By Bryan D. Manning December 12, 2022. 300, S / 250, S / And you want guys that want to compete. 300, LB / Tight end Nick Gallo, linebacker Alan Tisdale and safety Nasir Peoples had previously announced theyd come back. Signed. 295, TE / 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. 191, RB / Brent Pry and the Hokies signed 25 prospects to their 2023 class on Wednesday. Let's take a closer look at who visited. 233, Edge / Bodie Kahoun recently picked up an offer from Virginia Tech, and the Roanoke native will be in Blacksburg tonight. Thomas Williams is a sensational athlete and could also figure into the mix here. It sounds like the Hokies want to see him begin at receiver, but I like him as a cornerback. 6-5 / Greene (Knoxville), Fitzgerald (Nashville) and Phillips (Nashville) all came on board this month. 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. The 6-foot 202-pound play-maker has played safety, nickel and cornerback in his Virginia Tech career. And certain areas are listening, as it seems Prys early work is already paying off in Richmond. 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. You can access the playlist below, beginning with Dante Lovetts video, and stepping through all 25 videos. 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. TSL) is an independent publication that is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by Virginia Tech or the Virginia Tech Athletic Department. 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. Ghannam, Arena and Lance Williams all had late interest from the outside but stuck with the Hokies and Rudolph. Overall, the Hokies signed 13 players from Virginia, and three of the four transfers are from the Commonwealth. Pennix is another local standout from Appomattox. - 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. We really like the way he rushes the quarterback, Pry said. Hailing from north of Charlotte . Their parents, especially, have an appreciation for where Virginia Techs been, and they understand what this program can be.. And I think he has a chip on his shoulder. It was a great year for two former Hokies. More than anything, we wanted to get guys who had good production, Mines said. William Watson III Springfield Central (Springfield, MA) 6-0 / 175. READ MORE, 2024 tight end Amir Jackson picked up a Virginia Tech offer recently, and he's had early conversations with Tyler Bowen. Thats not to say the Hokies landed top local talent, as ranked by the recruiting sites, in Virginia. Hes confident. Fitzgerald was the most recent offensive addition, committing to the Hokies on Friday. Welcome to Virginia Tech Football Recruiting Signing Day Central for the Class of 2023. 5-10 / Johnson had other options before committing to Virginia Tech but chose the Hokies. 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). All original material and images are copyrighted by TechSideline.com and may not be reused or reprinted without permission. Drones has three years of eligibility remaining. 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. 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. Virginia Tech football knows its 2023 schedule. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use. 6-1 / The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. 6-2 / He finishes in the record-book as the No. Head coach Brent Pry enters his second year at the helm, and the Hokies open their season vs. Old Dominion on Saturday, Sept. 2 in Blacksburg. 210, DL / Baylor is from Radford, and his combination of size and speed is exciting. The 6-foot 202-pound play-maker has played safety, nickel and cornerback in his Virginia Tech career. Really high football IQ, great wheels and can spin it. Joe Spears 01/23/23. Football Dec 2 TBA. 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). 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. A ranking of the 2023 Best College Football Players in West Virginia. Another new head coach, Brent Pry, also had a successful recruiting cycle for Virginia Tech with the fifth-best recruiting class in the ACC. on February 2, 2022, 7:20 AM | 36 comments. All Hokie, All the Time. All four have legit size and Ghannam could play early in his career. We needed somebody to come in here and compete with Grant (Wells). Watsons size was a detriment to some, but turn on the film, and you see an electric runner with a strong arm. 6-4 / 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. "We're having some exit interviews with certain guys, portal conversations," Coach Pry said during a press conference in late November. 32 among NCAA FBS programs (per Rivals ). Tech landed Kyron Drones on the transfer market, a former four-star QB who spent the past two seasons with Baylor. 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). 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. 