GO HOKIES!!! The Hokies like the new additions on the offensive line, wide receiver and the defensive backfield. While On3 rates him as the No. 5-10 / Greene (Knoxville), Fitzgerald (Nashville) and Phillips (Nashville) all came on board this month. Nine scholarship players have already gone into the portal. 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. READ MORE, Virginia Tech has had a lot of highly-touted visitors on campus over the last week. Zeke Wimbush, a versatile tight end who committed out of Stone Bridge High in Ashburn earlier this week, plans to enroll this summer but will likely not immediately be on scholarship. Pry, whose years at Penn State gave him an advantage in rebuilding those relationships. Really high football IQ, great wheels and can spin it. 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). Note: This article will be updated regularly so check back to get the latest updates on roster changes as Virginia Tech prepares for the 2023 season. Drones has three years of eligibility remaining. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Conner has late Day 3 value as a potential backup., He was given a prospect rating of 5.82 - which defines him as an "Average backup or Special Teamer. 237, WR / What Is Virginia Tech Getting In Kyron Drones? Though both are 6-foot-2, joining the 6-5 Felton, getting bigger wasnt necessarily a primary objective of the Hokies coaches. "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. Lets get to work #NewHome pic.twitter.com/zvIhIcrD1B, Chance Fitzgerald (@itschancefitz) December 16, 2022. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. OT / Virginia Tech basketball has picked up its first commitment of the 2024 recruiting cycle. 4 player in the state. Offensive lineman Lance Williams, a Tennessee Mr. Football for his classification, was the first commitment in the class from Alcoa, south of Knoxville. Cotman was once considered one of the top players in Virginia, and if you go back and watch him in high school, he is a really good football player. The Hokies added four offensive linemen. David Cunningham will have a story at the end of the day on Wednesday to recap Techs December signees, and Chris Coleman will have a columnas well. Gabriel Williams Remains Highly-Coveted By Virginia Tech, The Virginia Tech 2023 Class In The Half-Star System, Alex Taylor Includes Virginia Tech In Top 7, Amir Jackson Picks Up Virginia Tech Offer, Virginia Tech Adds JUCO DE James Jennette, Virginia Tech Football Junior Days, Part 2, Virginia Tech Football Junior Days, Part 1, Chanz Wiggins Takes In Virginia Tech Again, Bodie Kahoun Picks Up Virginia Tech Offer, Ari Watford Preparing For Visit To Virginia Tech. Findlayter is the No. Coney could also play linebacker, but it sounds like the plan is to stick in the backfield. Period. Pry said Tech has three or four spots its looking to bolster. A true legacy who can play. We know all of these guys have the ability to cover.. He will start somewhere in Virginia Techs secondary for multiple seasons. Welcome to Virginia Tech Football Recruiting Signing Day Central for the Class of 2023. Four Virginia high school coaches share their impressions of Brent Pry, how Virginia Tech slipped recruiting the state, the importance of keeping players home, plus more. For more details about the site, including a list of TechSideline.com staff, see our About page. NA 135 140. The highest-ranked in-state signee Tech had was cornerback Antonio Cotman Jr., the 16th-ranked player in the 247Sports Composite. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6-5 / But getting the Hokies back in good standing with the top-tier prospects is a process, one Pry and his staff set about remedying last winter, with travel clinics in hotbed areas around the state and meet-and-greets to show high school coaches that Tech, which had lost some standing within the borders under Justin Fuente, was being genuine. The Hokies wanted to add talent to the wide receiver position, and they certainly did. Conner has played in 61 games, starting every game over the last four seasons. 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. READ MORE, Bodie Kahoun recently picked up an offer from Virginia Tech, and the Roanoke native will be in Blacksburg tonight. Felton is a bigger-bodied receiver that Techs lacked in recent years, listed at 6-foot-5, 210 pounds. The Virginia Tech Hokies picked up their 10th commitment in the 2023 recruiting class Tuesday when Tavorian Copeland made his decision. Hailing from north of Charlotte . This is whats behind it. Woodson is a fun player with good size and speed, who many believe ends up at linebacker. 