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. 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). 6-4 / . Weve got to be better at that position. 310, LB / Really high football IQ, great wheels and can spin it. The receiver group rounded out late with the additions out of Tennessee of both Ayden Greene, a one-time Cincinnati commit, and Chance Fitzgerald. Varner has been dealing with a foot injury, but if healthy, he will be Virginia Techs best pass rusher immediately. Projecting the depth chart By Andy Bitter Jan 4, 2023 38 BLACKSBURG, Va. New year, new roster and an evolving one at that. 6-2 / "The portal is going to be active, as we all know. The 6-foot 202-pound play-maker has played safety, nickel and cornerback in his Virginia Tech career. 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. By: Joe Lanza. READ MORE, Virginia Tech has had a lot of highly-touted visitors on campus over the last week. However, Aycen Stevens is a name to know. 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. 6-0 / 5-10 / Hell likely play tackle with the Hokies. Caleb Woodson is another who had interest from others. We recruit defensive backs. And for some of those players, Pry either flipped from other schools or beat some good competition to land those signatures. It helps when you can go to an area and theres a young man youre interested in that youre getting to know, Pry said. 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. 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. 6-3 / -, IOL / Find the latest updates on Virginia Tech's roster below. He offers consistency, Mines said. 0.8786. 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. Stay tuned for updates as Chamarri Conner takes on the 2023 NFL Combine. Nine scholarship players have already gone into the portal. While Cotman holds a No. Felton is a bigger-bodied receiver that Techs lacked in recent years, listed at 6-foot-5, 210 pounds. Here are Techs offensive additions in the past two weeks: WR: Jennings (transfer), Fitzgerald (HS), Greene (HS). The speed and pattern matching, great, but the ball skills are above average. He is another player who was undervalued. The Hokies wanted to add talent to the wide receiver position, and they certainly did. For our in-house analysis of each signee for Virginia Tech, check out our videos on YouTube. A ranking of the 2023 Best College Football Players in West Virginia. Hes a triple-threat guy, Pry said. 200, IOL / CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. OT / READ MORE, Ari Watford will be one of the top prospects in the state in the 2025 class. 455 player nationally and No. Cameron Clark Makes First Virginia Tech Visit. 1. Will these recent good fortunes pay off down the line? More than anything, I think hes going to push these guys on and off the field. All original material and images are copyrighted by TechSideline.com and may not be reused or reprinted without permission. Lord Botetourt Contingent Makes The Trip Tech Sidelines content of this years signing day includes a podcast around 3:30 p.m. Jennings is an instant No. READ MORE, 2024 in-state target Chanz Wiggins was in Blacksburg on Monday night, and he's become very familiar with Virginia Tech. 6-2 / Overall, the Hokies signed 13 players from Virginia, and three of the four transfers are from the Commonwealth. 233, Edge / We know all of these guys have the ability to cover.. Theres 80-20 in my room. ET on YouTube. - 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. 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. 191, RB / Hes the first tight end/H-back in the class after Tech took three last year DaeQuan Wright, Harrison Saint Germain and Gosnell. 6-0 / The Hokies like the new additions on the offensive line, wide receiver and the defensive backfield. StubHub Ticket Marketplace, AAA Travel Center & Info, English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park Fan Guide, ACCN ACC Network, Video Library presented by COX, Virginia Tech Sports Network Radio Affiliates, Sport Psychology/Counseling and Athletic Mental Performance, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). What we sold them on is, we dont necessarily recruit just corners and safeties. 1 player in the state in the 2024 class, according to 247Sports' in-house rankings. Youve got to be able to have people to do that. READ MORE, Despite being a UVA legacy, Grant Karczewski will walk-on at Virginia Tech after specific advice from his parents. 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. I dont want somebody thats afraid of competition. Offensive lineman Lance Williams, a Tennessee Mr. Football for his classification, was the first commitment in the class from Alcoa, south of Knoxville. Ali Jennings, from Highland Springs High School, spent two years at West Virginia and the previous two years at Old Dominion. 6-1 / Recruit images were posted here as NLIs were received see the area below the table. They'll all decide what's best for them individually in the upcoming weeks. Cornerback: Dante Lovett, Cameren Fleming, Antonio Cotman Jr. Safety: Mose Phillips, Braylon Johnson, Caleb Woodson, Athlete: Thomas Williams, Jonathan Pennix, Tralon Mitchell. All Hokie, All the Time. 6-5 / 6-2 / Im home!!! 6-6 / "We're having some exit interviews with certain guys, portal conversations," Coach Pry said during a press conference in late November. He will start somewhere in Virginia Techs secondary for multiple seasons. And I think he has a chip on his shoulder. Thats not to say the Hokies landed top local talent, as ranked by the recruiting sites, in Virginia. 