Virginia Tech building big recruiting class in first year under James Franklin.
Virginia Tech · Penn StateIt’s time to re-adjust where Virginia Tech sits in the college football recruiting hierarchy. After essentially bringing the entire Penn State […]
Franklin and his staff have had Virginia Tech in the thick of some big-time recruitments thus far. Franklin's PSU staff was previously in the mix and he re-ignited the interest at VT.
It eventually paid off as he chose the Hokies over Georgia in May. I have a great relationship with Daniel O'Brien and Coach Franklin," Bourque previously told Rivals' Steve Wiltfong .
Bourque, the No. 7 QB in the nation, is one of six four-stars in the VT class to date. May also brought a pledge from Columbus (Ohio) St. Francis DeSales four-star Jordan Karhoff , the No. 5 tight end in the cycle.
KEY POINTS
- Virginia Tech building big recruiting class in first year under James Franklin.
- Previously battling other ACC bottom-feeders to not finish with the worst class in the conference, the Hokies have some newfound swagger on the recruiting trail thanks to the arrival of head coach James Franklin.
- As of Sept. 25, the Hokies have the No. 19 class in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings .
- Quarterback Four-star Peter Bourque , No. 80 NATL.