Virginia Tech added a verbal commitment from athlete Terius Wheatley to its 2017 recruiting class. The 5-11, 200 pound Fork Union prep product is rated as a 3-star prospect according to 247Sports. Wheatley is the son of former NFL and Michigan RB Tyrone Wheatley.
Joining the #statement17 !!! Just committed to Virginia Tech!! I thank God for this opportunity pic.twitter.com/y7ZoDmNihP— Terius Wheatley (@TeriusW44) December 11, 2016
4.32 and tough to tackle - gotta love the sound of that.. Welcome to the family!!#Statement17 pic.twitter.com/A37c6el6J6— Thomas Guerry (@thomasguerry) December 11, 2016
The Hokies extended Wheatley his only Power 5 offer on December 7, and he reportedly slot in as either a cornerback, wide receiver, or running back.
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What's he being projected as?
A Hokie
That's what I am!!!
And Sam Motherf#ckin' Rogers!!!
I don't think that kosuch8 is Sam Rogers.
You must be a dad
...awesome!
Punter
FTFY
He's an "athlete" with possibilities of playing DB, RB, and WR. His dad was the 1992 Rose Bowl MVP for Michigan, and was All-B10 in football and track. His dad played in the NFL, drafted by the NYG, then played for the Dolphins and Raiders through 2004.
Terius definitely has a good genetic set, currently at 5'10", 160 lbs per scout.com. His dad's currently a Michigan RB coach.
VT plays at Michigan in 2020, Wheatley's rJr it Sr year.
Wait isn't Jackson's dad a TTUN coach?
Used to be. He was a long-time running backs coach at Michigan under Moeller and Carr. He actually coached Wheatley's dad. Looks like he coached there all they way up until Harbaugh took over.
The four guys bottom right: dalton keane, ______, ______, and Wheatley. Fill in the blanks?
Pimpleton and Kearney. Both already committed.
All 4 are committed now with three being early enrolled
Aundre Kearney Is the one in the Hokie stone jersey
4.37 40. He fast!
Welcome mr wheaties!!
They're getting hot behind the arc at a bad time.
Edit: And this isn't the basketball game thread. Nothing to see here people. Move along...
Sadly, this doesn't seem out of place. Go Hokies!
Checking out his hudl, never seen a back break tackles like that before.
Seems like a good get.
Is definitely a powerful running back with shifty moves and great eyesight. He definitely cannot be arm tackled by the competition the films. Look forward to seeing that in orange and maroon!
I hate to be a damper, but I've got a feeling this guy could be a problem to others on the team. /s
Kinda of sounds Greg Stroman, small in stature, but athletic. Whatever position he ends up playing I get the feeling he ends up being a special teams contributor as well.
According to his Twitter he only got an offer 4 days ago.
I watched his dad in college, if he's anything like his pop we're gonna be bunch of happy hokies by the time his career is over in Blacksburg.
He's got some drive in those legs...love the get....don't mind him playing whatever position.
David Wilson 2.0?
Pack another 10-15 lbs on him and he's going to be a good RB in Fuente's offense. He could pick up the Sam Rogers role of catching passes out of the backfield - down the middle.
DeAngelo Hall on the sneak tip.
His dad went to Michigan yet he is coming here? He knows Danny Coale caught that ball
Everyone knows that...
Ha, excellent.
Runs like Kevin Jones
Maybe he runs like this guy
idk, to me, he looks like a future rover to me.
His ability to change direction and find the hole in traffic make me want to see him returning punts. With his shiftiness rarely does her run in a straight line. His back end speed will result in touchdowns on on punt returns.