Kirven’s Stock Rising On The Recruiting Front

In the five months since Brookville (Lynchburg, VA) head coach Jeff Woody mailed film to college coaches, defensive lineman Korren Kirven has seen his recruitment flourish. N.C. State and Virginia Tech were the two programs showing serious interest back in November, but now they are two of over 10 schools that have offered the promising junior.

“He’s in the teens right now,” Woody said, referring to Kirven’s scholarship total.

The state’s two FBS programs, Virginia Tech and Virginia, have offered, but heavy hitters from outside the Commonwealth have offered as well. Alabama, Penn State and Tennessee are included in the mix, and Auburn and Florida are among the others showing heavy interest.

“He’s a good ball player,” Woody said. “He definitely passes the eye test. He’s good enough to get this attention.”

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