Offensive lineman Lance Williams, a Tennessee Mr. Football for his classification, was the first commitment in the class from Alcoa, south of Knoxville. 1 ranked player in Ontario, per 247. 6-3 / 197, OT / 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. Brent Pry and the Hokies signed 25 prospects to their 2023 class on Wednesday. READ MORE, In-state cornerback Joshua Clarke has visited Virginia Tech six times, and he's close to narrowing his list. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hes going to make sure those guys are doing extra. 5-10 / I can see both playing in 2023. The Virginia Tech Hokies essentially wrapped up the 2023 recruiting class last month during the early signing period. Some of them, you had a new head coach in the Big Ten celebrating, This is our first offer, a Virginia Tech commitment! And it went as far as guys had graphics of taking official visits to other places, which they never did. In addition to Drones, the Hokies signed two high school quarterbacks, bringing Dylan Wittke and Pop Watson into the fold. You have ball skills, theyre usually pretty quick twitch, the short-area quickness. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. The Hokies currently have 19 commitments in their 2023 recruiting class, which will probably grow a little bit here. 220, WR / 6-1 / He'll visit Blacksburg for Junior Day next weekend. 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. It wouldnt be shocking to see both play early in their career. Conner has late Day 3 value as a potential backup., has participated in the 2023 Reese's Senior Bowl, Virginia Tech DB Chamarri Conner receives a pre-Combine draft score. 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. 206, WR / 6-3 / 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. His brother played for Pry at Penn State, and he had other options, but that relationship with Pry was good for the Hokies. The 6-foot 202-pound play-maker has played safety, nickel and cornerback in his Virginia Tech career. 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. Ultimately, it wasnt enough. Some of them had other head coaches sitting on their couch in their living room, Hokies coach Brent Pry said. This years class is loading up on defensive backs. 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. TechSideline.com (a.k.a. (Photo of Brent Pry: Reinhold Matay / USA Today). Duke, Virginia Tech offer 2025 top-75 QB George MacIntyre. Tech Sidelines content of this years signing day includes a podcast around 3:30 p.m. Virginia Tech's 2023 National Signing Day class ranks as the sixth best in the ACC according to 247Sports Composite and Rivals. Cotman was the latest defensive player the Hokies snagged. S. Caleb Hardy Eagle's Landing (Mcdonough, GA) 6-3 / 182. Jennings is an instant No. 236, RB / 280, PRO / 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. 6-4 / QB. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 6-3 / 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. 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. I dont want somebody thats afraid of competition. TechSideline.com (a.k.a. 310, LB / -, QB / PUBLISHER. We still have a couple needs were trying to fill, he said. William Watson III Springfield Central (Springfield, MA) 6-0 / 175. 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. Hes the first tight end/H-back in the class after Tech took three last year DaeQuan Wright, Harrison Saint Germain and Gosnell. Just a lot goes into it, so its easy to get excited when they jump on there and theyre signed, sealed and delivered.. Its Post Season Accolade Time for the Virginia Tech Hokie Womens Basketball Team. Takye Heath is a player to watch. Both look like future starters at cornerback for the Hokies. 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. 5-10 / Montavin Quisenberry Picks Up Virginia Tech Offer, Grant Karczewski Spurns UVA Ties To Walk On At Virginia Tech, Joshua Clarke Sees VT Again, Closes In On Cuts. 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). Their parents, especially, have an appreciation for where Virginia Techs been, and they understand what this program can be.. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. By: Joe Lanza. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use. The NFL Combine runs from Tuesday, February 28 through Monday, March 6. In between on Tuesday will be a column on the 2023 Virginia Tech football schedule that is going to be released tonight (Monday). 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. Later on Friday afternoon at 3 P.M., Conner will participate in the Defensive Back drills. He is another player who was undervalued. Boston College. 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. Jonathan Pennix and Krystian Williams are athletes who could start out on either side of the ball. 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. Hailing from north of Charlotte . 205, CB / Brandon Patterson breaks down that game. (Gio Heater) On Monday, Virginia Tech's complete 2023 football schedule was releasedon the ACC Network. 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. Be sure to follow our coverage of National Signing Day on Twitter:Tech Sideline,Chris Coleman,Will Stewartand David Cunningham. The commentary is also linked in the Our Take column of the table below. Length offers the quarterback a little bit easier target. Lord Botetourt Contingent Makes The Trip Michigan, Oklahoma State and Oklahoma had shown interest in him. 6-4 / Its been a while since Tech had an All-ACC caliber player who was a consensus top-five in-state prospect. 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. Youve got to be able to have people to do that. And certain areas are listening, as it seems Prys early work is already paying off in Richmond. With a Burst of Energy, Brent Pry Throws All-Out Blitz at Virginia's Recruiting Trails. All Hokie, All the Time. 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. Coney was a late flip who looks the part. And you want guys that want to compete. @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 has that mentality to play this position at a high level.. 190, DL / By Bryan D. Manning @BryanDManning. 