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. 8 Virginia Tech Wrestling Travels To Raleigh For ACC Tournament By: Jack Brizendine | March 2, 2023 5-10 / 6-7 / 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. Hes confident. The numbers always work out (funny how that happens), but its clear that this is a pretty substantial overhaul to last years roster. Just a lot goes into it, so its easy to get excited when they jump on there and theyre signed, sealed and delivered.. Hes going to make us better. In order to create the most comprehensive Team Recruiting Ranking without any notion of bias, 247Sports Team Recruiting Ranking is solely based on the 247Sports Composite Rating. 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. 10 ranked all-time Virginia Tech Hokie in career tackles. All Hokie, All the Time. The plans are for him to go on scholarship in January of 2024, though how the numbers shake out could push up those plans. I dont want somebody thats afraid of competition. The Hokies signed 25 players last week and could sign a few more before national signing day in February. READ MORE, Thomas Dale 2025 athlete Shamari Earls recently picked up an offer from Virginia Tech, and he will visit next month. We still have a couple needs were trying to fill, he said. (Virginia Tech sports photography) On early signing day, 25 prospects from the class of 2023 signed their NLIs with Virginia Tech football: 13 on offense and 12 on defense. 197, OT / And Florida State made a late push for linebacker Caleb Woodson. Another outstanding prospect from Highland Springs, Heath is electric and could figure into the mix in 2023 as a slot receiver. More than anything, we wanted to get guys who had good production, Mines said. Jonathan Pennix and Krystian Williams are athletes who could start out on either side of the ball. 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On Friday, Sierra Canyon (Calif.) four-star small forward AJ . Payoute barely played before taking a medical retirement in March, while Robinson was a 2 1/2-year starter at receiver and punt return star before transferring to Kentucky last year. 270, LB / 6-4 / 318, DL / 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. 34 nationally, according to the 247Sports team composite rankings. 6-2 / Find the latest updates on Virginia Tech's roster below. Presented by. 6-0 / Thanks for the effort, fellas! That doesnt mean were not going to sign some guys from outside we did, and we will but an emphasis on homegrown talent. Start blasting Metallica's "Enter Sandman." The Virginia Tech Hokies just added one of the top running backs in the country to their 2022 recruiting class as four-star running back Ramon Brown . In between on Tuesday will be a column on the 2023 Virginia Tech football schedule that is going to be released tonight (Monday). Felton is a big-play guy who, along with Jennings, gives the Hokies two quality veterans to line up outside in 2023. Krystian Williams is another who could move around. You have ball skills, theyre usually pretty quick twitch, the short-area quickness. The four highest-rated recruits for Tech are from outside of the state, with Mr. Football in West Virginia, offensive lineman Layth Ghannam, leading the way. Prys strategy for some may be to take a player you usually wouldnt take to rebuild some trust within that specific school or region. Antonio Cotman was a late flip from Boston College. Tech landed Kyron Drones on the transfer market, a former four-star QB who spent the past two seasons with Baylor. Jason Abbey is a defensive end from Richmond that has coaches excited. The last one who fit the bill was defensive tackle Tim Settle from the 2015 class. Here are Techs offensive additions in the past two weeks: WR: Jennings (transfer), Fitzgerald (HS), Greene (HS). All original material and images are copyrighted by TechSideline.com and may not be reused or reprinted without permission. Prys focus upon his hiring was to rebuild relationships within the Commonwealth. "We're having some exit interviews with certain guys, portal conversations," Coach Pry said during a press conference in late November. READ MORE, Ari Watford will be one of the top prospects in the state in the 2025 class. But for now, Techs riding some good waves heading into the early signing period that begins Wednesday. The Lady Hokies shine after a break, and trounce, throttle, and outscore the Miami Hurricanes in the ACC Tournament Quarterfinals. 