Keep up-to-date with Tech commits and targets.
Will Stewart interviewed Kevin and Robyn Jones (CEO and COO of Triumph NIL, respectively):
TL;DL: This episode is mostly a sales pitch for Triumph, aimed at explaining it fans who might be a little hesitant (either due to ignorance or dislike) of giving to NIL.
Here is my summary. As always, I recommend listening for full context.
On what is/why Triumph:
Discuss and share any recruiting topics for May 2023 that don't warrant their own threads. Commits and decommits warrant their own threads.
This recruiting thread is used to share information regarding VT-specific targets, PWO offers, scholarship offers, visits, camps, and general news, in addition to larger trends. In the interests of limiting load times, favor post links to tweets rather than embedding. And if you want to embed, please check the thread to see if a tweet was already embedded prior to adding it yourself.
VIRGINIA TECH IS HOME !!!! @CoachPryVT @jcprice59 #Committed #gohokies🦃 pic.twitter.com/Emr65Boc8E— BigE (@emmettlaws1) April 25, 2023
🦃🦃 Committed! @CoachP_eterson #SparkdaFlint24 @CoachPryVT pic.twitter.com/8ERXD74MrM— Joshua Clarke (@jclarke1_) March 24, 2023
6'1 175 lbs, projected as a Cornerback
87 Rated on 247
Recruited by Derek Jones and Pierson Prioleau
I'm home!!!
[MOD EDIT]
Discuss and share any recruiting topics for April 2023 that don't warrant their own threads. Commits and decommits warrant their own threads.
This recruiting thread is used to share information regarding VT-specific targets, PWO offers, scholarship offers, visits, camps, and general news, in addition to larger trends. In the interests of limiting load times, favor post links to tweets rather than embedding. And if you want to embed, please check the thread to see if a tweet was already embedded prior to adding it yourself.
As mentioned in the recruiting thread we got our first in state recruit. Likely ends up as DB.
Per the CBs on 247 we still have one more commit waiting to make their announcement. I like these timed announcements
Joining just 23 hours after the class opened, the 3* EDGE from Mount Airy, NC chose Virginia Tech over offers from App State and Louisville
https://247sports.com/Player/Deric-Dandy-46136559/
[Mod edit: added 247 link]
I'm Home, 100% committed! @HokiesFB pic.twitter.com/SJB5PL1CZU— Davi Belfort (@DaviBelfort) March 23, 2023
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CqHGq7oAQ_K/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
https://247sports.com/player/davi-belfort-46103873/
Kicks off the 2024 class, big name get
Discuss and share any recruiting topics for March 2023 that don't warrant their own threads. Commits and decommits warrant their own threads.
This recruiting thread is used to share information regarding VT-specific targets, PWO offers, scholarship offers, visits, camps, and general news, in addition to larger trends. In the interests of limiting load times, favor post links to tweets rather than embedding. And if you want to embed, please check the thread to see if a tweet was already embedded prior to adding it yourself.
Signed, Sealed, Delivered. Proud to be a Hokie #ThisIPromise pic.twitter.com/hKIpdxI6e2— James Jennette (@jamesjennette1) February 1, 2023
#8 JUCO player in the country at a position of need. Let's Go!
Discuss and share any recruiting topics for February 2023 that don't warrant their own threads. Commits and decommits warrant their own threads.
This recruiting thread is used to share information regarding VT-specific targets, PWO offers, scholarship offers, visits, camps, and general news, in addition to larger trends. In the interests of limiting load times, favor post links to tweets rather than embedding. And if you want to embed, please check the thread to see if a tweet was already embedded prior to adding it yourself.
Being in relatively close Proximity to UF and with multiple colleagues that are Gator fans, this week has been dominated with the news of QB Jaden Rashada and the Drama surrounding his lack of Enrollment at UF this week.
Rashada is a 247 5* QB (composite 4*) and #7 overall QB in the country https://247sports.com/player/jaden-rashada-46085708/
It's been a change of plans!🦃 pic.twitter.com/EjeetdHQAq— Bhayshul Tuten (@bhayshul) January 14, 2023
Nothing but God . ☑️ pic.twitter.com/lKARg8kING— Derrick Canteen † (@_canteen) January 9, 2023
Discuss and share any recruiting topics for January 2023 that don't warrant their own threads. Commits and decommits warrant their own threads.
This recruiting thread is used to share information regarding VT-specific targets, PWO offers, scholarship offers, visits, camps, and general news, in addition to larger trends. In the interests of limiting load times, favor post links to tweets rather than embedding. And if you want to embed, please check the thread to see if a tweet was already embedded prior to adding it yourself.
Fall All-Met was released Wednesday 12/21. Here's the relevant Hokie commits and targets. Targets = players with offers according to 247.
Name position height weight (school) stars if applicable
2023
First Team
Dante Lovett DB 6-1 185(DeMatha) 3*
Second Team
Zeke Wimbush TE 6-3 210 (Stone Bridge) 3*
Honorable Mention
Caleb Woodson LB 6-3 200 (Battlefield) 3*
2024
First Team
Fletcher Westphal OT 6-8 305 (Tuscarora) 4*
Jordan Seaton IOL 6-5 287 (St. John's) 4*
After this week's class, I put together a box plot of VT recruiting classes over the years:
What stood out to me was that Pry is raising the floor:
For those that are just coming to this thread, it's a little busier than usual. I did a live watch and typed my takeaways from Pry's portion in the comments below. The other interviews I watched later and typed the key points in the body of this post. Thanks for everyone who followed along for putting up with my typos and a diaper change break.
All of the press conferences are now embedded in the post, but here's the link to the HokieSports ESD page for review.
To close the class 🤝Welcome home, Mose Phillips III (@MosePhillips3)#ThisIsHome23 | #GroundUp pic.twitter.com/mqOkGzHxMO— Virginia Tech Football (@HokiesFB) December 21, 2022