230, CB / 185, RB / The Hokies picked up defensive end Darian Varner, formerly of Temple, who has multiple years of eligibility remaining. Note: This article will be updated regularly so check back to get the latest updates on roster changes as Virginia Tech prepares for the 2023 season. Football Dec 2 TBA. 300, S / -, IOL / 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. New Virginia Tech football offer: Deuce Walker. Prys focus upon his hiring was to rebuild relationships within the Commonwealth. Virginia Tech basketball has picked up its first commitment of the 2024 recruiting cycle. 6-0 / 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. While no one will confuse Virginia Tech's incoming class with. The y-axis in this graph represents the percentage weight of the score that gets applied to an overall team ranking. This guys going to make Grant better. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. All-New 24/7 Sports News Network: Stream Now! And I tell the staff all the time: Nobody can know more about the kids in Virginia than us.. You can win those jump balls, 80-20, is what I call it. Liz Kitleys 53rd double-double, matched by Taylor Soules double-double, and G sinks 5 Threes! 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. Shannon Lewis. North Carolina was all over cornerback Cam Fleming in the final two weeks. All signing day graphics are by Giovanni Heater, and all signing day videos were produced by Nick Brown. S. TyLyric Coleman Dan River (Ringgold, VA) 6-3 / 175. 5-10 / Payoute barely played before taking a medical retirement in March, while Robinson was a 2 1/2-year starter at receiver and punt return star before transferring to Kentucky last year. 623 55 9. 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. 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. READ MORE, Virginia Tech hosted arguably the top prospect in the state of Virginia last weekend for their second Junior Day event. Fitzgerald was the most recent offensive addition, committing to the Hokies on Friday. He finishes in the record-book as the No. Hes a triple-threat guy, Pry said. Those are the rankings to focus on as they combine the different recruiting services. 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. Football Nov 11 TBA. 6-0 / - / 6-1 / All original material and images are copyrighted by TechSideline.com and may not be reused or reprinted without permission. READ MORE, 2024 tight end Amir Jackson picked up a Virginia Tech offer recently, and he's had early conversations with Tyler Bowen. (Top photo: Courtesy of Virginia Tech Athletics). Its infectious, Pry said. 1 player in the state in the 2024 class, according to 247Sports' in-house rankings. Krystian Williams Collegiate School (Richmond, VA) And I think he has a chip on his shoulder. He misses too many tackles due to risky angles and struggles coming to balance in the open field. (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.). Grant Wells did not have a good initial season in Blacksburg, but in reality, he was the Hokies' best option . 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 . 305, DL / on February 2, 2022, 7:20 AM | 36 comments. The Hokies should prioritize the defensive line in 2024. - / More than anything, we wanted to get guys who had good production, Mines said. 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. 207, TE / Hes got all the attributes we were wanting. ACC Championship. For more details about the site, including a list of TechSideline.com staff, see our About page. 5-11 / Tech landed Kyron Drones on the transfer market, a former four-star QB who spent the past two seasons with Baylor. Jason Abbey is a defensive end from Richmond that has coaches excited. But now we got a third guy in the mix. How long has it been since the Hokies have had these kinds of feel-good vibes around signing day? 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. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. Dante Lovett and Cameren Fleming were two of my favorites in this class. Area Code 540. 328, LB / 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. And Florida State made a late push for linebacker Caleb Woodson. TSL) is an independent publication that is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by Virginia Tech or the Virginia Tech Athletic Department. 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. 5-9 / It just so happened to fall in place that we kind of killed two birds with one stone. 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. 191, RB / 285, DL / Note: We are told that Ezekiel Wimbush, previously listed as a commitment, is currently preferred walk-on status. The Hokies have not had many top-five in-state signees in any of the major recruiting sites lately, so Cotmans addition is welcomed. Bodie Kahoun recently picked up an offer from Virginia Tech, and the Roanoke native will be in Blacksburg tonight. He and Drones struck up a fast relationship during their visit, and both committed. Since the conclusion of the 2022 season, Conner has participated in the 2023 Reese's Senior Bowland has prepared himself for the NFL Combine. READ MORE Tralon Mitchell is another who could up at running back, wide receiver, or on defense. NA 135 140. 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. Lets get to work #NewHome pic.twitter.com/zvIhIcrD1B, Chance Fitzgerald (@itschancefitz) December 16, 2022. Email Address. He didnt garner much Power 5 attention coming out of Maury High in Norfolk in 2019, ranked as the 29th player in the state, but Pry said he was the heart and soul of a 15-0 state championship team down there. The 6-foot 202-pound play-maker has played safety, nickel and cornerback in his Virginia Tech career. All three will enroll in January, adding some juice to spring ball at the position. Nationally, the Hokies' class has peaked at No. 6-6 / The plans are for him to go on scholarship in January of 2024, though how the numbers shake out could push up those plans. Several schools out there went hard after a few Hokies commitments. GO HOKIES!!! Editor. In this article, we'll analyze some overall thoughts about the class from head coach Brent . 