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. From analyzing Techs 2023 class, you see a heavy emphasis on Virginia and the Hokies making some noise in regional states, such as Tennessee, Maryland, West Virginia and South Carolina. It was a great year for two former Hokies. 6-6 / Editor. READ MORE No. What we learned about Virginia Tech's Class of 2023 as the early signing period began Wednesday, with 25 prep players and four transfers. He and Drones struck up a fast relationship during their visit, and both committed. I love to see receivers play defense, especially in high school, show some physicality, show that theyll play on special teams. Since the end of the season, seven of the eight commitments the Hokies have gotten either from the transfer portal or the high school ranks have been on offense, which makes sense, given Techs struggles on that side of the ball last season. 295, TE / 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. 259, OT / Pennix is another local standout from Appomattox. The 6-foot 202-pound play-maker has played safety, nickel and cornerback in his Virginia Tech career. The Virginia Tech Hokies wrapped up the early signing period last week feeling pretty good about the 2023 recruiting class. Football Nov 11 TBA. He is perhaps the most important player in this class. 247Sports employs a staff of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite . 236, RB / We really like the way he rushes the quarterback, Pry said. 6-6 / Hes the No. Add in Jennings out of ODU and its been a very good month for receivers coach Fontel Mines. 6-5 / Those are the rankings to focus on as they combine the different recruiting services. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. After a showy signing day ceremony, the hay is in the barn now, with Pry finalizing his first full class with the Hokies, a group that ranks 35th in the 247Sports Composite and sixth in the ACC, not far from Virginia Techs historical norm. 191, RB / Period. The Hokies didnt venture west into Tennessee often in the latter Beamer years and signed just five players from the state during Justin Fuentes six seasons, most notably linebacker Jaden Keller in 2021. It just so happened to fall in place that we kind of killed two birds with one stone. Well have a good look at things this spring.. READ MORE, Virginia Tech hosted arguably the top prospect in the state of Virginia last weekend for their second Junior Day event. Drones was a hot commodity and gives the Hokies and offensive coordinator Tyler Bowen the type of passer who can run his offense; that should be RPO-heavy. Ghannam, Arena and Lance Williams all had late interest from the outside but stuck with the Hokies and Rudolph. The Hokies ended up adding four transfers in the early period who should reshape competitions at their respective positions quarterback Kyron Drones out of Baylor, defensive lineman Darian Varner out of Temple and receivers Jennings and Felton from ODU and Norfolk State, respectively. This guys going to make Grant better. 240. 180, QB / The Hokies have 15 players who will enroll in January, with 11 from the high school ranks and all four the transfers. The secondary class is a fun group. 6-4 / VTScoop - Virginia Tech Hokies Football and Recruiting Stay up to date with all the Virginia Tech Hokies sports news, recruiting, transfers, and more at 247Sports.com 247Sports. Because what offenses do is they try to attack you when you have weaknesses in coverage. Id like to get a bona fide pass rusher off the edge, a proven guy that can win more one-on-one battles, Pry said. . Theres a fairly even split between safeties (Johnson, Krystian Williams and Phillips) and cornerbacks (Lovett, Fleming, Cotman and Thomas Williams), though the Hokies preference is simply for players who can cover at any spot in the secondary like last year with Mansoor Delane, who came in as a safety and ended up starting and thriving at cornerback. And you go down the road and theres a coach youve known for 20 years and you can say, Tell me about that guy. And he says, Coach, thats a heck of a ball player. Shannon Lewis. 