Virginia Tech Football Recruiting: Keshon Artis Commits to the Hokies

Coveted 757 linebacker announces for Virginia Tech.

By: Joe Lanza @thekeyplay
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on November 14, 2017, 2:33 PM | 52 comments
Artis during his October 29 Virginia Tech official visit. [@asvp_ke]

Virginia Tech added highly desired linebacker Keshon Artis to its 2018 recruiting class. Artis opted for the Hokies over finalists Central Florida and N.C. State. Artis also reportedly held offers from regional Power Five programs Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. Artis has been a priority for the Hokies on the recruiting trail since they offered him way back in April 2016.

The 6-0, 230 pound Oscar Smith HS standout is, upon further photographic confirmation, indeed a linebacker.

The 247Sports Composite rates Artis as 3-star prospect. Although both 247Sports and ESPN rate him as a 4-star. Either way, he's racked up impressive stats during his senior campaign.

(Although, he forgot to include his rushing touchdowns.)

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ohherro's picture ohherro
🥁STICK IT IN🥁
| 8 years 7 months #

Joe typing this story:

(yes, I know it's pre-written...)

Ernest P. Worrellford's picture Ernest P. Worrellford | 8 years 7 months #

He's put up some artis(tic) stats his senior year. Welcome Home Keshon!

"What kind of person would throw away a perfectly good dog?"

jhnbrynt's picture jhnbrynt
TURN UP THE WICK
| 8 years 7 months # ^

I was wondering when the puns would Keshon

Ernest P. Worrellford's picture Ernest P. Worrellford | 8 years 7 months # ^

You're punnier than me, take your leg.

"What kind of person would throw away a perfectly good dog?"

Hokiebird's picture Hokiebird | 8 years 7 months #

Damn he looks tough! Glad he's a Hokie. Welcome Keshon!

aptturkey's picture aptturkey
| 8 years 7 months #

FAM! Welcome Home Keshon!

atlHOkie's picture atlHOkie
| 8 years 7 months #

Perfect week for some good news! Welcome Home, Artis!

"You know when the Hokies say 'We are Virginia Tech' they're going to mean it."- Lee Corso

Henry Skutt's picture Henry Skutt | 8 years 7 months #

Go Hookies.

HokieBuilder's picture HokieBuilder | 8 years 7 months # ^

Hookies

Is this what we're calling the offense whenever Hooker takes over at QB?

Deuce Deuce '07's picture Deuce Deuce '07
✌️✌️0️⃣7️⃣
| 8 years 7 months # ^

I see what you did there. Take your damn leg.

RealDiehl's picture RealDiehl | 8 years 7 months # ^

/cringes at high school-created graphics

I just sit on my couch and b*tch. - HokieChemE2016

BirdmanBirdman's picture BirdmanBirdman | 8 years 7 months #

Holy hell, how is this guy in high school?! Those are some serious pythons he has for arms

"It might be dark outside, but it's LeDay in here." - Jay Bilas

smittyvt32949's picture smittyvt32949
📡VT RESEARCH📲
| 8 years 7 months # ^

Your avatar gives away your interest in his arms... (jk)

Pain is Temporary, Chicks Dig Scars
Glory is Forever, Let's Go Hokies!!

hokie07ME's picture hokie07ME | 8 years 7 months #

I like the Artis renderings of him in a Tech uniform in his tweets.

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Ernest P. Worrellford's picture Ernest P. Worrellford | 8 years 7 months #

Keshon already has the build of a D-1 college football player. Can't wait to see what Hilgart is going to do with him in the weight room.

"What kind of person would throw away a perfectly good dog?"

94VTENG's picture 94VTENG | 8 years 7 months # ^

Make him a DT?

Illinois Hokie's picture Illinois Hokie | 8 years 7 months # ^

He said Hilgart, not Wiles.

"I liked you guys a lot better when everybody told you you were terrible." -Justin Fuente

HokieHiHokieLoh's picture HokieHiHokieLoh | 8 years 7 months #

Not that these decisions are made spur the moment (i would hope), but picking up a guy like Keshon after last game (or 2) that had fans sharpening their pitchforks is a nice reminder of the direction this program is headed under Fuente.

2_Hokie_5's picture 2_Hokie_5 | 8 years 7 months # ^

This! I'm glad recruits don't react off of one game outcomes like some irrational fans do (unfortunately, including myself here). If we can get Dax, this might very well be a very special corps of LBs for years to come. Now we just need to secure some playmakers on the OL/WR/RB to really get this team moving forward.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #YNWA

Houston Hokie's picture Houston Hokie
| 8 years 7 months #

Welcome to Hokie Nation Mr. Artis!

"It's a Hokie takeover of The Hill ... in Charlottesville!" -Bill Roth

HomebrewHokie08's picture HomebrewHokie08
🍺MAKES "BEER" ⚗️🦃
| 8 years 7 months #

Ok so someone give me the pronunciation here. Is it Key-shon, Keh-shon, keh-Shon, key-Shon, Keh-shun, etc.

And to beat you jokers to your own game, it's definitely not keh-vihn.

Plan for the worst and hope for the best, not the other way around.

Henry Skutt's picture Henry Skutt | 8 years 7 months # ^

Nah, I'm still making this joke.

It's pronounced Kevin.

