By: Joe Lanza. Shannon Lewis. Duke, Virginia Tech offer 2025 top-75 QB George MacIntyre. Antonio Cotman was a late flip from Boston College. Virginia Tech football is putting a stamp on its 2023 signing class with as good of a finish as you could. Virginia Tech football: Hokies hosting a big recruit this weekend He and Drones struck up a fast relationship during their visit, and both committed. North Carolina was all over cornerback Cam Fleming in the final two weeks. With a Burst of Energy, Brent Pry Throws All-Out Blitz at Virginia's Recruiting Trails. GO HOKIES!!! This is why were making this decision. We've got a lot of those conversations, I think I've got 33 or 34 meetings scheduled over the next couple of days.". 190, DL / The 247Sports' NCAA Transfer Portal Database can be found here, Cornerback DJ Harvey announced he plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal 11/28, Defensive end Mattheus Carroll announced he plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal - 12/2, Defensive end Lakeem Rudolph announced he plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal - 12/4, Defensive tackle Desmond Mamudi announced he plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal - 12/4, Cornerback Armani Chatman has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal - 12/5, Wide Receiver Kaleb Smith has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal - 12/5, Walk-on long snapper Enzo Anthony has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal - 12/5, Linebacker Keshon Artis has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal - 12/5, Walk-on wide receiver Tink Boyd has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal - 12/5, Walk-on wide receiver Will Kakavitsashas entered the NCAA Transfer Portal - 12/5, Quarterback Jason Brown has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal - 12/5, Walk-onlinebacker Tyler Matheny has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal - 12/5, Defensive End Eli Adams has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal - 12/6, Safety Nasir Peoplesannounced he will return for the 2023 season. All high school NLIs received are listed below. The Virginia Tech Hokies wrapped up the early signing period last week feeling pretty good about the 2023 recruiting class. 205, RB / The highly versatile defensive back has played nearly every position in the Hokies' backfield dating back to 2018. READ MORE, Kyron Drones is a quarterback transfer from Baylor who got meaningful snaps in one game for the Bears. Though both are 6-foot-2, joining the 6-5 Felton, getting bigger wasnt necessarily a primary objective of the Hokies coaches. 205, DL / 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. Lewis plays running back at Salem High School in Salem, Virginia. Early signing day is Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. The Hokies signed pairs of players from two state powerhouse high schools: Highland Springs (safety Braylon Johnson and receiver Takye Heath) and Appomattox (receiver Jonathan Pennix and linebacker Tavorian Copeland). 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. 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. Hammer plays at North Cross in Roanoke. Hes the first tight end/H-back in the class after Tech took three last year DaeQuan Wright, Harrison Saint Germain and Gosnell. While he may not stick at corner, he could make an impact at safety or linebacker, depending on how much size he adds. READ MORE, Kentucky tight end Willie Rodriguez has added six scholarship offers since February 1, including an offer from Virginia Tech. TSL) is an independent publication that is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by Virginia Tech or the Virginia Tech Athletic Department. Theres a little bit of a gap between the old guys and this group, he said. PUBLISHER. Prys strategy for some may be to take a player you usually wouldnt take to rebuild some trust within that specific school or region. 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. . (Top photo: Courtesy of Virginia Tech Athletics). 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. The high schoolers are Watson and Wittke at quarterback, running back Jeremiah Coney, Greene and Baylor at receiver, offensive lineman Layth Ghannam, Hannes Hammer and Williams, defensive end Ishmael Findlayter and Cotman and Phillips at defensive back. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. Try a week on us. The Lady Hokies shine after a break, and trounce, throttle, and outscore the Miami Hurricanes in the ACC Tournament Quarterfinals. 200, IOL / And I believe we can win an ACC championship with this formula. Presented by. The Portsmouth product is a former basketball player who didnt start playing football until his junior year, earning a camp offer from Norfolk State, where he caught 67 passes for 1,062 yards and nine touchdowns the past two years, with seven scores last season. 197, OT / Duke is next. 6-3 / -, WR / Thats not to say the Hokies landed top local talent, as ranked by the recruiting sites, in Virginia. He is another player who was undervalued. S. Caleb Hardy Eagle's Landing (Mcdonough, GA) 6-3 / 182. While its unclear how many of the soon-to-be signees will get on the field early, its clear from the Hokies recent push that theyre focusing on reshaping the offense, particularly the receiver room. 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. 