 215, QB / Tech has also gotten confirmation from defensive tackle Mario Kendricks and defensive end Pheldarius Payne, a Nebraska transfer who missed last year with an Achilles injury, that theyll return. The rest of the commits are in alphabetical order by last name. We want to take care of the state and the kids because thats how were going to get back to where it was back in the day, senior director of player personnel Mike Villagrana said. He is another player who was undervalued. ** The Early 2023 Signing Day is concluded. The Hokies locked up his commitment late Tuesday night, springing it as a surprise on signing day. If allowed to develop for two years, Watson could be a terrific college quarterback. 6-2 / Prys focus upon his hiring was to rebuild relationships within the Commonwealth. Well have a good look at things this spring.. Here are a few more thoughts on the class as things come to a conclusion: The latest addition Monday night was tight end Zeke Wimbush, a 6-foot-3, 210-pound three-star prospect from Stone Bridge High in Ashburn who decommitted from Charlotte on Sunday, just days after receiving a Hokies offer. (Gio Heater) On Monday, Virginia Tech's complete 2023 football schedule was releasedon the ACC Network. And I tell the staff all the time: Nobody can know more about the kids in Virginia than us.. It helps when you can go to an area and theres a young man youre interested in that youre getting to know, Pry said. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). PUBLISHER. Again, its about being transparent and open and honest and having conversations ahead of time. AJ Swinton: Four-star small forward commits to Virginia Tech -, CB / And you want guys that want to compete. READ MORE, Within 10 minutes, 4-star linebacker Gabriel Williams had received a text message from nearly every member of Virginia Techs coaching staff. Signed. They can do a lot of different things with their bodies, so having those qualities is a plus for me. In between on Tuesday will be a column on the 2023 Virginia Tech football schedule that is going to be released tonight (Monday). And those guys are going to know each other from tournaments and playing one another and growing up in Pee Wee ball and different things. Add in Jennings out of ODU and its been a very good month for receivers coach Fontel Mines. I also wouldnt be shocked if Pry looks for a defensive tackle via the transfer portal. Ali Jennings, from Highland Springs High School, spent two years at West Virginia and the previous two years at Old Dominion. Pry added to a class mostly put together by his predecessor last year, with late commitments from tight end Benji Gosnell and offensive lineman Brody Meadows, who were the second and fourth highest-ranked members of the group, though that was blunted by signing day flips by running back Ramon Brown to Maryland and quarterback Alex Orji to Michigan. Will Virginia Tech Soon Break Through In Ohio? Were looking for possibly a running back to come in and compete with Malachi and Chance (Black) and those guys and make that room better, Pry said. Virginia Tech Hokies Baseball Walks Away with a 3-1 Week 2 Record, Quarterback: William Pop Watson III, Dylan Wittke, Wide receiver: Chance Fitzgerald, Ayden Greene, Marcell Baylor, Takye Heath, Krystian Williams, Offensive line: Layth Ghannam, Lance Williams, Gabriel Arena, Hannes Hammer, Edge [DE/OLB]: Jason Abbey. More than anything, we wanted to get guys who had good production, Mines said. Im home!!! Associate AD, Chief of Staff. READ MORE Ari Watford Preparing For Visit To Virginia Tech By: Jason Stamm | January 20, 2023 Ari Watford will be one of the top prospects in the state in the 2025 class. READ MORE, 2024 in-state target Chanz Wiggins was in Blacksburg on Monday night, and he's become very familiar with Virginia Tech. How long has it been since the Hokies have had these kinds of feel-good vibes around signing day? 300, LB / Virginia Tech 2023 Football Prospects - 247Sports 32 among NCAA FBS programs (per Rivals ). Chance Fitzgerald and Ayden Greene were late additions as the Hokies had to beat out some good programs to land both. 6-4 / -, QB / Virginia Tech football: Hokies hosting a big recruit this weekend 6-0 / This guys going to make Grant better. His list of collegiate accolades include 2020 Phil Steele All-ACC Third Team, 2020 All-ACC Honorable Mention, ACC Defensive Back of the Week (Sept. 7, 2021), 2021 ESPN All-ACC Midseason Team, 2021 Phil Steele All-ACC Second Team, 2021 All-ACC Honorable Mention (S), and his selection to the 2022-2023 Reese's Senior Bowl. Virginia Tech football: A look at the Hokies' 2023 recruiting class Baylor is from Radford, and his combination of size and speed is exciting. Dante Lovett and Cameren Fleming were two of my favorites in this class. Football Nov 18 TBA. 270, LB / Brent Pry and the Hokies signed 25 prospects to their 2023 class on Wednesday. Virginia Tech football recruiting: Hokies land three players Sunday for 2023 class It was a big day for the Hokies, who also added a talented quarterback. Welcome to Virginia Tech Football Recruiting Signing Day Central for the Class of 2022. Virginia Tech. I dont want somebody thats afraid of competition. 