There is no question that former Oakton (Vienna, VA) standout Cody Grimm has made the most of his recruited walk-on opportunity at Virginia Tech, turning into a key contributor for the Hokies. Tech is looking for similar success with its latest recruited walk on out of Oakton, 6-2, 215-pound linebacker Jack Tyler.

Despite boasting full scholarship offers from U-Mass and VMI, Tyler accepted a recruited walk-on spot with the Hokies the weekend before Signing Day.

“I guess I’ve always loved Tech,” Tyler said. “It always was one of my favorite schools. I had to decide between the mindset of going someplace and being a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in a big pond. My dad said that the ponds don’t grow, but the fish can. There are no guarantees of anything, but there are a lot of factors I like. Cody Grimm went to Oakton and I respect him a lot. Since he’s had such a great career, I thought maybe I could do the same. I talked to him a couple of times and he helped me make my decision. I have a good connection with all the coaches. I really like Coach Foster. Coach Beamer is a great guy. They are really nice people.”

Tyler made an official visit to Virginia Tech from January 30th-February 1st. He informed head coach Frank Beamer of his decision on the evening of the 31st.

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