I am looking forward to seeing all of these young men together in the fall. pic.twitter.com/pKvIW9e6tZ
— Justin Fuente (@CoachFuente) February 4, 2016
Virginia Tech received 12 signed letters of intent on National Signing Day. Ten of those recruits had committed before Signing Day, while two more joined the class on February 3. Through Twitter, here is a look at Virginia Tech football’s newest additions…
Nansemond River (Suffolk, VA) offensive lineman Jarrett Hopple was the first LOI announced by Virginia Tech…
The first one is in!! @HoppleJarrett79 is officially a Hokie! #HokiesNSD16 pic.twitter.com/MXNzgo7XxY
— Justin Fuente (@CoachFuente) February 3, 2016
Three other offensive line prospects joined Hopple in signing with the Hokies on February 3, including in-state sleeper Silas Dzansi…
It's official!! #VT20 pic.twitter.com/FZTgHRsLqc
— Silas Dzansi (@SDzansi) February 4, 2016
Darlington (Rome, GA) product Patrick Kearns…
Great picture from today's signings at Darlington! #football #arts @DarlingtonTiger @Darfinearts @CoachTommyAtha pic.twitter.com/pd1Okkz4GM
— Brent Bell (@bbell5) February 3, 2016
And Cumberland (VA) standout T.J. Jackson. In addition, JUCO prospect Demetri Moore enrolled at Tech in January.
T.J. Jackson is in!!! #HokieNation #HokiesNSD16 pic.twitter.com/SlytRLK6IE
— Charlie Cantor (@ChuckCantor) February 3, 2016
Indian River (Chesapeake, VA) linebacker Tavante Beckett flirted with Maryland but ultimately stayed with Virginia Tech.
Can't wait #VT20 https://t.co/GV2uzQi3dj
— Chosen1 (@Tavante4) February 4, 2016
Collins Hill (Suwannee, GA) had quite a few prospects sign with colleges on National Signing Day, including Virginia Tech-bound linebacker Emmanuel Belmar. Belmar is seated far right in the photo. To his immediate left is UVA-bound linebacker Rob Snyder. Two down from Belmar is Tomon Fox, who Virginia Tech came close to flipping from North Carolina.
Next level pic.twitter.com/WtjUte4Ry0
— Emmanuel Belmar Jr (@EBJr_9) February 4, 2016
LB Eron Carter, who announced for Virginia Tech on National Signing Day.
Officially Committed To Virginia Tech!!@paulmast62 to Warner #GoHokies #Royals #Sandman16
Video coming soon pic.twitter.com/dURJ1ZOeCt— Eron Carter (@CarterE33) February 3, 2016
InsideNova.com tweeted this photo of defensive back recruit Reggie Floyd…
Stonewall Jackson HS senior DB Reggie Floyd signed this morning with Virginia Tech for football … @VT_Football pic.twitter.com/GQbMRo2Cy2
— InsideNoVA (@InsideNoVA) February 3, 2016
…to which Virginia Tech football replied with this tweet…
Looking swaggy in that maroon & orange, @_ImThatDude20 #HokiesNSD16https://t.co/QAaVWKtZYF
— VT Football (@VT_Football) February 3, 2016
Defensive tackle recruit Jarrod Hewitt committed to Virginia Tech this past Sunday and signed with the Hokies on February 3.
Start to a new beginning #NationalSigningDay #HokiesNSD16 pic.twitter.com/CjHuyMMUth
— Five -Five (@HewittJarrod) February 3, 2016
Hampton’s JoVonn Quillen Jr. alongside his mother on National Signing Day…
My mother is really proud of me and I love you and I'll do anything to make sure yur happy #proudmother #NSD2016 pic.twitter.com/LyfiXjBCw8
— JoVonn Quillen Jr 1⃣ (@JovonnQuillenJr) February 3, 2016
Bayside (Virginia Beach, VA) wide receiver Phillip Patterson, who Justin Fuente brought back into the fold after being named Hokies head coach.
Congrats @og_patt. #NationalSigningDay #GoBayside pic.twitter.com/dnBRnBOZ4N
— Bayside Marlins (@BHSMarlins) February 3, 2016
Virginia Tech flipped Camden Catholic (Cherry Hill, N.J.) defensive back/wide receiver Tyree Rodgers from Old Dominion on National Signing Day.
Jordan Jefferson- Colgate Tyree Rodgers- Virginia tech Jamal Parker – Kent state Jake Mackara – Millersville pic.twitter.com/s6s0PFr3sf
— CCHS Fighting Irish (@Irishcchsfb) February 3, 2016
A LITTLE NEGATIVE – – But NO ‘BURNERS’, NO ‘GAME BREAKERS’, NO ‘POINT MAKERS’, NO ‘5 STARS’ & FEW ‘4 STARS’, NO ‘SEC TYPES’, NO NADA !!!
For my mental survival, I will chalk this class up to Frank Beamer. However, for some reason (?), I really like Jarrod Hewitt. Go Figure – Dum-Dum ???
The increased and effective use of social media is apparent and welcome. On our way!
What happened to Clay Dean? He was a commit but I don’t see him listed as signed.
I’m checking in on Clay’s situation.
Good stuff!
No kidding on that Collins Hill. They kicked my kids high school in 6AAAAAA playoffs this year. That team was huge. Nothing like Gwinnett County football.