Virginia Tech Football Recruiting: Khalil Ladler Commits to the Hokies

DBU lands a top sunshine state prospect.

[Student Sports]

The Hokies secured the verbal commitment of cornerback Khalil Ladler on Sunday. Ladler was on an official visit to Virginia Tech this weekend for the Hokies' 13-17 loss to Pitt.

In an interview before his official visit with Corey Bender of Scout, the 2016 recruiting cycle, IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida) product cited Tech's tradition and reputation for developing defensive backs.

"Virginia Tech is like DB U, so that's what has my interest in them. Plus, (defensive backs) coach (Torrian) Gray has a lot of interest in me, so I just want to see what Virginia Tech's all about."

ESPN and Rivals rate Ladler as a 4-star prospect, 247Sports lists him as a 3-star. The scouting report from ESPN is as follows.

STRENGTHS: Ladler possesses above average measurables for a perimeter player. Is able to diagnosis both run and pass quickly and attack with an aggressive mentality. Transitions smoothly with quick feet and a burst to close. Shows very good ball skills and concentration to make a tough catch. Hips and closing burst are very good.

AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT: Would benefit from continuing to add size and strength to his frame to increase his productivity as an open field tackler. At times can get overzealous and lose proper position to allow some separation by receiver. Is a very average tackler.

BOTTOM LINE: Ladler possesses a lot of physical and mental upside that will allow him to develop his fundamentals as a cover corner. Will most likely be a Power Conference recruit and may have his best football ahead of him with continued development.

Bender also noted the 5-10.5, 168 pound Ladler is rehabbing an ACL tear.

"I'm doing good and keeping my head up," Ladler said. "I'm just keeping a positive attitude and staying focused on getting my knee back right. I ended up hurting my knee at a 7-on-7 tournament.

"Rehab is going good and I'm trying to get my full extension back right now."

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