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. Coney was a late flip who looks the part. 6-1 / BLACKSBURG, Va. So this is what recruiting momentum feels like? 2022 Virginia Tech Football Commitment List Total Commitments 24 Hes a leader. Jennings averaged over 1,000 yards and caught 14 touchdown passes the past two seasons at ODU, despite missing three games at the end of last year with an injury. He'll visit Blacksburg for Junior Day next weekend. TSL) is an independent publication that is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by Virginia Tech or the Virginia Tech Athletic Department. While he may not stick at corner, he could make an impact at safety or linebacker, depending on how much size he adds. 220, WR / S. Caleb Hardy Eagle's Landing (Mcdonough, GA) 6-3 / 182. Thomas Williams is a sensational athlete and could also figure into the mix here. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use. New Virginia Tech football offer: Deuce Walker. 6-0 / Note: We are told that Ezekiel Wimbush, previously listed as a commitment, is currently preferred walk-on status. There is a lot to like and build on with Virginia Techs 2023 recruiting class. He will be a starter wherever he lands. Stevens will probably end up at defensive end, and, like Abbey, be a pretty good one. GO HOKIES!!! In addition to Drones, the Hokies signed two high school quarterbacks, bringing Dylan Wittke and Pop Watson into the fold. Virginia Tech added Baylor transfer QB Kyron Drones. Football Nov 18 TBA. 250, S / 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. 195, CB / While theres always positional flexibility to consider with many of these athlete types coming in, particularly with the Hokies need for offensive playmakers, its not far-fetched to see a DB class that includes Cotman, Cameren Fleming, Braylon Johnson, Thomas Williams and Dante Lovett. 310. 6-1 / Early signing day is Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. -, WR / 205, RB / Its been a while since Tech had an All-ACC caliber player who was a consensus top-five in-state prospect. 6-4 / 61 receiver, coming off a season in which he had 85 catches for 1,268 yards and 14 TDs for Nolensville (Tenn.) High. -, QB / Heath looks like a future star. 6-2 / The Hokies have not had many top-five in-state signees in any of the major recruiting sites lately, so Cotmans addition is welcomed. 215, QB / And you want guys that want to compete. READ MORE, 2024 in-state target Chanz Wiggins was in Blacksburg on Monday night, and he's become very familiar with Virginia Tech. 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. I think thats definitely going to help us on the perimeter, being longer, being faster and being more consistent.. 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. The Hokies were competing at the Lone Star State Invitational this weekend. The 6-foot-1 wide receiver has over 20 scholarship offers and is the No. 233, Edge / LB. 6-0 / It helps the quarterback not have to be as accurate. You can win those jump balls, 80-20, is what I call it. William Watson III Springfield Central (Springfield, MA) 6-0 / 175. - 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. Hell likely play tackle with the Hokies. 6-2 / Its the second consecutive season Tech has been ranked in that neighborhood after middling to forgettable classes in 2021 (44th) and 2020 (76th). And I believe we can win an ACC championship with this formula. The Hokies picked up defensive end Darian Varner, formerly of Temple, who has multiple years of eligibility remaining. North Carolina was all over cornerback Cam Fleming in the final two weeks. 5-10 / Its not easy, Pry said of the juggling act of adding three quarterbacks in a class. Drones immediately enters the battle for the starting spot, with Wittke, an early commitment from a powerhouse Georgia program in Buford, and Watson, a scintillating late addition out of Massachusetts who flipped from Nebraska earlier this month, getting into the developmental pipeline. -, CB / Their parents, especially, have an appreciation for where Virginia Techs been, and they understand what this program can be.. Email Address. They worked late to flip a couple of players who committed elsewhere and came close. Virginia Tech football knows its 2023 schedule. 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. Lovett and Fleming are also players who had attention from other schools but maintained their pledges to the Hokies. The Virginia Tech Hokies essentially wrapped up the 2023 recruiting class last month during the early signing period. Both look like future starters at cornerback for the Hokies. Ali Jennings, from Highland Springs High School, spent two years at West Virginia and the previous two years at Old Dominion. 