6-5 / On Friday, Sierra Canyon (Calif.) four-star small forward AJ . The 6-foot-2, 260-pound Varner was a first-team All-AAC performer at Temple in 2022 and can slide inside on passing downs. The Hokies like the new additions on the offensive line, wide receiver and the defensive backfield. Lets break down Techs high-school class by position: Watson was a late flip and has a chance to be Virginia Techs successor to Drones if things go according to plan. 6-0 / TechSideline.Com Virginia Tech football recruiting: Hokies land another offensive line We just know more about these guys. 6-4 / I think hes proven. Early signing day is Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. TechSideline.com (a.k.a. ('2023-02-23 11:46:09 -0600') }} football Edit. He is perhaps the most important player in this class. 6-4 / He committed on Sunday, three days after he decommitted from Boston College and a day after an official visit in Blacksburg. 310. - / My background is man coverage, man-press coverage, aggressive., cornerbacks coach Derek Jones said. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Krystian Williams is another who could move around. Fitzgerald was the most recent offensive addition, committing to the Hokies on Friday. He misses too many tackles due to risky angles and struggles coming to balance in the open field. 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. Felton is a bigger-bodied receiver that Techs lacked in recent years, listed at 6-foot-5, 210 pounds. This time around, the focus was more on the perimeter, with Tech signing seven defensive backs and seven receivers, some with positional versatility to possibly end up on either side of the ball. 5-10 / I thought it was tough when we got Jason (Brown) and Grant last year at the same time. Virginia Tech recruiting: Who did Hokies sign? How did Brent Pry do in More than anything, I think hes going to push these guys on and off the field. 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. Ghannam, Arena and Lance Williams all had late interest from the outside but stuck with the Hokies and Rudolph. 5-9 / #8 Virginia Tech Hokies Dominate Miami to Reach the ACC Tournament Semi-Finals: 68-42. Will Virginia Tech Soon Break Through In Ohio? 6-1 / 32 among NCAA FBS programs (per Rivals ). 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. Virginia Tech Releases 2023 Football Schedule "We're having some exit interviews with certain guys, portal conversations," Coach Pry said during a press conference in late November. Virginia Tech 2023 Football Commits - 247Sports 250, S / Its infectious, Pry said. 328, LB / Baylor is from Radford, and his combination of size and speed is exciting. Pry, whose years at Penn State gave him an advantage in rebuilding those relationships. I would expect him to redshirt and develop a bit before he plays. Greene (Knoxville), Fitzgerald (Nashville) and Phillips (Nashville) all came on board this month. Virginia Tech 2023 Football Prospects - 247Sports Privacy Policy | Terms of Use. Receiver Cole Beck, defensive tackles Norell Pollard and Mario Kendricks and defensive end Pheldarius Payne could also come back for another season. So the investments real. Associate AD, Chief of Staff. However, Aycen Stevens is a name to know. 190, LB / 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. Woodson is a fun player with good size and speed, who many believe ends up at linebacker. READ MORE, Ari Watford will be one of the top prospects in the state in the 2025 class. 231-4132. 270, LB / The Hokies were competing at the Lone Star State Invitational this weekend. Heath looks like a future star. Gambling problem? Virginia Tech Football Junior Days, Part 1 A true legacy who can play. Much of this incoming class is about development. The Hokies signed 25 players last week and could sign a few more before national signing day in February. In between on Tuesday will be a column on the 2023 Virginia Tech football schedule that is going to be released tonight (Monday). 61 receiver, coming off a season in which he had 85 catches for 1,268 yards and 14 TDs for Nolensville (Tenn.) High. Here are Techs offensive additions in the past two weeks: WR: Jennings (transfer), Fitzgerald (HS), Greene (HS). The Virginia Tech Hokies wrapped up the early signing period last week feeling pretty good about the 2023 recruiting class. Jennings is an instant No. Jason Abbey is a defensive end from Richmond that has coaches excited. 6-7 / Just a lot goes into it, so its easy to get excited when they jump on there and theyre signed, sealed and delivered.. He can be a power runner pretty early in his Virginia Tech career. Each recruit is weighted in the rankings according to a, Readers familiar with the Gaussian distribution formula will note that we use a varying value for. Youve got to be able to have people to do that. In order to get under the limit with all the players the Hokies still hope to land or could pursue in the future, it wouldnt be surprising if that number doubles by the end of spring. Another new head coach, Brent Pry, also had a successful recruiting cycle for Virginia Tech with the fifth-best recruiting class in the ACC. And I tell the staff all the time: Nobody can know more about the kids in Virginia than us.. 207, TE / 0.8786. By Bryan D. Manning December 12, 2022. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. All-New 24/7 Sports News Network: Stream Now! READ MORE, In-state cornerback Joshua Clarke has visited Virginia Tech six times, and he's close to narrowing his list. Because what offenses do is they try to attack you when you have weaknesses in coverage. I dont want somebody thats afraid of competition. 