Virginia Tech Evaluating Hunter McLain

Hunter McLain
Offensive Line, Class of 2022
Lord Botetourt, Daleville, VA
6-6, 300

For the first two and a half games this season, Hunter McLain played defensively at nose guard for Lord Botetourt (Va.). It was that third game, however, a win over William Byrd (Va.), that has completely changed his outlook, both for his high school and for his recruitment.

It was during that game that Rivals250 right tackle Gunner Givens left with a knee injury in the third quarter. McLain was called to replace Givens, and the replacement’s presence was felt on the ensuing play.

“I remember that first offensive play of the season,” McLain said. “I took a guy to the sideline and pancaked him.”

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