SteffHokie's picture SteffHokie
| 8 years 7 months # ^

What is the Kevin joke?

hokie07ME's picture hokie07ME | 8 years 7 months # ^

Link

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HomebrewHokie08's picture HomebrewHokie08
🍺MAKES "BEER" ⚗️🦃
| 8 years 7 months # ^

You're dead to me Skutt!

Plan for the worst and hope for the best, not the other way around.

Ernest P. Worrellford's picture Ernest P. Worrellford | 8 years 7 months # ^

syll. kes-hon, ke-sh-on ] The baby boy name Keshon is pronounced as Kih-SHAHN †. The origin of Keshon is the English-American language. Keshon is a derivative of the English name Keshawn.

https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Keshon

"What kind of person would throw away a perfectly good dog?"

peterb94's picture peterb94 | 8 years 7 months #

I saw Keshon at the Duke game before the players walk and had to do a double take because this kid is stacked. He isn't the tallest guy in the world but he looks like a grown ass man. Can't believe he already looks like that before Hilgart gets his hands on him.

Welcome home Keshon!

swanny26's picture swanny26 | 8 years 7 months # ^

Saw him doing work this summer on a single man blocking sled. My wife actually asked, "Is that one of the football coaches?" To which my 9th grade son replied "Nope that is a senior who will probably end up at VT! He is just built like a grown man."

HokieMacGruber26's picture HokieMacGruber26 | 8 years 7 months #

Finally! Bit of good news.

hokiez2013's picture hokiez2013 | 8 years 7 months #

He seems like the perfect player to replace motuapuaka after this season.

hokie07ME's picture hokie07ME | 8 years 7 months # ^

Dammit jack crow, will you let it go already?...oh sorry man. It's just reflex at this point. Have a leg.

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TechHokie13's picture TechHokie13 | 8 years 7 months #

This doesn't suck. LB depth/talent is shaping up to be as good as it's ever been at VT the next couple years.

BrooklandHokie's picture BrooklandHokie | 8 years 7 months #

Welcome aboard Keshon!

Now just convince your teammate Cam'Ron Kelly to commit to the Good Guys too and we'll call it a day...

Txhokie's picture Txhokie | 8 years 7 months #

If Dax signs as well and also to have rivers . The future is bright !!! Question is how can we possibly get these guys on field at same time with so many spread teams now ?

5_Star_Commenter's picture 5_Star_Commenter | 8 years 7 months #

RealDiehl's picture RealDiehl | 8 years 7 months #

My personal #sources have it that NC State is playing the numbers game and soured on Artis late. Don't know who else was truly in the final running, but either way I'm glad it ended up working out for us. He'll be a great LB.

I just sit on my couch and b*tch. - HokieChemE2016

Alum07's picture Alum07
🦃 LEG KING 🦃
| 8 years 7 months # ^

Hah... Rookies, don't they know the numbers always work?

"When I was growing up, Virginia Tech was a school that was kicking ass and taking names, and it's time we get back to that" - James Franklin

HokieinFLA's picture HokieinFLA
| 8 years 7 months # ^

I call Shenanigans on that one. By 247, Artis would be the highest-ranked LB recruit in their class. You don't "sour" often on a high 3*/4* player unless you have others in the bank or waiting in the wings.

This whole "well we didn't want him that bad," or "didn't fit our system," is a common theme from fanbases who know they aren't gonna get somebody in the days leading up to announcement. And yes, we do it too.

RealDiehl's picture RealDiehl | 8 years 7 months # ^

No shenanigans. State was/is pushing to switch another LB instead of pursuing Artis.

I just sit on my couch and b*tch. - HokieChemE2016

wvhokie's picture wvhokie | 8 years 7 months # ^

Because they were a distant second on him...

OrangeGuyHokie's picture OrangeGuyHokie | 8 years 7 months # ^

I think they think they have a good shot at flipping Peyton Wilson from UNC

RealDiehl's picture RealDiehl | 8 years 7 months # ^

bingo

I just sit on my couch and b*tch. - HokieChemE2016

Succinct's picture Succinct | 8 years 7 months #

FINALLY some good news! His arms are like tree trunks. If he can get them moved quickly to wrap up the runner's legs then we will be in good shape.

Alum07's picture Alum07
🦃 LEG KING 🦃
| 8 years 7 months #

"When I was growing up, Virginia Tech was a school that was kicking ass and taking names, and it's time we get back to that" - James Franklin

Benderizer's picture Benderizer | 8 years 7 months # ^

JASONinARLINGTON's picture JASONinARLINGTON | 8 years 7 months #

Tyrod did it Mikey, Tyrod did it!!

Beamer's Auto Garage's picture Beamer's Auto Garage | 8 years 7 months # ^

Smart man! Here's your leg

"Welcome to the Terror Dome." -- Corey Moore

HGoldman's picture HGoldman | 8 years 7 months #

Good size and instinct to attach the ball. He will be a welcome addition to the Bud-team.

D3FKON5's picture D3FKON5 | 8 years 7 months #

Our class has 9 four star commits according to ESPN's recruiting stuff. Idk how our past recruiting classes have compared but that seems pretty good at this time of the year

They ask you how you are and you just have to say that you're fine when you're not really fine.

ThePailHolder's picture ThePailHolder
💼🏈💼
| 8 years 7 months #

I told him I’d crawl on my hands and knees to be the DL coach at Virginia Tech. Now, all of a sudden, I’m sitting in this chair and I told him I’d still crawl on my hands and knees to work here. I just want to be here.
JC Price