195, CB / Virginia Tech and Brent Pry picked up their 18th commitment in the class of 2023 on Sunday night with the pledge of three-star defensive end Ishmael Findlayter (Ontario, Canada). Find the latest updates on Virginia Tech's roster below. Let's take a closer look at who visited. Last year, the Hokies beefed up on both lines, signing 12 players who played in the trenches. (Courtesy of Virginia Tech Athletics). Executive Assistant to the Head Coach. ET on YouTube. Johnson had other options before committing to Virginia Tech but chose the Hokies. This site utilizes responsive web design, which renders the site properly on all platforms (PC, tablet, mobile). It was a great year for two former Hokies. There is a lot to like and build on with Virginia Techs 2023 recruiting class. 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. Signed Letter of Intent (15) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Chance Fitzgerald Nolensville (Nolensville, TN) ** The Early 2023 Signing Day is concluded. Ishmael Findlayter, Linebacker: Tavorian Copeland, Aycen Stevens. 220, OLB / 6-2 / Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Virginia Tech Hokies Defensive Back Chamarri Conneris participating in the 2023 NFL Combine, looking to boost his stock ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. Early signing day is Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. ", 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. On Friday, Sierra Canyon (Calif.) four-star small forward AJ . We know all of these guys have the ability to cover.. 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. Im home!!! 6-2 / That doesnt mean were not going to sign some guys from outside we did, and we will but an emphasis on homegrown talent. It sounds like the Hokies want to see him begin at receiver, but I like him as a cornerback. Hell likely play tackle with the Hokies. 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. READ MORE, Virginia Tech signed JUCO defensive end James Jennette on Wednesday, per his announcement on social media. Hes confident. 231-4132. READ MORE, Alex Taylor has made multiple trips to Virginia Tech, and recently included the Hokies in his top seven schools. I think in this cycle, they understand we meant it. 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. 4 player in the state. He misses too many tackles due to risky angles and struggles coming to balance in the open field. 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. 180, QB / LB. We really like the way he rushes the quarterback, Pry said. 5-10 / READ MORE, Despite being a UVA legacy, Grant Karczewski will walk-on at Virginia Tech after specific advice from his parents. "The portal is going to be active, as we all know. 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. Felton is a bigger-bodied receiver that Techs lacked in recent years, listed at 6-foot-5, 210 pounds. READ MORE, Bodie Kahoun recently picked up an offer from Virginia Tech, and the Roanoke native will be in Blacksburg tonight. The 6-foot-1 wide receiver has over 20 scholarship offers and is the No. It used to be a team would get past the New Year and have a pretty. 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 were competing at the Lone Star State Invitational this weekend. 6-1 / 5-9 / But at the same time, we have to be better in that area.. ('2023-02-23 11:46:09 -0600') }} football Edit. READ MORE, Virginia Tech has had a lot of highly-touted visitors on campus over the last week. Of that second group, tight end Nick Gallo, safety Nasir Peoples and linebacker Alan Tisdale are the only three to publicly say they plan to return next season. Wimbush did a bit of everything last year for Stone Bridge, sometimes playing quarterback and sometimes lining up out wide. 6-0 / Hes going to challenge them whenever they need to be challenged.. 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. Thanks for the effort, fellas! 215, QB / Our Signing Day 2023 coverage is presented by: We uploaded one-minute long videos for each recruit to a playlist on YouTube. Joe Spears 01/23/23. 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. Welcome to Virginia Tech Football Recruiting Signing Day Central for the Class of 2023. Weve got to be better at that position. Virginia Tech is hopeful to get defensive tackle Norell Pollard back too, though nothings been finalized on that front. Will these recent good fortunes pay off down the line? Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Associate AD, Chief of Staff. 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. 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. Caleb Woodson is another who had interest from others. 2023 Virginia Tech Football Commitment List Total Commitments 26 (D-lineman Rashaud Pernell signed but did not enroll, ending up at Liberty.). After a showy signing day ceremony, the hay is in the barn now, with Pry finalizing his first full class with the Hokies, a group that ranks 35th in the 247Sports Composite and sixth in the ACC, not far from Virginia Techs historical norm. 6-1 / GO HOKIES!!! Will Virginia Tech Soon Break Through In Ohio? Virginia Tech football is putting a stamp on its 2023 signing class with as good of a finish as you could. 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). 250, S / TSL) is an independent publication that is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by Virginia Tech or the Virginia Tech Athletic Department. 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. "We're having some exit interviews with certain guys, portal conversations," Coach Pry said during a press conference in late November. Felton is a big-play guy who, along with Jennings, gives the Hokies two quality veterans to line up outside in 2023. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. OT / . Both Greene (1,127 yards, 19 TDs) and Fitzgerald (1,348 yards, 18 TDs) had monster senior seasons and could have the size to factor in right away. Duke is next. Dec 20, 2022 31 BLACKSBURG, Va. So this is what recruiting momentum feels like? 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. Michael Hazel. 6-4 / 230, LB / I love to see receivers play defense, especially in high school, show some physicality, show that theyll play on special teams. 6-5 / 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. Obviously, we think our guys can continue to develop, the young guys in our program. 10 ranked all-time Virginia Tech Hokie in career tackles. 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. 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. 240. 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