READ MORE, Virginia Tech was the first P5 program to offer Ohio offensive lineman Jake Wheelock, and he will visit Blacksburg this weekend. For our in-house analysis of each signee for Virginia Tech, check out our videos on YouTube. ('2023-02-23 11:46:09 -0600') }} football Edit. 5-10 / READ MORE, Thomas Dale 2025 athlete Shamari Earls recently picked up an offer from Virginia Tech, and he will visit next month. Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; SportsLine; MaxPreps; Shop; . Varner is a 6-foot-2, 280-pound first-team All-AAC pick from Temple, where he had 7.5 sacks last year. Dante Lovett and Cameren Fleming were two of my favorites in this class. 
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, Virginia Tech Sports Network Radio Affiliates, Sport Psychology/Counseling and Athletic Mental Performance, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). How long has it been since the Hokies have had these kinds of feel-good vibes around signing day? 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. READ MORE, Despite being a UVA legacy, Grant Karczewski will walk-on at Virginia Tech after specific advice from his parents. All six could reasonably be considered starting candidates next season. Early signing day is Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. 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. 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. The Virginia Tech Hokies wrapped up the early signing period last week feeling pretty good about the 2023 recruiting class. He offers consistency, Mines said. We've got a lot of those conversations, I think I've got 33 or 34 meetings scheduled over the next couple of days.". 6-0 / READ MORE, Virginia Tech hasn't signed an Ohio recruit since 2014, but with most of Ohio falling within the 6-hour radius, that should change. All high school NLIs received are listed below. Area Code 540. Duke, Virginia Tech offer 2025 top-75 QB George MacIntyre. 250, S / 180, QB / Virginia Tech Head Coach Brent Pry expects roster turnover this offseason as he attempts to rebuild the Hokies roster by way of the transfer portal and the 2023 recruiting class. 6-4 / For more details about the site, including a list of TechSideline.com staff, see our About page. 6-4 / He was a hybrid linebacker-defensive back in both 2019 and 2020, registering a bulk of his time at the coined 'Whip' position. 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. 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. 5-9 / 207, TE / 220, OLB / Odds & lines subject to change. This is whats behind it. The last one who fit the bill was defensive tackle Tim Settle from the 2015 class. 191, RB / Grant Wells did not have a good initial season in Blacksburg, but in reality, he was the Hokies' best option . 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. And I think he has a chip on his shoulder. Receiver Cole Beck, defensive tackles Norell Pollard and Mario Kendricks and defensive end Pheldarius Payne could also come back for another season. @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. He is perhaps the most important player in this class. 6-0 / 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. (Top photo: Courtesy of Virginia Tech Athletics). Early signing day is Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. Spring practice updates Recruiting news NFL Draft . GO HOKIES!!! (Courtesy of Virginia Tech Athletics). Behind the scenes of Virginia Tech's recruiting celebration: We want this to be special. The Virginia Tech Hokies picked up their 10th commitment in the 2023 recruiting class Tuesday when Tavorian Copeland made his decision. DaWain Lofton can play the slot, while others like Tucker Holloway and Xayvion Bradshaw push for time in the lineup. Mose Phillips was a late addition and will be an outstanding college player. 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. 5-11 / CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. OT / He finishes in the record-book as the No. Jonathan Pennix and Krystian Williams are athletes who could start out on either side of the ball. 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. 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. On Friday, Sierra Canyon (Calif.) four-star small forward AJ . They worked late to flip a couple of players who committed elsewhere and came close. 195, CB / TechSideline.Com
Some of them had other head coaches sitting on their couch in their living room, Hokies coach Brent Pry said. Virginia Tech Hokies Defensive Back Chamarri Conneris participating in the 2023 NFL Combine, looking to boost his stock ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. 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. 215, QB / I really like this group. Joe Spears 01/23/23. 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. 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. A true legacy who can play. Presented by, 2024 tight end Cameron Clark took his first visit to Virginia Tech in late January after picking up a December offer. Signed Letter of Intent (15) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Chance Fitzgerald Nolensville (Nolensville, TN) 220, WR / Jennings is an instant No. The Hokies were competing at the Lone Star State Invitational this weekend. It sounds like the Hokies want to see him begin at receiver, but I like him as a cornerback. Ghannam, Arena and Lance Williams all had late interest from the outside but stuck with the Hokies and Rudolph. 300, LB / Length offers the quarterback a little bit easier target. 280, PRO / Meanwhile, guys like Heath, Pennix and Marcell Baylor showed plenty of versatility in high school, excelling on both sides of the ball. READ MORE, Within 10 minutes, 4-star linebacker Gabriel Williams had received a text message from nearly every member of Virginia Techs coaching staff. 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. 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. Its Post Season Accolade Time for the Virginia Tech Hokie Womens Basketball Team. Woodson is a fun player with good size and speed, who many believe ends up at linebacker. 