6-6.5 / We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The Hokies locked up his commitment late Tuesday night, springing it as a surprise on signing day. READ MORE, 2024 in-state target Chanz Wiggins was in Blacksburg on Monday night, and he's become very familiar with Virginia Tech. 1 player in the state in the 2024 class, according to 247Sports' in-house rankings. Welcome to Virginia Tech Football Recruiting Signing Day Central for the Class of 2022. 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. Conner has played in 61 games, starting every game over the last four seasons. Virginia Tech basketball has picked up its first commitment of the 2024 recruiting cycle. The Hokies should prioritize the defensive line in 2024. Will these recent good fortunes pay off down the line? Mose Phillips was a late addition and will be an outstanding college player. 205, DL / We know all of these guys have the ability to cover.. 285, DL / If he does return, likely in a special teams capacity, he wouldnt be on scholarship, though hes marketable enough that Tech could pursue NIL opportunities for him. READ MORE No. You have ball skills, theyre usually pretty quick twitch, the short-area quickness. 8 Virginia Tech Wrestling Travels To Raleigh For ACC Tournament By: Jack Brizendine | March 2, 2023 While he may not stick at corner, he could make an impact at safety or linebacker, depending on how much size he adds. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound Drones was Techs top transfer quarterback target. The No. 190, DL / 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. 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. I can see both playing in 2023. 1. The Hokies added four offensive linemen. Length offers the quarterback a little bit easier target. Its there. 215, QB / He offers consistency, Mines said. Visit our message boards:TSL Recruiting Board (TSL Pass)TSL Football Board. 185, RB / 5-9 / 6-0 / 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. It wouldnt be easy after Justin Fuente ignored the state for years. Meanwhile, guys like Heath, Pennix and Marcell Baylor showed plenty of versatility in high school, excelling on both sides of the ball. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. - / Thanks for the effort, fellas! 5-9 / 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. He committed on Sunday, three days after he decommitted from Boston College and a day after an official visit in Blacksburg. That means the Hokies need to have another wave of attrition at some point, be it when the new semester starts in January or later once spring ball concludes and a second transfer window opens up, just to get to the 85 max number. 6-2 / Krystian Williams is another who could move around. But now we got a third guy in the mix. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. All-New 24/7 Sports News Network: Stream Now! 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. His style of play is reminiscent of former Penn . 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. 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. Theres no such thing as 50-50. 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. This is why were making this decision. 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. 220, OT / 197, OT / 1 ranked player in Ontario, per 247. It helps the quarterback not have to be as accurate. Its been a while since Tech had an All-ACC caliber player who was a consensus top-five in-state prospect. In his junior highlight tape, he flashes some burst and athleticism. Recruits can send in their National Letter of Intent (NLI) starting at 7 a.m. Well begin providing updates at that time, and well be here all day. Hes the first tight end/H-back in the class after Tech took three last year DaeQuan Wright, Harrison Saint Germain and Gosnell. 190, LB / 305, / 34 nationally, according to the 247Sports team composite rankings. 180, QB / Hes a twitchy guy, and particularly when he gets closer to the football, he was a problem for people.. 328, LB / LB. Virginia Tech has offered Salisbury (N.C.) 2024 cornerback Deuce Walker. Hes a triple-threat guy, Pry said. Enjoy! Cotman was the latest defensive player the Hokies snagged. Ali Jennings, from Highland Springs High School, spent two years at West Virginia and the previous two years at Old Dominion. The highly versatile defensive back has played nearly every position in the Hokies' backfield dating back to 2018. 5-11 / I think hes proven. A true legacy who can play. Find the latest updates on Virginia Tech's roster below. 6-2 / This site utilizes responsive web design, which renders the site properly on all platforms (PC, tablet, mobile). The Virginia Tech Hokies wrapped up the early signing period last week feeling pretty good about the 2023 recruiting class. 10 ranked all-time Virginia Tech Hokie in career tackles. His brother played for Pry at Penn State, and he had other options, but that relationship with Pry was good for the Hokies. READ MORE, Virginia Tech signed JUCO defensive end James Jennette on Wednesday, per his announcement on social media. Welcome to Virginia Tech Football Recruiting Signing Day Central for the Class of 2023. -, WR / He was a hybrid linebacker-defensive back in both 2019 and 2020, registering a bulk of his time at the coined 'Whip' position. 