Scouting Report: DJ Crossen

Virginia Tech recruiting
DJ Crossen is one of several defensive backs signed in Virginia Tech’s Class of 2018.

Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 186 pounds
Projected Position: Cornerback

Rivals: 3-star, No. 47 cornerback nationally, No. 17 player in North Carolina
247Sports: 3-star, No. 39 cornerback nationally, No. 15 player in North Carolina
ESPN: 4-star, No. 34 cornerback nationally, No. 11 player in North Carolina

Other Power 5 offers: 9

Virginia Tech went into the state of North Carolina and beat out the Tar Heels, Louisville, Wisconsin and others for Dudley High School cornerback DJ Crossen.  The presence of Hendon Hooker and other Greensboro-area players certainly helped with Crossen’s recruitment, as the Hokies have recently put a major emphasis on recruiting the Tar Heel State.

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