1 wide receiver for the Hokies and a four-star transfer. 6-5 / Virginia Tech. ** The Early 2023 Signing Day is concluded. 247Sports employs a staff of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite . On Saturday, Conner will complete the drill portion of the NFL Combine with the Bench Press before departing Indianapolis. 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. 623 55 9. The Hokies wanted to add talent to the wide receiver position, and they certainly did. 6-3 / Thomas Williams is a sensational athlete and could also figure into the mix here. 6-2 / Findlayter is the No. In addition to some final high school targets, the Hokies are still pursuing several transfers Temple defensive lineman Darian Varner and Norfolk State receiver DaQuan Felton are a couple to watch in the short term, with former five-star Tony Grimes out of UNC an automatic take if Tech were somehow able to beat out some heavyweights and convince him to come here. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). They worked late to flip a couple of players who committed elsewhere and came close. 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. 220, OT / Lovett and Fleming are also players who had attention from other schools but maintained their pledges to the Hokies. Virginia Tech football is putting a stamp on its 2023 signing class with as good of a finish as you could have asked for from head coach Brent Pry in his first real recruiting cycle. 6-6.5 / Welcome to Virginia Tech Football Recruiting Signing Day Central for the Class of 2022. In the spring, the Hokies made a point of hitting every school in the state. The Hokies currently have 19 commitments in their 2023 recruiting class, which will probably grow a little bit here. READ MORE, Virginia Tech signed JUCO defensive end James Jennette on Wednesday, per his announcement on social media. 180, QB / (As someone whos technically coming in as a walk-on, the Hokies couldnt comment publicly on him, thus his absence from Wednesdays signing day fanfare.). As much as I like the cornerback class, I equally like the safeties. Over the final month heading into the early signing period, Pry picked up commitments from six high school players and four transfers. 6-1 / 231-4132. 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. Hokies add 25 signees, welcome three transfers on National Signing Day 6-1 / I truly think hes undervalued and becomes a good player for the Hokies early in his career. 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. Jonathan Pennix and Krystian Williams are athletes who could start out on either side of the ball. Arena is Virginia Tech's fourth commitment for 2023, joining offensive linemen Lance Williams (Alcoa, Tennessee) and Hannes Hammer (Roanoke, Virginia via Germany and defensive end Jason. He was a hybrid linebacker-defensive back in both 2019 and 2020, registering a bulk of his time at the coined 'Whip' position. 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. Some of them had other head coaches sitting on their couch in their living room, Hokies coach Brent Pry said. 2023 Football Schedule - Virginia Tech Athletics Virginia Tech basketball has picked up its first commitment of the 2024 recruiting cycle. I can see both playing in 2023. 2023 Virginia Tech Athletics - All Rights Reserved. 6-4 / Virginia Tech Hokies Football Recruiting News | On3.com 282, RB / Here are some key takeaways from signing day: Virginia Techs class has a distinctly Virginia flavor to it, with 16 of the 29 total signees having played their high school ball in the commonwealth. Pry said the Hokies are still pursuing some transfers in the first week of January who could still be spring semester enrollees, with three on the docket to make official visits as of now. I think in this cycle, they understand we meant it. Football Dec 2 TBA. 210, IOL / Johnson had other options before committing to Virginia Tech but chose the Hokies. 16 ranking the state in the 247Sports Composite, making him the top-ranked player from Virginia in the Hokies class, hes much more well-regarded by Rivals, which lists him as a four-star recruit and the No. READ MORE, Alex Taylor has made multiple trips to Virginia Tech, and recently included the Hokies in his top seven schools. I think thats definitely going to help us on the perimeter, being longer, being faster and being more consistent.. READ MORE Watsons size was a detriment to some, but turn on the film, and you see an electric runner with a strong arm. The numbers always work out (funny how that happens), but its clear that this is a pretty substantial overhaul to last years roster. He offers consistency, Mines said. 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. 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). Drones has three years of eligibility remaining. (Gio Heater) On Monday, Virginia Tech's complete 2023 football schedule was releasedon the ACC Network. (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. 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. Thats why we call them cheetahs., What you want to do is you want to be able to get your secondary to the point where youve got guys with corner skills at every position. 