BLACKSBURG, Va. So this is what recruiting momentum feels like? It was a great year for two former Hokies. Mose Phillips was a late addition and will be an outstanding college player. . Youve got to be able to have people to do that. Receiver and ACC champion sprinter Cole Beck will run track again this spring, then see how things how shake out before a determination is made about his football career. TSL) is an independent publication that is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by Virginia Tech or the Virginia Tech Athletic Department. 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. At 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, the Life Christian Academy product has good size for a defensive back and is one of the more intriguing prospects in the class, just based on the diversity of his ranking. This site utilizes responsive web design, which renders the site properly on all platforms (PC, tablet, mobile). 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. I would expect him to redshirt and develop a bit before he plays. READ MORE, Kyron Drones is a quarterback transfer from Baylor who got meaningful snaps in one game for the Bears. That doesnt mean were not going to sign some guys from outside we did, and we will but an emphasis on homegrown talent. The Hokies 2023 class ranks No. 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. Prys focus upon his hiring was to rebuild relationships within the Commonwealth. He has that mentality to play this position at a high level.. It helps the quarterback not have to be as accurate. 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. Another defensive back: Though Tech did plenty of work restocking the defensive backfield, Pry wants a bridge between the vets and youngsters. DaWain Lofton can play the slot, while others like Tucker Holloway and Xayvion Bradshaw push for time in the lineup. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. Copeland is a 6-foot-4, 195-pound from Appomattox. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. The Hokies did plenty of work in Tennessee in this class, an area that Tech hasnt tapped into all that much in recent years, getting four signees from the Volunteer State. 6-2 / We needed somebody to come in here and compete with Grant (Wells). -, WR / 5-10 / And I believe we can win an ACC championship with this formula. Tim Sullivan HokieHaven. 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. For more details about the site, including a list of TechSideline.com staff, see our About page. Presented by. Cotman was the latest defensive player the Hokies snagged. NC State. 6-6 / 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. GO HOKIES!!! Virginia Tech has offered Salisbury (N.C.) 2024 cornerback Deuce Walker. This is a guy whos going to bring a different demeanor from what we have, Mines said. But now we got a third guy in the mix. Enjoy! The 6-foot 202-pound play-maker has played safety, nickel and cornerback in his Virginia Tech career. QB. Hes confident. 2023 Virginia Tech Football Commitment List Total Commitments 26 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. Pry, whose years at Penn State gave him an advantage in rebuilding those relationships. A ranking of the 2023 Best College Football Players in West Virginia. Boston College. 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. Hes the No. 231-4132. 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. Jason Abbey is a defensive end from Richmond that has coaches excited. Grant Wells did not have a good initial season in Blacksburg, but in reality, he was the Hokies' best option . He will be a starter wherever he lands. Krystian Williams is another who could move around. The No. Stevens will probably end up at defensive end, and, like Abbey, be a pretty good one. 233, Edge / 6-2 / I think thats definitely going to help us on the perimeter, being longer, being faster and being more consistent.. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. READ MORE, 2024 tight end Amir Jackson picked up a Virginia Tech offer recently, and he's had early conversations with Tyler Bowen. I also wouldnt be shocked if Pry looks for a defensive tackle via the transfer portal. That thing will probably double over the next several days with it officially opening on Monday (December 5). Football Dec 2 TBA. 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. Virginia Tech Football Transfer Tracker: Winter 2022-2023 By VTScoop247 Jan 13, 5:00 PM 207 Virginia Tech Head Coach Brent Pry expects roster turnover this offseason as he attempts to. 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. Cornerback: Dante Lovett, Cameren Fleming, Antonio Cotman Jr. Safety: Mose Phillips, Braylon Johnson, Caleb Woodson, Athlete: Thomas Williams, Jonathan Pennix, Tralon Mitchell. 200, IOL / (Courtesy of Virginia Tech Athletics). The Virginia Tech Hokies wrapped up the early signing period last week feeling pretty good about the 2023 recruiting class. The Hokies picked up defensive end Darian Varner, formerly of Temple, who has multiple years of eligibility remaining. -, IOL / 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. The NFL Combine runs from Tuesday, February 28 through Monday, March 6. 180, QB / In addition to Drones, the Hokies signed two high school quarterbacks, bringing Dylan Wittke and Pop Watson into the fold. It just so happened to fall in place that we kind of killed two birds with one stone. Lovett and Fleming are also players who had attention from other schools but maintained their pledges to the Hokies. I had him in an all-star game or I coached him at camp or I went to college with his mom and dad. Those are the relationships that are meaningful, when you can get as much information about a guy to make sure youre taking the right kid, that youre doing the right thing.. Felton is a big-play guy who, along with Jennings, gives the Hokies two quality veterans to line up outside in 2023. 