1. For more details about the site, including a list of TechSideline.com staff, see our About page. @CoachPryVT @coachscott33 @BappNAinEZBino @adamgorney @RivalsFriedman @EdOBrienCFB pic.twitter.com/SrtfDYNLja, Antonio Hazen Cotman Jr. (@CotmanHazen) December 18, 2022, Cotmans addition bolsters whats turning into a pretty good haul in the secondary for the Hokies. It wouldnt be shocking to see both play early in their career. Cameron Clark Makes First Virginia Tech Visit. Cotman was the latest defensive player the Hokies snagged. Varner has been dealing with a foot injury, but if healthy, he will be Virginia Techs best pass rusher immediately. Duke, Virginia Tech offer 2025 top-75 QB George MacIntyre. He misses too many tackles due to risky angles and struggles coming to balance in the open field. Signed Letter of Intent (15) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Chance Fitzgerald Nolensville (Nolensville, TN) Here are three areas that should give Hokie fans hope. 6-2 / 455 player nationally and No. TechSideline.Com S. TyLyric Coleman Dan River (Ringgold, VA) 6-3 / 175. 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. His style of play is reminiscent of former Penn . Football Dec 2 TBA. 10 Virginia Tech Hokies Trade Wins and Losses with No.9 Texas. Cornerback: Dante Lovett, Cameren Fleming, Antonio Cotman Jr. Safety: Mose Phillips, Braylon Johnson, Caleb Woodson, Athlete: Thomas Williams, Jonathan Pennix, Tralon Mitchell. Executive Assistant to the Head Coach. The results were positive, particularly around Richmond, receivers coach Fontel Mines territory, where Tech landed seven prospects eight if you include ODU transfer Ali Jennings III. The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. Grant Wells did not have a good initial season in Blacksburg, but in reality, he was the Hokies' best option . 230, LB / One concern for the Hokies is they didnt do enough on the defensive line. Hes going to challenge them whenever they need to be challenged.. In the spring, the Hokies made a point of hitting every school in the state. 5-11 / CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Life Christian Academy (Colonial Heights, VA), Clarkson Football North (Mississauga, ON), RB / Virginia Tech. The rest of the commits are in alphabetical order by last name. In the composite rankings, Adams is. Baylor is from Radford, and his combination of size and speed is exciting. He has compiled 314 total tackles (207 solo), 21.0 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, 4 interceptions, 23 passes defensed, 4 forced fumbles and one block. 220, OT / 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). With a Burst of Energy, Brent Pry Throws All-Out Blitz at Virginia's Recruiting Trails. We want to reach out and make sure you hear it from us first. Associate AD, Chief of Staff. 205, CB / Im home!!! This is why were making this decision. Area Code 540. The highly versatile defensive back has played nearly every position in the Hokies' backfield dating back to 2018. On Saturday, Conner will complete the drill portion of the NFL Combine with the Bench Press before departing Indianapolis. On3 Football Recruiting. (D-lineman Rashaud Pernell signed but did not enroll, ending up at Liberty.). - / March 3, 2023 9:10 am CT. Peyton Lewis, a running back prospect from the 2024 recruiting class, picked up an offer from the Alabama coaching staff on Thursday. Liz Kitleys 53rd double-double, matched by Taylor Soules double-double, and G sinks 5 Threes! Again, its about being transparent and open and honest and having conversations ahead of time. Thats two receiver additions from Tennessee this month, with the Hokies also landing Greene, a former Cincinnati commit, whos from Powell, just outside of Knoxville. Montavin Quisenberry Picks Up Virginia Tech Offer, Grant Karczewski Spurns UVA Ties To Walk On At Virginia Tech, Joshua Clarke Sees VT Again, Closes In On Cuts. 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. 210, IOL / The second and third-best prospects . It helps when you can go to an area and theres a young man youre interested in that youre getting to know, Pry said. Odds & lines subject to change. Several schools out there went hard after a few Hokies commitments. . After veterans Hanson, Moore and Clements, the most experienced linemen on the roster are Schick (58 snaps) and a pair of freshmen, Braelin Moore (81) and Xavier Chaplin (27). Receiver Cole Beck, defensive tackles Norell Pollard and Mario Kendricks and defensive end Pheldarius Payne could also come back for another season.
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