Pennsylvania Receiver Darryle Simmons Commits to Virginia Tech

By: Ricky LaBlue |
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Darryle Simmons committed to Virginia Tech on Mother’s Day. (Photo by Jason Stamm)

Virginia Tech added another member to their Class of 2018 on Sunday as wide receiver Darryle Simmons announced his commitment via Twitter in a video that featured all of his finalists.

Simmons is rated as a 4-star wide receiver, a top-40 receiver in the country and the 8th-best player in the state of Pennsylvania. The 6-foot-2, 196-pound receiver was offered by Virginia Tech in June 2016, and the Hokies were a factor in his recruitment from the get go. Simmons holds 15 scholarship offers, and his top six schools were Tech, Penn State, North Carolina, Maryland, Tennessee and West Virginia. 

Simmons visited Virginia Tech for the first time in March 2017 with friends Nasir Peoples and Kyle Pitts. Peoples committed to Virginia Tech prior to that visit on Feb. 22, but since that visit, the Hokies have been in great position with Simmons and Pitts. At this point, Pitts is still uncommitted. 

Simmons gives Virginia Tech the first bigger, taller wide receiver they were looking for in the Class of 2018. The Hokies will likely take at least one more taller receiver, and have several targets on their board. Tre Turner holds Virginia Tech in high regard, and the Hokies sit well with Daniel George and Dillon Spalding, as they do with others.

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  1. This is another sign that Coach Fuente has the Hokies headed for greatness again. Welcome Mr. Simmons. Excellent choice, and a nice video presentation also.

  2. Sharp looking young man. He will get a great education, outstanding life lessons, and world class coaching at Virginia Tech. Welcome!

  4. Fantastic..Welcome Simmons!!! you will love being a Hokie and we are glad to have you a part of Hokie Nation!

  5. Great to see another local PA kid commit. Welcome to the Hokie Nation from the vibrant Doylestown contingent. Let’s add Kyle PItts too. Go Hokies!

    1. Can I join this Doylestown contingent? My hometown!

      Good to see some Archbishop Wood kids joining/considering VT.

  6. I’m 69 years old and I wish I was younger because great days seem to be coming. Also, go Spurs.

  7. Thank you for choosing VT over some other great schools. You won’t regret being a Hokie!

  8. Fuente is filling the cupboard for a strong run at the national championship. Welcome Mr. Simmons! You’ll love Hokie football and the university.

  9. was hoping this would happen!

    a great looking athlete and young man.
    size, speed hands: just what CJF is looking for
    to turn into a big target for our QBs and a blocker downfield.
    [and another important inroad into prospect-rich Pennsylvania]

    welcome Mr. Simmons. we’ve been hoping you would join us.

    Go Hokies!
    and happy Mother’s Day!

  10. Welcome from an old Alum from PA. It’s and easy drive; if hungry on the way down on 81 stop at either Woodstock or Harrisonburg for a quick gas and food stop.

    I think you will enjoy your coming life in beautiful Blacksburg.

    GO HOKIES!!!

  13. Seems like a great commit! Welcome Mr. Simmons- Looking forward to cheering you all the way to the end zone!

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