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. Football Nov 25 TBA. 280, PRO / 6-2 / Takye Heath is a player to watch. And for some of those players, Pry either flipped from other schools or beat some good competition to land those signatures. His brother played for Pry at Penn State, and he had other options, but that relationship with Pry was good for the Hokies. He will start somewhere in Virginia Techs secondary for multiple seasons. The secondary class is a fun group. There were no last-second decommitments or signing day swings and misses, a welcome change from recent years, and the Hokies even had a few surprises up their sleeves for the public, with a pair of transfers, defensive end Darian Varner and receiver DaQuan Felton, and high school safety Mose Phillips announcing their intentions to sign with Tech on Wednesday. Tech landed Kyron Drones on the transfer market, a former four-star QB who spent the past two seasons with Baylor. You have ball skills, theyre usually pretty quick twitch, the short-area quickness. 205, CB / So the investments real. 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. We still have a couple needs were trying to fill, he said. The Virginia Tech Hokies essentially wrapped up the 2023 recruiting class last month during the early signing period. He is another player who was undervalued. TechSideline.com (a.k.a. He has good size for a receiver at 6-foot-3, 184 pounds. Offensive lineman Lance Williams, a Tennessee Mr. Football for his classification, was the first commitment in the class from Alcoa, south of Knoxville. 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. The Hokies signed 25 players last week and could sign a few more before national signing day in February. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. All-New 24/7 Sports News Network: Stream Now! S. Caleb Hardy Eagle's Landing (Mcdonough, GA) 6-3 / 182. READ MORE, Ari Watford will be one of the top prospects in the state in the 2025 class. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. In addition to key transfers in quarterback Kyron Drones and receiver Ali Jennings III, the Hokies have gotten six high school commitments this month, with four coming from players who are among the top-six ranked recruits in Techs class receivers Chance Fitzgerald (2) and Ayden Greene (3), cornerback Antonio Cotman Jr. (5) and quarterback Pop Watson (6). 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. 305, / 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. They can do a lot of different things with their bodies, so having those qualities is a plus for me. 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Will Virginia Tech Soon Break Through In Ohio? 6-3 / 206, WR / 10 Virginia Tech Hokies Trade Wins and Losses with No.9 Texas. 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. Greene (Knoxville), Fitzgerald (Nashville) and Phillips (Nashville) all came on board this month. 6-4 / That quarterback rooms going to look a little different right out of the gate come January 18th, Pry said. Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; . I dont want somebody thats afraid of competition. 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. All four have legit size and Ghannam could play early in his career. Football Nov 11 TBA. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. OT / All three will enroll in January, adding some juice to spring ball at the position. 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. Lets get to work #NewHome pic.twitter.com/zvIhIcrD1B, Chance Fitzgerald (@itschancefitz) December 16, 2022. 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. 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. Over the final month heading into the early signing period, Pry picked up commitments from six high school players and four transfers. He was a hybrid linebacker-defensive back in both 2019 and 2020, registering a bulk of his . Stay tuned for updates as Chamarri Conner takes on the 2023 NFL Combine. 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. The last one who fit the bill was defensive tackle Tim Settle from the 2015 class. The final transfer was speedy 6-foot-4 wide receiver Quan Felton from Norfolk State. The Hokies currently have 19 commitments in their 2023 recruiting class, which will probably grow a little bit here. 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. The recruiting classes for the champions of both . NA 135 140. But at the same time, we have to be better in that area.. Thanks for the effort, fellas! Chance Fitzgerald and Ayden Greene were late additions as the Hokies had to beat out some good programs to land both. Spring practice updates Recruiting news NFL Draft . The Hokies had circled him as a possibility before he went in the portal, so once he officially put his name out there, offensive coordinator Tyler Bowen had done his homework and was the first coach Drones welcomed on an in-home visit. Varner has been dealing with a foot injury, but if healthy, he will be Virginia Techs best pass rusher immediately. Michael Hazel. I can see both playing in 2023. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use. 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. Its been a while since Tech had an All-ACC caliber player who was a consensus top-five in-state prospect. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). This is why were making this decision. 5-9 / 2023 Virginia Tech Athletics - All Rights Reserved. Be sure to follow our coverage of National Signing Day on Twitter:Tech Sideline,Chris Coleman,Will Stewartand David Cunningham. PUBLISHER. It helps when you can go to an area and theres a young man youre interested in that youre getting to know, Pry said. 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. 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. READ MORE, Kentucky tight end Willie Rodriguez has added six scholarship offers since February 1, including an offer from Virginia Tech. 150. Bodie Kahoun recently picked up an offer from Virginia Tech, and the Roanoke native will be in Blacksburg tonight. 