12/19/2022. 0.8714. On Friday, Sierra Canyon (Calif.) four-star small forward AJ . I think he is confident. He has that mentality to play this position at a high level.. Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; . 6-3 / Jennings and Felton help remake a receiver room that added seven new players in all Wednesday, shoring up a group that lost last years leading pass-catcher Kaleb Smith to Notre Dame. And I believe we can win an ACC championship with this formula. How long has it been since the Hokies have had these kinds of feel-good vibes around signing day? 6-1 / Pry thinks Tech secured commitments early from some undervalued players in the state who had strong senior seasons, which helped the Hokies fend off late challengers once their recruitment heated up, We came in here talking a big game about recruiting this state, he said. Duke, Virginia Tech offer 2025 top-75 QB George MacIntyre. But at the same time, we have to be better in that area.. NA 135 140. Early signing day is Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. The 6-foot-1 wide receiver has over 20 scholarship offers and is the No. 318, DL / - / Grant Wells did not have a good initial season in Blacksburg, but in reality, he was the Hokies' best option . New Virginia Tech football offer: Deuce Walker. 6-5 / 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. GO HOKIES!!! READ MORE, Kyron Drones is a quarterback transfer from Baylor who got meaningful snaps in one game for the Bears. quarterback Kyron Drones and receiver Ali Jennings III. 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. PUBLISHER. We want to reach out and make sure you hear it from us first. Ishmael Findlayter, Linebacker: Tavorian Copeland, Aycen Stevens. @CoachPryVT @TylerBowen @CoachShawnQuinn @HokiesFB pic.twitter.com/tCR903bBkM, Zeke Wimbush (@zekewimbush7) December 19, 2022. The Hokies like the new additions on the offensive line, wide receiver and the defensive backfield. 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. 6-1 / One concern for the Hokies is they didnt do enough on the defensive line. He misses too many tackles due to risky angles and struggles coming to balance in the open field. Virginia Tech is hopeful to get defensive tackle Norell Pollard back too, though nothings been finalized on that front. 61 receiver, coming off a season in which he had 85 catches for 1,268 yards and 14 TDs for Nolensville (Tenn.) High. Virginia. 197, QB / 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. Both look like future starters at cornerback for the Hokies. READ MORE He is another player who was undervalued. Early signing day is Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. Hes got all the attributes we were wanting. 305, DL / Cornerback: Dante Lovett, Cameren Fleming, Antonio Cotman Jr. Safety: Mose Phillips, Braylon Johnson, Caleb Woodson, Athlete: Thomas Williams, Jonathan Pennix, Tralon Mitchell. Ultimately, it wasnt enough. By Bryan D. Manning @BryanDManning. 205, CB / Several schools out there went hard after a few Hokies commitments. Email Address. Projecting the depth chart By Andy Bitter Jan 4, 2023 38 BLACKSBURG, Va. New year, new roster and an evolving one at that. 310, LB / READ MORE, Thomas Dale 2025 athlete Shamari Earls recently picked up an offer from Virginia Tech, and he will visit next month. And Florida State made a late push for linebacker Caleb Woodson. All high school NLIs received are listed below. 259, OT / BLACKSBURG, Va. While signing day went off without a hitch for Virginia Tech, that doesnt mean there werent some nervous moments leading up to it. 270, LB / The speed and pattern matchingarentgreat, but the ball skills are above average. For more details about the site, including a list of TechSideline.com staff, see our About page. Football Nov 11 TBA. 6-4 / 240. He is perhaps the most important player in this class. 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. It shows that theyll block and find ways to contribute to the team.. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Jennings is an instant No. Executive Assistant to the Head Coach. Football Nov 18 TBA. The plans are for him to go on scholarship in January of 2024, though how the numbers shake out could push up those plans. The final transfer was speedy 6-foot-4 wide receiver Quan Felton from Norfolk State. Lovett and Fleming are also players who had attention from other schools but maintained their pledges to the Hokies. North Carolina was all over cornerback Cam Fleming in the final two weeks. 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. Virginia Tech football is putting a stamp on its 2023 signing class with as good of a finish as you could. The Virginia Tech Hokies essentially wrapped up the 2023 recruiting class last month during the early signing period. ** The Early 2023 Signing Day is concluded. 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..
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