Ishmael Findlayter
Defensive End, Class of 2023
Clarkson Football North, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
6-4, 230

In his first season playing organized American football, Ishmael Findlayter played safety. Afterward, between his sophomore and junior seasons, he underwent a huge, physical transformation.           

Findlayter was already about 6-foot-4, but in that time, he gained 50 pounds. His coaches promptly moved him to the defensive line. Because of the subsequent lack of film at that position and being in Canada (at Clarkson North in Mississauga, Ontario), Findlayter went largely unnoticed in recruiting circles.           

That changed when Findlayter camped at Virginia Tech on July 30. The Hokies promptly offered a scholarship afterward, and on Sunday he gave them a commitment. Now, Findlayter is hoping Virginia Tech can be a fit for him in a few ways. Based on what he’s seen and heard, he believes the Hokies can maximize his largely untapped talent.           

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