328, LB / But the staff has connections that way too, with defensive coordinator Chris Marve having played and coached at Vanderbilt, sam linebackers coach Shawn Quinn playing collegiately at Carson-Newman and with a number of past coaching jobs in Tennessee and Pry himself with stints at Memphis and Vanderbilt. Ali Jennings, from Highland Springs High School, spent two years at West Virginia and the previous two years at Old Dominion. READ MORE, Virginia Tech hosted arguably the top prospect in the state of Virginia last weekend for their second Junior Day event. On3 Football Recruiting. TSL) is an independent publication that is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by Virginia Tech or the Virginia Tech Athletic Department. The plans are for him to go on scholarship in January of 2024, though how the numbers shake out could push up those plans. 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. Varner has been dealing with a foot injury, but if healthy, he will be Virginia Techs best pass rusher immediately. 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. 305, / TSL) is an independent publication that is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by Virginia Tech or the Virginia Tech Athletic Department. Brent Pry and the Hokies signed 25 prospects to their 2023 class on Wednesday. (D-lineman Rashaud Pernell signed but did not enroll, ending up at Liberty.). On Saturday, Conner will complete the drill portion of the NFL Combine with the Bench Press before departing Indianapolis. 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. Prys strategy for some may be to take a player you usually wouldnt take to rebuild some trust within that specific school or region. However, Aycen Stevens is a name to know. 231-4132. The highly versatile defensive back has played nearly every position in the Hokies' backfield dating back to 2018. 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. It just so happened to fall in place that we kind of killed two birds with one stone. It shows that theyll block and find ways to contribute to the team.. Early signing day is Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. - / Presented by. 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. He committed on Sunday, three days after he decommitted from Boston College and a day after an official visit in Blacksburg. 210, IOL / 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. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. All-New 24/7 Sports News Network: Stream Now! 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). The Hokies added four offensive linemen. Much of this incoming class is about development. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. Hes got all the attributes we were wanting. Another defensive back: Though Tech did plenty of work restocking the defensive backfield, Pry wants a bridge between the vets and youngsters. READ MORE, Bodie Kahoun recently picked up an offer from Virginia Tech, and the Roanoke native will be in Blacksburg tonight. ** The Early 2023 Signing Day is concluded. 6-2 / 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Lewis plays running back at Salem High School in Salem, Virginia. 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.. Virginia Tech football knows its 2023 schedule. TechSideline.com (a.k.a. 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. You can access the playlist below, beginning with Dante Lovetts video, and stepping through all 25 videos. 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. (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. 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. 259, OT / By: Joe Lanza. We really like the way he rushes the quarterback, Pry said. Its been a while since Tech had an All-ACC caliber player who was a consensus top-five in-state prospect. That quarterback rooms going to look a little different right out of the gate come January 18th, Pry said. 4 player in the state. 455 player nationally and No. In the composite rankings, Adams is. 150. Try a week on us. READ MORE Ari Watford Preparing For Visit To Virginia Tech By: Jason Stamm | January 20, 2023 Ari Watford will be one of the top prospects in the state in the 2025 class. This is why were making this decision. The Hokies 2023 class ranks No. Conner has played in 61 games, starting every game over the last four seasons. The Hokies picked up defensive end Darian Varner, formerly of Temple, who has multiple years of eligibility remaining. Its infectious, Pry said. If Joe Rudolph picks them, you should like them, too. Hes going to challenge them whenever they need to be challenged.. The commentary is also linked in the Our Take column of the table below. Virginia. Football Nov 25 TBA. 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. Eligible to return for a super-senior season (awaiting decision). All original material and images are copyrighted by TechSideline.com and may not be reused or reprinted without permission. 285, DL / 1 player in the state in the 2024 class, according to 247Sports' in-house rankings. 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. Enjoy! Virginia Tech Football Recruiting Virginia Tech football: Hokies land 4-star JUCO pass-rusher James Jennette Jennette is a promising edge rusher. Dec 20, 2022 31 BLACKSBURG, Va. So this is what recruiting momentum feels like? READ MORE, Virginia Tech signed JUCO defensive end James Jennette on Wednesday, per his announcement on social media. Really high football IQ, great wheels and can spin it. 2023 Virginia Tech Athletics - All Rights Reserved. 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. Virginia Tech football is putting a stamp on its 2023 signing class with as good of a finish as you could. Commit The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. All signing day graphics are by Giovanni Heater, and all signing day videos were produced by Nick Brown. 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. 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. 2023 Virginia Tech Football Schedule | FBSchedules.com Virginia Tech Football Schedule OVERALL 0-0 ACC 0-0 By purchasing tickets using the affiliate links below, you'll help support. 5-10 / Cornerback: Dante Lovett, Cameren Fleming, Antonio Cotman Jr. Safety: Mose Phillips, Braylon Johnson, Caleb Woodson, Athlete: Thomas Williams, Jonathan Pennix, Tralon Mitchell. The Hokies currently have 19 commitments in their 2023 recruiting class, which will probably grow a little bit here. Email Address. 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. This years class is loading up on defensive backs. The NFL Combine runs from Tuesday, February 28 through Monday, March 6. Shannon Lewis. Hailing from north of Charlotte . Football Nov 18 TBA. 197, OT / More than anything, I think hes going to push these guys on and off the field.
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