215, QB / In the spring, the Hokies made a point of hitting every school in the state. 8 Virginia Tech Wrestling Travels To Raleigh For ACC Tournament By: Jack Brizendine | March 2, 2023 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. - / Well have a good look at things this spring.. 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. You have ball skills, theyre usually pretty quick twitch, the short-area quickness. The secondary class is a fun group. We still have a couple needs were trying to fill, he said. 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. 788 37 8. This years class is loading up on defensive backs. 259, OT / A running back: Malachi Thomas is back, but hes coming off an injury-plagued season, and Tech struggled to run the ball physically with anybody else. (Courtesy of Virginia Tech Athletics). 34 nationally, according to the 247Sports team composite rankings. 185, RB / He will be a starter wherever he lands. On Friday, Sierra Canyon (Calif.) four-star small forward AJ . 4 player in the state. 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. 6-4 / Try a week on us. 13 Miami at Virginia Tech, Six players I am most excited to see during spring ball for Virginia Tech, Top target Keylen Adams returns to Virginia Tech, Offered TE Cameron Clark talks Virginia Tech visit, connection with Tyler Bowen, Two-sport standout James Nesta locks in seven March visits, Bodie Kahoun opens March with a return to Virginia Tech, Deuce Walker is building a relationship with Virginia Tech, Offered TE Willie Rodriguez excited to check out Virginia Tech, Five coaches Brent Pry could target to replace Joe Rudolph, Live Updates: Virginia Tech 75, Florida State 52 - Second Half, Game Chat: Virginia Tech hosts Florida State, 2023 Spring football game schedule, practice dates, Five Virginia Tech players that could see their stock rise this spring, '25 IMG CB looking forward to visiting Virginia Tech. Krystian Williams is another who could move around. GO HOKIES!!! We needed somebody to come in here and compete with Grant (Wells). Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Krystian Williams Collegiate School (Richmond, VA) So the investments real. Bodie Kahoun recently picked up an offer from Virginia Tech, and the Roanoke native will be in Blacksburg tonight. ", Chamarri Conner Interview on Coverage, Favorite Position, Why he plays Football, Chammari Conner says he met with the Dallas Cowboys, Tuesday, February 28 - Registration, Pre-Exam, Orientation, Team Interviews, Wednesday, March 1 - General Medical Exam, Pre-ordered Studies, Team Interviews, Thursday, March 2 - Orthopedic Examination, Media Interviews, NFLPA Meeting, Team Interviews, Friday, March 3 - Measurements, On-field workout, Saturday, March 4 - Bench Press, Broadcast Interviews, Depart Indianapolis. Coney could also play linebacker, but it sounds like the plan is to stick in the backfield. Coney was a late flip who looks the part. Virginia Tech football is putting a stamp on its 2023 signing class with as good of a finish as you could. ('2023-02-23 11:46:09 -0600') }} football Edit. He misses too many tackles due to risky angles and struggles coming to balance in the open field. Its there. 230, LB / It used to be a team would get past the New Year and have a pretty. All signing day graphics are by Giovanni Heater, and all signing day videos were produced by Nick Brown. Hailing from north of Charlotte . While he may not stick at corner, he could make an impact at safety or linebacker, depending on how much size he adds. (Gio Heater) On Monday, Virginia Tech's complete 2023 football schedule was releasedon the ACC Network. 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. Football Dec 2 TBA. 6-1 / Its infectious, Pry said. READ MORE, Within 10 minutes, 4-star linebacker Gabriel Williams had received a text message from nearly every member of Virginia Techs coaching staff. The Hokies have not had many top-five in-state signees in any of the major recruiting sites lately, so Cotmans addition is welcomed. 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. The 6-foot 202-pound play-maker has played safety, nickel and cornerback in his Virginia Tech career. The numbers always work out (funny how that happens), but its clear that this is a pretty substantial overhaul to last years roster. Hes got all the attributes we were wanting. The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. Virginia Tech added Baylor transfer QB Kyron Drones. READ MORE, Virginia Tech was the first P5 program to offer Ohio offensive lineman Jake Wheelock, and he will visit Blacksburg this weekend. Thanks for the effort, fellas! Felton is from Portsmouth. 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. DaWain Lofton can play the slot, while others like Tucker Holloway and Xayvion Bradshaw push for time in the lineup. 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. His size, athleticism and football IQ had him extremely undervalued. 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. Prys focus upon his hiring was to rebuild relationships within the Commonwealth. 6-3 / Prys strategy for some may be to take a player you usually wouldnt take to rebuild some trust within that specific school or region. 310. It shows that theyll block and find ways to contribute to the team.. 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. And while well see if hes actually that big listed heights and weights on recruiting sites are hardly unimpeachable its a body type Techs lacking now that Kaleb Smith is in the transfer portal. Those are the rankings to focus on as they combine the different recruiting services. Early signing day is Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. NC State. 