300, S / The Hokies 2023 class ranks No. The 6-foot 202-pound play-maker has played safety, nickel and cornerback in his Virginia Tech career. Virginia Tech football commits Thomas Williams, Misun Kelley to bring Find the latest updates on Virginia Tech's roster below. 6-1 / While he may not stick at corner, he could make an impact at safety or linebacker, depending on how much size he adds. Boston College. 305, / Once commits sign their NLIs to the Hokies, they will have a green check next to their name in the table below and move to the top of the list. What we learned about Virginia Tech's Class of 2023 as the early signing period began Wednesday, with 25 prep players and four transfers. The secondary class is a fun group. So the investments real. Thats always the million-dollar question with recruiting, where signing day stars have a short shelf life and can look quaint once these players have had a few years to develop or, in the transfer portal age, pack up and go somewhere else to finish their career. New Nebraska coach Matt Rhule made a show of making his first offer on the job to cornerback Dante Lovett. "We do have time to schedule meetings, involve parents or families or coaches, if we need to, on young men considering forgoing their senior year to go to the NFL, guys considering going to the transfer portal, or guys you potentially want to help them get somewhere where they've got a better chance to play and be successful. If Joe Rudolph picks them, you should like them, too. 6-1 / Tech Sidelines content of this years signing day includes a podcast around 3:30 p.m. Presented by, 2024 tight end Cameron Clark took his first visit to Virginia Tech in late January after picking up a December offer. While no one will confuse Virginia Techs incoming class with Alabama or Ohio State, there were many encouraging signs in head coach Brent Prys first full recruiting class. I love to see receivers play defense, especially in high school, show some physicality, show that theyll play on special teams. READ MORE, TechSideline.Com Later on Friday afternoon at 3 P.M., Conner will participate in the Defensive Back drills. Virginia Tech added Baylor transfer QB Kyron Drones. Virginia Tech 2023 Football Commits - 247Sports All Hokie, All the Time. 2023 Football Schedule - Virginia Tech Athletics He had 729 passing yards and 12 touchdowns, 840 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns and 17 catches for 338 yards and three touchdowns, showing plenty of athletic chops for someone his size. READ MORE No. Conner has played in 61 games, starting every game over the last four seasons. Its the second consecutive season Tech has been ranked in that neighborhood after middling to forgettable classes in 2021 (44th) and 2020 (76th). HokieHaven - New Virginia Tech football offer: Deuce Walker 237, WR / Last year, it was the defensive and offensive lines that ate up most of the signing class, with what turned out to be six players in the trenches on defense and six on offense. Findlayter is the No. It was a great year for two former Hokies. Football Nov 11 TBA. 2023 Virginia Tech Football Schedule | FBSchedules.com Virginia Tech Football Schedule OVERALL 0-0 ACC 0-0 By purchasing tickets using the affiliate links below, you'll help support. 5-10 / Lewis plays running back at Salem High School in Salem, Virginia. By Bryan D. Manning December 12, 2022. Hes the No. READ MORE, Bodie Kahoun recently picked up an offer from Virginia Tech, and the Roanoke native will be in Blacksburg tonight. He will be a starter wherever he lands. In addition to Drones, the Hokies signed two high school quarterbacks, bringing Dylan Wittke and Pop Watson into the fold. 2023 Virginia Tech Football Schedule | FBSchedules.com VTScoop - Virginia Tech Hokies Football Recruiting CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Life Christian Academy (Colonial Heights, VA), Clarkson Football North (Mississauga, ON), RB / 240. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Though both are 6-foot-2, joining the 6-5 Felton, getting bigger wasnt necessarily a primary objective of the Hokies coaches. on February 2, 2022, 7:20 AM | 36 comments. 6-4 / The last Tech signee ranked that high came in 2019 when wide receiver Jaden Payoute was a consensus top-five recruit in the state and fellow receiver Tayvion Robinson cracked the top five on Rivals. 6-1 / Braylon Johnson is the son of Highland Springs head coach and former Virginia Tech cornerback Loren Johnson. - / Mose Phillips was a late addition and will be an outstanding college player. And I believe we can win an ACC championship with this formula. Jason Abbey is a defensive end from Richmond that has coaches excited. HokieHaven 788 37 8. Executive Assistant to the Head Coach. 6 Virginia at North Carolina, Highlights: No. And for some of those players, Pry either flipped from other schools or beat some good competition to land those signatures. - 12/6, Pheldarius Payne - Defensive End (per Andy Bitter), Mario Kendricks - Defensive Tackle (per Andy Bitter), Jalen Holston Running Back (No NCAA eligibility remaining), Jaylen Griffin - Defensive End (No NCAA eligibility remaining), Silas Dzansi - Offensive Line (No NCAA eligibility remaining), Ali Jennings - Wide Receiver - Old Dominion, Griffin Armstrong - Long Snapper - Louisiana Tech* Walk-on, Quan Felton - Wide Receiver - Norfolk State, Jaylin Lane - Wide Receiver - Middle Tennessee State, Derrick Canteen - Cornerback - Georgia Southern, Bhayshul Tuten - Running Back - North Carolina A&T. Michael Hazel. 