Rockbridge County (Lexington, VA) offensive lineman Caleb Farris picked up a big-time offer last Tuesday, when Virginia Tech became the third Division 1A program to offer the 6-4, 300-pound junior. Farris, who also has offers from East Carolina and Marshall, learned of the news in interesting fashion.

“I was in [Rockbridge] Coach [Jason] White’s office and he told me my mom was on the way,” Farris recalled. “He said I needed to fill out some paperwork for the Clearinghouse. I was just waiting around. My mom was there and then my dad was there. Then, my girlfriend and her mom and her dad were there. I didn’t know what was going on and then Coach White put the phone on speaker and said, ‘Hey, Coach Beamer.’ I knew what was happening then. It was just crazy. It was real exciting.”

Farris grew up attending Virginia Tech home football games, so there is no question that the Tech offer is an important one. At this point, though, he still intends to check out all options and does not plan to commit any time soon.

“I think my plan is pretty much staying the same right now, but, like I said before, plans can change,” Farris said. “I came back from UVa on Saturday. I’m going to Boston College and Harvard this week. I’m going to Tech’s Spring Game on the 25th. I’m going to a Nike Football Camp in Charlottesville on May 3rd. By then, hopefully more offers will be in. I think at this point I still plan to make trips to senior days and such. That is still the plan right now.

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