Virginia Tech’s staff first started pursuing Manheim Central (Manheim, PA) place-kicker Justin Myer “about a “month and a half ago” according to Manheim Central head coach Mike Williams. The 6-1, 190-pound senior accepted a recruited walk-on spot with the Hokies in early January, choosing Tech over a scholarship offer from Division 1A Temple as well as Maine, William & Mary and others.

“He is absolutely going to Virginia Tech. There is no question about it. You couldn’t change his mind in 100 years, I’m sure of that,” Williams said of Myer, who served as Manheim Central’s place-kicker each of the past two seasons. “He will be a preferred walk-on. If he wins the kick-off job, he’ll be on scholarship in January.”

As a senior, Myer made four of 10 field goals including one from a school-record 47 yards, a kick that Williams says cleared the goal post by 10 yards. While Myer hopes to eventually get a chance to win the place-kicker job, he is being brought in initially to take over the kick-off duties.

“His forte is his kick-off ability. That is what he is coming in to do, so I think that will take some pressure off,” Williams said. “Virginia Tech is one of the best, if not the best, in special teams. They do everything well. I think that is why Justin is so excited.

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