We recruit defensive backs. All original material and images are copyrighted by TechSideline.com and may not be reused or reprinted without permission. 150. Copeland is a 6-foot-4, 195-pound from Appomattox. 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. Cornerback: Dante Lovett, Cameren Fleming, Antonio Cotman Jr. Safety: Mose Phillips, Braylon Johnson, Caleb Woodson, Athlete: Thomas Williams, Jonathan Pennix, Tralon Mitchell. Heath looks like a future star. Presented by. The No. So the investments real. Ali Jennings, from Highland Springs High School, spent two years at West Virginia and the previous two years at Old Dominion. I think in this cycle, they understand we meant it. I think thats definitely going to help us on the perimeter, being longer, being faster and being more consistent.. Virginia Tech's 2023 National Signing Day class ranks as the sixth best in the ACC according to 247Sports Composite and Rivals. 57 player in the class at the edge position, 247 has him at No. And you want guys that want to compete. All Hokie, All the Time. 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. 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. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use. Michael Hazel. 280, PRO / Virginia. The Hokies currently have 19 commitments in their 2023 recruiting class, which will probably grow a little bit here. 207, TE / GO HOKIES!!! It sounds like the Hokies want to see him begin at receiver, but I like him as a cornerback. However, most of the heavy lifting has been done, and any further additions will likely come through the transfer portal. He will start somewhere in Virginia Techs secondary for multiple seasons. ", 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. He and Drones struck up a fast relationship during their visit, and both committed. 6-4 / on February 2, 2022, 7:20 AM | 36 comments. Presented by, 2024 tight end Cameron Clark took his first visit to Virginia Tech in late January after picking up a December offer. 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. 236, RB / The last one who fit the bill was defensive tackle Tim Settle from the 2015 class. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Find the latest updates on Virginia Tech's roster below. . 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. 1 wide receiver for the Hokies and a four-star transfer. He misses too many tackles due to risky angles and struggles coming to balance in the open field. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. There are probably going to be more, but the Post season conference awards are a big deal for the players that win them. 10 ranked all-time Virginia Tech Hokie in career tackles. With a Burst of Energy, Brent Pry Throws All-Out Blitz at Virginia's Recruiting Trails. ('2023-02-23 11:46:09 -0600') }} football Edit. He is from Maury High School in Norfolk alma mater of Virginia Tech legend Kam Chancellor. (Gio Heater) On Monday, Virginia Tech's complete 2023 football schedule was releasedon the ACC Network. 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. 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. While he may not stick at corner, he could make an impact at safety or linebacker, depending on how much size he adds. We know all of these guys have the ability to cover.. 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. Virginia Tech football knows its 2023 schedule. Hailing from north of Charlotte . He will be a starter wherever he lands. Executive Assistant to the Head Coach. What Is Virginia Tech Getting In Kyron Drones? Be sure to follow our coverage of National Signing Day on Twitter:Tech Sideline,Chris Coleman,Will Stewartand David Cunningham. Hell likely play tackle with the Hokies. 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. The speed and pattern matchingarentgreat, but the ball skills are above average. 6-0 / 6-6 / Hes going to challenge them whenever they need to be challenged.. The Virginia Tech Hokies wrapped up the early signing period last week feeling pretty good about the 2023 recruiting class. READ MORE, Alex Taylor has made multiple trips to Virginia Tech, and recently included the Hokies in his top seven schools. 305, DL / 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. Several schools out there went hard after a few Hokies commitments. Later on Friday afternoon at 3 P.M., Conner will participate in the Defensive Back drills. He offers consistency, Mines said. He has that mentality to play this position at a high level.. 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. 5-11 / 282, RB / 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). 191, RB / 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. Chance Fitzgerald and Ayden Greene were late additions as the Hokies had to beat out some good programs to land both. 6-1 / This guys going to make Grant better. Overall, the Hokies signed 13 players from Virginia, and three of the four transfers are from the Commonwealth. 215, QB / Lovett and Fleming are also players who had attention from other schools but maintained their pledges to the Hokies. Coney could also play linebacker, but it sounds like the plan is to stick in the backfield. I also wouldnt be shocked if Pry looks for a defensive tackle via the transfer portal. 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. 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. READ MORE, Ari Watford will be one of the top prospects in the state in the 2025 class. Felton is a big-play guy who, along with Jennings, gives the Hokies two quality veterans to line up outside in 2023. The first order of business at the combine was the measurement portion, on Friday morning, where the Virginia Tech defensive back verified his frame. 300, S / The 6-foot-2, 225-pound Drones was Techs top transfer quarterback target. It just so happened to fall in place that we kind of killed two birds with one stone. Fitzgerald was the most recent offensive addition, committing to the Hokies on Friday. 6-1 / Pry said the Hokies are still pursuing some transfers in the first week of January who could still be spring semester enrollees, with three on the docket to make official visits as of now. And I believe we can win an ACC championship with this formula. I thought it was tough when we got Jason (Brown) and Grant last year at the same time. Editor. He'll visit Blacksburg for Junior Day next weekend. My background is man coverage, man-press coverage, aggressive., cornerbacks coach Derek Jones said. Pry, whose years at Penn State gave him an advantage in rebuilding those relationships. We want to reach out and make sure you hear it from us first. 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. It wouldnt be shocking to see both play early in their career. Krystian Williams Collegiate School (Richmond, VA) Email Address. 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. The Hokies now have six confirmed seniors who are taking advantage of their additional year of eligibility from the COVID-19 season. 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. READ MORE, 2024 in-state target Chanz Wiggins was in Blacksburg on Monday night, and he's become very familiar with Virginia Tech.