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2017 defensive lineman Eric Crosby announced his decision date and finalists Monday evening. The 4-star Ocean Lakes product will decide from Virginia Tech, Clemson, North Carolina State, Alabama and Tennessee on April 22.
Quarterback Hendon Hooker reported a Virginia Tech offer via Twitter. The 2017, 6-4, 190 Dudley HS (Greensboro, NC) product is rated a 3-star prospect by the 247Sports Composite.
Again humbled & blessed to say that I have received an offer from VA Tech #GoHokies! pic.twitter.com/ZwuHYCfDR7— Hendon Hooker (@HenBoss2) March 1, 2016
Glen Allen QB/TE Alex Faniel will announce his verbal commitment on March 17. The Hokies are in the mix for the services of the 6-5, 220 pound 3-star prospect.
Blessed to announce that I've set my commitment date for the 17th of March! #blessed— Alex Faniel (@__AF8) February 29, 2016
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but Yetur Matos committed to Penn State on his trip over the weekend.
Excited to say I've officially committed to the University of Penn State pic.twitter.com/MV3RJmg4zd— Big yee55 (@yeturmatos66) February 27, 2016
A composite three star DE from Fredericksburg, Yetur is considered one of the top ten players in the state by many services.
That's 4-star DT Eric Crosby and 4-star RB (No. 1 player in VA) Khalan Laborn rocking Hokies gear. Both are class of 2017 prospects currently enrolled at Ocean Lakes.
Rockin VT today #GoHokies @Khalan2012 pic.twitter.com/Y5bIlYCplg— yeti27 (@ekm2781) February 26, 2016
Hey all- quick recruiting update here in lieu of a big old post.
The Hokies are holding another junior day, though on a smaller scale than the one earlier this month.
I started poking around to assemble another large list, but it would seem that only a handful of 2017 prospects will be making it to campus this weekend:
Recruit757 shared a brief interview with Hokies' signee Phillip Patterson. The Bayside WR product discussed his decision to commit to Virginia Tech, and his fit in Justin Fuente's offense.
"I want (go ahead and) get there. I want to start early. I don't want to redshirt," he said. "I've been told I'll be playing outside as an X receiver."
2017 Hampton prospect Elijah Conliffe received an offer from Virginia Tech. Conliffe is rated as a 3-star prospect by the 247Sports Composite.
2017 DE Elijah Conliffe of Hampton tells me the #Hokies just offered him. He last camped with Tech this summer.— Alex Koma (@AlexKomaVT) February 25, 2016
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4043792/highlights/233364377
He only played 4 games his junior year due to eligibility issues, (he went from a private school to a public school and it was some sort of violation there). He like D, but was asked to play QB his senior year. Not the best 40 time, but he can play a bit.
Just thought he might be of interest to someone.
Oh, and he's a good wrestler too. He's in the KS state championships right now.
UT Jr....?
I kinda wanted him....
CLARIFICATION: Does anyone have any info on him? I had originally thought VT felt good about their chances with him. Now I hear UT is confident. I know it's early...just was surprised to hear the new info...was curious if anyone else had a thought.
And apparently there was a CB for him to UT on 247.
Forgive me if there has already been a thread about this. I searched his name and the only threads about him were over half a year ago. Does he still plan on coming here? I follow him on Twitter and his bio says Virginia Tech commit and during his original recruitment he was all about VT and tweeting at other recruits to get on board. Now he tweets his highlights at various coaches for the most part. Did we take his offer off the table? Does he still have a spot here if he manages to qualify? Do we have another Drew Harris on our hands?
Once again, my apologies if this has already been addressed, I did attempt a search before I posted this.
Ocean Lakes hires new football coach
After a month-long search, King's Fork's Joe Jones has been hired as Ocean Lakes High School's football coach, principal Cheryl C. Askew told the Pilot on Monday.
Jones replaces Chris Scott, who last month left Ocean Lakes after eight seasons to become head coach at Bishop Sullivan Catholic in Virginia Beach.
Jones was 44-45 in eight seasons at King's Fork - 6-6 this past season. He led the Bulldogs to playoff appearances in each of the last four seasons.
Big in state get at a position of need! Welcome Tyjuan
I'm staying Home pic.twitter.com/JPhbnOwn03— 4 (@tyjuangarbutt4) February 6, 2016
Junior year tape
247 profile
http://247sports.com/Player/Tyjuan-Garbutt-83581
Other offers include Tennessee, Penn St, Mich St and Oklahoma
Based on Rivals, by Power 5 offers
1. DT Tim Settle 35 P5 offers
2. WR Isaiah Ford 27
3. RB Shai McKenzie 25
4. DB Khalil Ladler 22
5. DB Duwayne Johnson 20
6. DE Darius Fullwood 18
6. DT Ricky Walker 18
6. DE Tyjuan Garbutt 18
9. DE Ken Ekanem 17
9. WR Joel Caleb 17
11 more Hokies had at least 10 offers from Power 5 teams.
12 only received a P5 offer from Virginia Tech, 9 of those on offense.
I keep hearing "Recruiting Recruiting Recruiting" and frankly, I am a bit frustrated with it. While I would like to see bigger, stronger, fast guys across the board (as would every team in the country), talent evaluation and player development to me is a bigger concern. Too many guys (especially on defense) didn't improve. I don't know who to cast blame on that- those kids not putting in the work, poor culture cultivated by the team leaders and staff, or the scheme. VT isn't just getting their butt kicked in recruiting- lately talent evaluation and especially player development seems to have fallen off.
Richard Morgan is leaving Oscar Smith for Marietta, Georgia. Tech hasn't had the best luck with Oscar Smith recruiting under Morgan ever since Greg Boone. Hopefully Fuente can build a solid new relationship with the new coach.
http://pilotonline.com/sports/high-school/football/richard-morgan-leavin...
6-0, 230 pound Ocean Lakes outside linebacker \ defensive end Tre Hubbard will walk-on at Virginia Tech.
Ocean Lakes ATH Tre Hubbard has committed to walk on at Virginia Tech! #VT #NSD— recruit757 (@Recruit757) February 3, 2016
Defensive end JaQuan Bailey decided to head to Iowa State with his brother Joshua. JaQuan was considered by recruitnicks as a heavy Virginia Tech lean.
Raines twins Joshua and Jaquan Bailey headed to Iowa State. Little suspense there for onetime Florida commit— Justin Barney (@JustinBarneyTU) February 3, 2016