6-7 / And certain areas are listening, as it seems Prys early work is already paying off in Richmond. There is a lot to like and build on with Virginia Techs 2023 recruiting class. Last year, the Hokies beefed up on both lines, signing 12 players who played in the trenches. 6-0 / I worry about the lack of defensive tackles in this class, but the Hokies are counting on the top group from last year returning and the development of last years class. For our in-house analysis of each signee for Virginia Tech, check out our videos on YouTube. A ranking of the 2023 Best College Football Players in West Virginia. Virginia Tech Football Recruiting Virginia Tech football: Hokies land 4-star JUCO pass-rusher James Jennette Jennette is a promising edge rusher. Recruit images were posted here as NLIs were received see the area below the table. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Conners size and versatility could buy him time on a roster, but he might need to keep fighting for his spot. Hes got all the attributes we were wanting. By Tim Weaver | February 27, 2023 1:37 pm ET. The Virginia Tech Hokies wrapped up the early signing period last week feeling pretty good about the 2023 recruiting class. The opinions of the author(s) on this site are independent and no way reflect the opinions of the Virginia Tech administrators, coaches, staff, or athletes. In the spring, the Hokies made a point of hitting every school in the state. We recruit defensive backs. Cornerback: Dante Lovett, Cameren Fleming, Antonio Cotman Jr. Safety: Mose Phillips, Braylon Johnson, Caleb Woodson, Athlete: Thomas Williams, Jonathan Pennix, Tralon Mitchell. Joe Spears 01/23/23. 6-3 / The Hokies picked up defensive end Darian Varner, formerly of Temple, who has multiple years of eligibility remaining. Be sure to follow our coverage of National Signing Day on Twitter:Tech Sideline,Chris Coleman,Will Stewartand David Cunningham. 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Peyton Lewis, a running back prospect from the 2024 recruiting class, picked up an offer from the Alabama coaching staff on Thursday. Caleb Woodson is listed as a safety on some sites, though at 6-foot-3, 205 pounds already hes more likely to grow into a linebacker. Virginia Tech has offered Salisbury (N.C.) 2024 cornerback Deuce Walker. 6-2 / We just know more about these guys. We still have a couple needs were trying to fill, he said. A running back: Malachi Thomas is back, but hes coming off an injury-plagued season, and Tech struggled to run the ball physically with anybody else. 6-5 / There is still work to do in Northern Virginia and the 757, but Pry and his staff are off to a terrific start. 250, LB / Much of this incoming class is about development. I think they appreciate that were trying to do this with guys from our footprint, and specifically with guys from the state of Virginia. Its infectious, Pry said. Ticket Marketplace, Travel Center & Info, English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park Fan Guide, ACC Network, Video Library presented by , Virginia Tech Sports Network Radio Affiliates, Sport Psychology/Counseling and Athletic Mental Performance, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). 5-11 / Both look like future starters at cornerback for the Hokies. Nationally, the Hokies' class has peaked at No. 180, QB / 5-10 / 12/19/2022. That quarterback rooms going to look a little different right out of the gate come January 18th, Pry said. The 2018 class is probably the last one with a strong finish that paid dividends on the field, with the Hokies landing future NFL tight end James Mitchell before the early signing period that December and coveted linebacker Dax Hollifield in February to punctuate a class ranked 22nd nationally, back before the wheels fell off during Justin Fuentes tenure. That thing will probably double over the next several days with it officially opening on Monday (December 5). He'll visit Blacksburg for Junior Day next weekend. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Editor. Virginia Tech is hopeful to get defensive tackle Norell Pollard back too, though nothings been finalized on that front. Its there. This site utilizes responsive web design, which renders the site properly on all platforms (PC, tablet, mobile). Virginia. The Hokies have 15 players who will enroll in January, with 11 from the high school ranks and all four the transfers. Im not going to say there wasnt concerns and there wasnt conversations that had to be had, but most times you can work through those things, and were able to do that with those guys. And I think he has a chip on his shoulder. While On3 rates him as the No. . Those are the rankings to focus on as they combine the different recruiting services. 230, LB / The Hokies have veteran Nick Gallo coming back for his final season in 2023, but Wimbush is a boost to the next wave of tight ends/H-backs, someone who looks like he could be more on the playmaking side of the position, capable of doing a variety of things from different parts of the formation. Competition at quarterback. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. to rebuild the Hokies roster by way of the transfer portal and the 2023 recruiting class. I thought it was tough when we got Jason (Brown) and Grant last year at the same time. Antonio Cotman was a late flip from Boston College. 