Hokies Offer 2016 QB / Athlete Ty Pigrome

Virginia Tech extended a scholarship offer to 2016 Alabama (Clay-Chalkville) dual-threat quarterback / athlete Tyrrell Pigrome.

Ty Pigrome offered today by Virginia Tech. #bigtime #Hokies #Couglife— Clay-Chalk Football (@CCHSfootbal) January 5, 2016

The 247Sports Composite ranks Pigrome as a 3-star prospect. He won the Gatorade Player of the Year in Alabama.

The 5-foot-11, 190-pound senior quarterback has led the Cougars to a 14-0 record and a berth in the Class 6A state championship game against Spanish Fort High, scheduled for Dec. 4. At the time of his selection, Pigrome had completed 161-of-242 passes for 2,866 yards and 41 touchdowns while rushing for 1,225 yards and 17 touchdowns on 138 carries. The 2014 Class 6A Back of the Year and AL.com Player of the Year, he accounted for 18 touchdowns in the Cougars' first four playoff games.

"Ty Pigrome is what makes their offense go," said Matt Glover, head coach of Pinson Valley High. "He is the best player in the state of Alabama, and I don't believe second place is even close. They have the best offense that I have ever coached against, and he is the reason they are that good."

Pigrome reportedly worked out for Memphis over the summer, and his coach Jerry Hood told AL.com after Missouri offered him as an athlete he would consider switching to another position at the collegiate level .

"They were very clear on that they were offering him as an athlete which I appreciated," Hood said. "Ty and I have talked about what would happen if a Missouri or a Georgia or some of those big schools offered him as an athlete and wanted him to play a different position. He loves quarterback, but he has come to the conclusion he wants to find a good fit for himself as a person and then we will go from there. To get an offer like this from Missouri very early in the process of his senior year recruiting is a big deal for Ty."