231-4132. Later on Friday afternoon at 3 P.M., Conner will participate in the Defensive Back drills. All original material and images are copyrighted by TechSideline.com and may not be reused or reprinted without permission. Odds & lines subject to change. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. The Hokies currently have 19 commitments in their 2023 recruiting class, which will probably grow a little bit here. 12/19/2022. 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. Our Signing Day 2023 coverage is presented by: We uploaded one-minute long videos for each recruit to a playlist on YouTube. All four have legit size and Ghannam could play early in his career. - / Virginia Tech's 2023 National Signing Day class ranks as the sixth best in the ACC according to 247Sports Composite and Rivals. 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. In the composite rankings, Adams is. 6-4 / READ MORE, Kyron Drones is a quarterback transfer from Baylor who got meaningful snaps in one game for the Bears. 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. 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. This is a guy whos going to bring a different demeanor from what we have, Mines said. There is still work to do in Northern Virginia and the 757, but Pry and his staff are off to a terrific start. 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. Findlayter is the No. Lovett and Fleming are also players who had attention from other schools but maintained their pledges to the Hokies. Over the final month heading into the early signing period, Pry picked up commitments from six high school players and four transfers. On Saturday, Conner will complete the drill portion of the NFL Combine with the Bench Press before departing Indianapolis. 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. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use. He can be a power runner pretty early in his Virginia Tech career. Hes a twitchy guy, and particularly when he gets closer to the football, he was a problem for people.. The Hokies locked up his commitment late Tuesday night, springing it as a surprise on signing day. Its Post Season Accolade Time for the Virginia Tech Hokie Womens Basketball Team. 270, LB / 2023 Virginia Tech Athletics - All Rights Reserved. In between on Tuesday will be a column on the 2023 Virginia Tech football schedule that is going to be released tonight (Monday). 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. Another new head coach, Brent Pry, also had a successful recruiting cycle for Virginia Tech with the fifth-best recruiting class in the ACC. Eligible to return for a super-senior season (awaiting decision). 6-5 / While no one will confuse Virginia Tech's incoming class with. Baylor is from Radford, and his combination of size and speed is exciting. Signed Letter of Intent (15) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Chance Fitzgerald Nolensville (Nolensville, TN) Executive Assistant to the Head Coach. It sounds like the Hokies want to see him begin at receiver, but I like him as a cornerback. 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. The speed and pattern matchingarentgreat, but the ball skills are above average. Enjoy! 285, DL / 210, IOL / They worked late to flip a couple of players who committed elsewhere and came close. 5-10 / The recruiting classes for the champions of both . 5-9 / However, most of the heavy lifting has been done, and any further additions will likely come through the transfer portal. 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). "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. Welcome to Virginia Tech Football Recruiting Signing Day Central for the Class of 2023. Fitzgerald was the most recent offensive addition, committing to the Hokies on Friday. 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. Tralon Mitchell is another who could up at running back, wide receiver, or on defense. 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. The Virginia Tech Hokies essentially wrapped up the 2023 recruiting class last month during the early signing period. Some of them had other head coaches sitting on their couch in their living room, Hokies coach Brent Pry said. For more details about the site, including a list of TechSideline.com staff, see our About page. 6-1 / A true legacy who can play. Welcome to Virginia Tech Football Recruiting Signing Day Central for the Class of 2023. I think they appreciate that were trying to do this with guys from our footprint, and specifically with guys from the state of Virginia. Antonio Cotman was a late flip from Boston College. Email Address. 5-9 / I also wouldnt be shocked if Pry looks for a defensive tackle via the transfer portal. 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. Welcome to Virginia Tech Football Recruiting Signing Day Central for the Class of 2022. Early signing day is Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6-6 / TSL) is an independent publication that is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by Virginia Tech or the Virginia Tech Athletic Department. I love to see receivers play defense, especially in high school, show some physicality, show that theyll play on special teams. Two of the Upstate's finest high school football players are part of the Virginia Tech football 2023 recruiting class - and they happen to be cousins. Signed. QB. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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.
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