- Cornerback, Safety
- Class of 2012
- Baltimore, MD (Baltimore Poly)
- 6-0, 195 lbs
- Status: VT Signee
- Verbal Date: 2011-05-02
Riley was named first-team all-metro by the Baltimore Sun in 2011. He earned the honor for his play at defensive back.
Chris Coleman's Scouting Report: Donovan Riley is a very smart football player who comes from a very tough academic school, Baltimore-Poly. He has a college ready body already, at about 6-0, 200, and his obvious intelligence could make him a potential candidate for early playing time in Bud Foster's defense. His biggest challenge will be adjusting to the speed of the college game, as it is with most players making the jump from high school. I project Riley as a short-side safety in college, or a rover in Virginia Tech's scheme. I like him as a player, and I'm a bit surprised that he didn't have more offers (Vandy and UConn were his others). He'll probably get more offers later in the summer, but I expect him to stick with his Tech commitment.
College Info
School | Interest | Offer |
---|---|---|
Virginia TechVT | Signee | Yes |
VirginiaUVA | None | No |
PittsburghPITT | None | Yes |
ConnecticutUCONN | None | Yes |
MarylandMD | None | No |
VanderbiltVANDY | None | Yes |
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The Fisher Law Firm Friday Q&A: Quarterbacks, Miami, and Player Development
2015-10-16 16:03:04, TechSideline.com -
2015 Virginia Tech Football Preview: Defensive Backs
2015-08-20 15:44:42, TechSideline.com -
The Fisher Law Firm Friday Q&A: July 31, 2015
2015-07-31 14:25:08, TechSideline.com -
The Virginia Tech Secondary Without CJ Reavis
2015-07-13 14:27:12, TechSideline.com -
Virginia Tech Spring Practice Recap: The Defense, Part 2
2015-05-01 12:57:26, TechSideline.com -
Friday Q&A: April 3, 2015
2015-04-03 14:11:27, TechSideline.com -
Friday Q&A: March 27, 2015
2015-03-27 16:53:26, TechSideline.com -
A look forward: Defensive backs
2015-01-15 15:24:54, TechSideline.com -
Friday Q&A: January 2, 2015
2015-01-02 16:13:36, TechSideline.com -
Depth chart thoughts: Lots of freshmen to dress
2014-08-25 14:41:53, TechSideline.com -
2014 Preview: Defensive backs
2014-08-18 14:38:22, TechSideline.com -
Biggest questions, #5: Special Teams
2014-08-05 13:05:26, TechSideline.com -
2014 Spring Superlatives
2014-04-28 15:01:07, TechSideline.com -
Motley moves into the #1 spot
2014-04-15 14:11:08, TechSideline.com -
Productive day for Williams, Motley and Ford
2014-04-12 16:35:26, TechSideline.com -
Friday Q&A: April 11, 2014
2014-04-11 14:26:29, TechSideline.com -
Extra depth gives Hokies more options
2014-04-10 15:17:56, TechSideline.com -
Leal's decision making, and utilizing a faster defense
2014-04-07 14:44:52, TechSideline.com -
Cornerbacks, the DE/DT debate, and using bigger backs
2014-03-31 13:55:53, TechSideline.com -
Gunners are key to Tech's success in 2014
2014-03-27 13:22:57, TechSideline.com -
Friday Q&A: March 7, 2014
2014-03-07 16:34:04, TechSideline.com -
Friday Q&A: December 20, 2013
2013-12-20 16:12:39, TechSideline.com -
Friday Q&A: October 25, 2013
2013-10-25 13:54:07, TechSideline.com -
Despite loss, Hokies have plenty to build on
2013-09-03 15:02:17, TechSideline.com -
2013 Football Preview: DB's and Whips
2013-08-21 12:54:12, TechSideline.com -
Practice Report: Hokies begin 2013 season
2013-08-06 13:24:28, TechSideline.com -
Gray discusses his secondary
2013-08-05 18:08:22, TechSideline.com -
Gilman's Keihn A Top Prospect
2013-05-14 23:21:00, TheSabre.com -
Post-Spring defensive roundtable: Part 2
2013-05-03 14:41:48, TechSideline.com -
Post-Spring defensive roundtable: Part 1
2013-05-02 14:37:40, TechSideline.com -
Defense makes progress
2013-04-23 15:03:05, TechSideline.com -
Questions remain heading into the last week
2013-04-15 14:20:56, TechSideline.com -
Thomas Shows Improvement in Scrimmage #2
2013-04-13 22:19:43, TechSideline.com -
Separation Week
2013-04-08 13:08:36, TechSideline.com -
"He's definitely God-sent"
2013-04-04 15:51:38, TechSideline.com -
Gray Looking for Younger Players to Step Up
2013-03-27 14:21:21, TechSideline.com -
Spring is Around the Corner
2013-03-04 15:44:51, TechSideline.com -
Exum's Injury a Blow for the Hokies
2013-01-28 14:08:22, TechSideline.com -
Exum Tears ACL
2013-01-27 20:13:33, TechSideline.com -
Offseason Goals: Defense
2013-01-04 12:10:27, TechSideline.com -
Friday Discussion: Secondary and Depth Chart Changes
2012-11-16 12:11:50, TechSideline.com -
Monday Thoughts: FSU 2012
2012-11-12 15:29:51, TechSideline.com -
Friday Q&A: September 14, 2012
2012-09-14 15:06:14, TechSideline.com -
Virginia Tech Camp Report
2012-08-30 11:23:41, TechSideline.com -
Game Week is Here
2012-08-27 13:31:20, TechSideline.com -
2012 Football Preview: Defensive Backs
2012-08-24 14:00:42, TechSideline.com -
Practice Update: True Freshmen and Wide Receivers
2012-08-20 15:26:18, TechSideline.com -
Football Notes: August 15, 2012
2012-08-15 12:56:10, TechSideline.com -
Football Notes: August 10, 2012
2012-08-10 13:56:16, TechSideline.com -
Practice Opens in Blacksburg
2012-08-08 10:51:13, TechSideline.com -
True Freshmen Are Enrolled, Preparing for Preseason Practice
2012-07-16 12:08:56, TechSideline.com -
Friday Q&A: Big Spring for Young Players
2012-02-10 14:13:15, TechSideline.com -
2012: Hokies Build Depth on Defense
2012-02-08 13:55:02, TechSideline.com -
2012 Class: Position Breakdown
2012-02-03 02:02:38, TechSideline.com -
Hokies Sign 2012 Recruiting Class
2012-02-01 14:29:37, TechSideline.com -
TSL Pass Recruiting Notes
2012-01-26 23:55:40, TechSideline.com -
Q&A: Tech's Newest Commit, Donovan Riley
2011-05-09 23:33:00, TechSideline.com -
Reports: Baltimore Standout DB/WR Picks Hokies
2011-05-03 11:04:00, TechSideline.com