250, LB / The Hokies now have six confirmed seniors who are taking advantage of their additional year of eligibility from the COVID-19 season. And you want guys that want to compete. They include: A defensive end: With Varner likely to play tackle, Tech has a need on the edge, especially with last years top pass rusher, TyJuan Garbutt, graduating. Virginia Techs Elizabeth Kitley pulls down her second ACC player of the year award, Georgia Amoore and Taylor Soule get team honors, and Tech gets ready for Selection Sunday. Virginia Tech Hokies DB Chamarri Conner takes on the 2023 NFL Combine Thanks for the effort, fellas! It wouldnt be shocking to see both play early in their career. And I think he has a chip on his shoulder. Another outstanding prospect from Highland Springs, Heath is electric and could figure into the mix in 2023 as a slot receiver. Will Virginia Tech have a lot of roster turnover? Transfer portal QB Area Code 540. (Jerome Miron / USA Today), Twenty-nine players signed with the Hokies on Wednesday. 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. 8 Virginia Tech Wrestling Travels To Raleigh For ACC Tournament By: Jack Brizendine | March 2, 2023 6-2 / Theres no such thing as 50-50. 1. There are probably going to be more, but the Post season conference awards are a big deal for the players that win them. There is a lot to like and build on with Virginia Techs 2023 recruiting class. Stevens will probably end up at defensive end, and, like Abbey, be a pretty good one. Boston College. Wimbush did a bit of everything last year for Stone Bridge, sometimes playing quarterback and sometimes lining up out wide. Signed. 6 Virginia at North Carolina, Highlights: No. The Hokies 2023 class ranks No. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. While On3 rates him as the No. Those are the rankings to focus on as they combine the different recruiting services. Eligible to return for a super-senior season (awaiting decision). @CoachPryVT @TylerBowen @CoachShawnQuinn @HokiesFB pic.twitter.com/tCR903bBkM, Zeke Wimbush (@zekewimbush7) December 19, 2022. 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. Lets get to work #NewHome pic.twitter.com/zvIhIcrD1B, Chance Fitzgerald (@itschancefitz) December 16, 2022. By Tim Weaver | February 27, 2023 1:37 pm ET. - / Hes a twitchy guy, and particularly when he gets closer to the football, he was a problem for people.. LB. The final transfer was speedy 6-foot-4 wide receiver Quan Felton from Norfolk State. Though none is ranked better than a three-star prospect in the 247Sports Composite, all four are 652nd or higher nationally, boosting what had been a solid but not spectacular class in the final month, with the Hokies now up to 34th in the national team rankings and sixth in the ACC. Copeland is a 6-foot-4, 195-pound from Appomattox. Braylon Johnson is the son of Highland Springs head coach and former Virginia Tech cornerback Loren Johnson. Overall, the Hokies signed 13 players from Virginia, and three of the four transfers are from the Commonwealth. READ MORE, TechSideline.Com Dec 20, 2022 31 BLACKSBURG, Va. So this is what recruiting momentum feels like? Theres 80-20 in my room. @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. Hes a leader. Ishmael Findlayter Commits To Virginia Tech - TechSideline.com Pry said Tech has three or four spots its looking to bolster. It was a great year for two former Hokies. 2023 Virginia Tech Football Commitment List Total Commitments 26 Virginia Tech added Baylor transfer QB Kyron Drones. All four have legit size and Ghannam could play early in his career. Since the conclusion of the 2022 season, Conner has participated in the 2023 Reese's Senior Bowland has prepared himself for the NFL Combine. 2023 Virginia Tech Football Schedule | FBSchedules.com 12/19/2022. Ishmael Findlayter, Linebacker: Tavorian Copeland, Aycen Stevens. Virginia Tech Football Recruiting Virginia Tech football: Hokies land 4-star JUCO pass-rusher James Jennette Jennette is a promising edge rusher. Both look like future starters at cornerback for the Hokies. In fact, 12 of the high school signees from Virginia were ranked 20th or lower in the state, with Penn State (six of the top 10) and North Carolina (five of the top 20) at the forefront of the poachers. Football Nov 25 TBA. This years class is loading up on defensive backs. (Courtesy of Virginia Tech Athletics). 6-4 / 0.8714. He was a hybrid linebacker-defensive back in both 2019 and 2020, registering a bulk of his . All three will enroll in January, adding some juice to spring ball at the position. 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. 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. 788 37 8. Virginia Tech Football Class of 2022 Signing Day Central - TechSideline.com Try a week on us. More than anything, we wanted to get guys who had good production, Mines said. Here are three areas that should give Hokie fans hope. New Nebraska coach Matt Rhule made a show of making his first offer on the job to cornerback Dante Lovett. 1 ranked player in Ontario, per 247. 5-9 / 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. Hes a triple-threat guy, Pry said. If allowed to develop for two years, Watson could be a terrific college quarterback. Brent Pry and the Hokies signed 25 prospects to their 2023 class on Wednesday. In the composite rankings, Adams is. 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Life Christian Academy (Colonial Heights, VA), Clarkson Football North (Mississauga, ON), RB / 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). He'll visit Blacksburg for Junior Day next weekend. So a guy that can supply some depth and come in and be a rotational guy, give us a chance to develop this young group.. 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.
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