6-3 / Virginia Tech football recruiting: Four-star RB Ramon Brown commits to 210, DL / Virginia Tech Head Coach Brent Pry expects roster turnover this offseason as he attempts to rebuild the Hokies roster by way of the transfer portal and the 2023 recruiting class. He was a hybrid linebacker-defensive back in both 2019 and 2020, registering a bulk of his time at the coined 'Whip' position. Obviously, we think our guys can continue to develop, the young guys in our program. The numbers always work out (funny how that happens), but its clear that this is a pretty substantial overhaul to last years roster. -, S / Let's take a closer look at who visited. You can see that the area under the curve gets smaller both as the rating for a commit decreases and as the number of total commits for a school increases. Prys strategy for some may be to take a player you usually wouldnt take to rebuild some trust within that specific school or region. READ MORE, Virginia Tech recently became the fifth program to offer Kentucky wideout receiver Montavin Quisenberry, who has yet to take a visit. ET on YouTube. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use. 231-4132. Lord Botetourt Contingent Makes The Trip It wouldnt be shocking to see both play early in their career. Tech had what turned out to be faux momentum following significant coaching staff turnover as the 2020 class wound down, with high-end defensive signees that year Alec Bryant, Robert Wooten and Justin Beadles all transferring out after a season (though O-line mainstay Kaden Moore came on board in December that cycle, flipping from Bowling Green). However, most of the heavy lifting has been done, and any further additions will likely come through the transfer portal. 6-5 / Ultimately, it wasnt enough. 6-2 / Prior to the beginning of the NFL Combine,NFL Analyst LanceZierlein gave Conner's evaluation: Conners size and versatility could buy him time on a roster, but he might need to keep fighting for his spot. 207, TE / Overall, the Hokies signed 13 players from Virginia, and three of the four transfers are from the Commonwealth. READ MORE, Virginia Tech hasn't signed an Ohio recruit since 2014, but with most of Ohio falling within the 6-hour radius, that should change. All six could reasonably be considered starting candidates next season. Virginia Tech football: A look at the Hokies' 2023 recruiting class 6-5 / TechSideline.com (a.k.a. Hailing from north of Charlotte . Dec 20, 2022 31 BLACKSBURG, Va. So this is what recruiting momentum feels like? All original material and images are copyrighted by TechSideline.com and may not be reused or reprinted without permission. Felton is a bigger-bodied receiver that Techs lacked in recent years, listed at 6-foot-5, 210 pounds. 6-1 / He misses too many tackles due to risky angles and struggles coming to balance in the open field. He committed on Sunday, three days after he decommitted from Boston College and a day after an official visit in Blacksburg. The Hokies currently have 19 commitments in their 2023 recruiting class, which will probably grow a little bit here. Pry said Tech has three or four spots its looking to bolster. We needed somebody to come in here and compete with Grant (Wells). Eligible to return for a super-senior season (awaiting decision). "The portal is going to be active, as we all know. GO HOKIES!!! READ MORE, Virginia Tech has had a lot of highly-touted visitors on campus over the last week. Nine scholarship players have already gone into the portal. Gambling problem? Felton is from Portsmouth. Shannon Lewis. Duke, Virginia Tech offer 2025 top-75 QB George MacIntyre. The 247Sports' NCAA Transfer Portal Database can be found here. But the staff has connections that way too, with defensive coordinator Chris Marve having played and coached at Vanderbilt, sam linebackers coach Shawn Quinn playing collegiately at Carson-Newman and with a number of past coaching jobs in Tennessee and Pry himself with stints at Memphis and Vanderbilt. Note that this isn't necessarily a complete list of recruits who are in Blacksburg; it's only a list of those who we can confirm visited via social media. Its been a while since Tech had an All-ACC caliber player who was a consensus top-five in-state prospect. Unofficially, all the recent movement puts the Hokies at 92 scholarship players, a figure that will need to be trimmed significantly to get to the 85 maximum scholarship number, especially if Tech has designs on adding more transfers next month. GO HOKIES!!! His style of play is reminiscent of former Penn . -, IOL / Virginia Tech missed out on some key in-state linebacker prospects. Tech landed Kyron Drones on the transfer market, a former four-star QB who spent the past two seasons with Baylor. The 2019 class was punctuated by offensive lineman Doug Nesters signing day flip from Ohio State in February, though that joy was erased years later by his transfer to West Virginia. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use. While no one will confuse Virginia Tech's incoming class with Alabama . On Friday, Sierra Canyon (Calif.) four-star small forward AJ . Try a week on us.
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