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. Area Code 540. Related: Virginia Tech DB Chamarri Conner receives a pre-Combine draft score. 6-1 / He'll visit Blacksburg for Junior Day next weekend. 215, QB / Felton is from Portsmouth. William Watson III Springfield Central (Springfield, MA) 6-0 / 175. The good thing about that position is they have the same qualities, Mines said. S. TyLyric Coleman Dan River (Ringgold, VA) 6-3 / 175. Hes going to make sure those guys are doing extra. I love to see receivers play defense, especially in high school, show some physicality, show that theyll play on special teams. I really like this group. Woodson is a fun player with good size and speed, who many believe ends up at linebacker. 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). 6-2 / While he may not stick at corner, he could make an impact at safety or linebacker, depending on how much size he adds. Another outstanding prospect from Highland Springs, Heath is electric and could figure into the mix in 2023 as a slot receiver. 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. Watsons size was a detriment to some, but turn on the film, and you see an electric runner with a strong arm. 250, LB / Find the latest updates on Virginia Tech's roster below. Executive Assistant to the Head Coach. Email Address. READ MORE No. 
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Some of them had other head coaches sitting on their couch in their living room, Hokies coach Brent Pry said. The 6-foot-1 wide receiver has over 20 scholarship offers and is the No. As much as I like the cornerback class, I equally like the safeties. - 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. 305, DL / 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. 6-2 / 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. Drones has three years of eligibility remaining. All signing day graphics are by Giovanni Heater, and all signing day videos were produced by Nick Brown. Theres no such thing as 50-50. The Lady Hokies shine after a break, and trounce, throttle, and outscore the Miami Hurricanes in the ACC Tournament Quarterfinals. 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 . A true legacy who can play. Virginia Tech basketball has picked up its first commitment of the 2024 recruiting cycle. 5-10 / Dec 20, 2022 31 BLACKSBURG, Va. So this is what recruiting momentum feels like? -, QB / 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. Ali Jennings, from Highland Springs High School, spent two years at West Virginia and the previous two years at Old Dominion. It used to be a team would get past the New Year and have a pretty. READ MORE, Virginia Tech signed JUCO defensive end James Jennette on Wednesday, per his announcement on social media. Jonathan Pennix and Krystian Williams are athletes who could start out on either side of the ball. 5-9 / FB Recruiting Six players I am most excited to see during spring ball for Virginia Tech VIP Evan G. Watkins FB Recruiting Top target Keylen Adams returns to Virginia Tech VIP Evan G.. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. The plans are for him to go on scholarship in January of 2024, though how the numbers shake out could push up those plans. 6-4 / 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. 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. The Hokies wanted to add talent to the wide receiver position, and they certainly did. Theres 80-20 in my room. He and Drones struck up a fast relationship during their visit, and both committed. The first order of business at the combine was the measurement portion, on Friday morning, where the Virginia Tech defensive back verified his frame. 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. LB. He'll visit Blacksburg for Junior Day next weekend. Tight end Nick Gallo, linebacker Alan Tisdale and safety Nasir Peoples had previously announced theyd come back. 220, OLB / 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. 0.8714. But for now, Techs riding some good waves heading into the early signing period that begins Wednesday. 318, DL / Antonio Cotman was a late flip from Boston College. 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. The rest of the commits are in alphabetical order by last name. On Saturday, Conner will complete the drill portion of the NFL Combine with the Bench Press before departing Indianapolis. READ MORE, Despite being a UVA legacy, Grant Karczewski will walk-on at Virginia Tech after specific advice from his parents. Virginia Tech football: A look at the Hokies 2023 recruiting class, 2023 NFL Scouting Combine: Virginia Tech safety Chamarri Conner with an impressive day, Virginia Tech football: 2 former Hokies named 2 of the NFLs top 101 players. We want to reach out and make sure you hear it from us first. 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. Several schools out there went hard after a few Hokies commitments. I think hes proven. Length offers the quarterback a little bit easier target. Thomas Williams is a sensational athlete and could also figure into the mix here. 195, CB / While no one will confuse Virginia Tech's incoming class with. Virginia Tech Hokies Defensive Back Chamarri Conneris participating in the 2023 NFL Combine, looking to boost his stock ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. We've got a lot of those conversations, I think I've got 33 or 34 meetings scheduled over the next couple of days.". Coney was a late flip who looks the part. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 207, TE / The Virginia Tech Hokies picked up their 10th commitment in the 2023 recruiting class Tuesday when Tavorian Copeland made his decision. Thats not to say the Hokies landed top local talent, as ranked by the recruiting sites, in Virginia. 6-6 / 285, DL / Hes the first tight end/H-back in the class after Tech took three last year DaeQuan Wright, Harrison Saint Germain and Gosnell.