Virginia Tech hosted some talented 2023 and future recruits yesterday including one of the top quarterbacks in the 2024 class, Michael Van Buren out of Baltimore powerhouse St Frances. His visit went quite well with Van Buren receiving an offer from the Hokies during his time in Blacksburg.
After an amazing visit, I’m extremely blessed to receive an offer from Virginia Tech University! #gohokies🦃 @TylerBowen @Coachbg_qb @CoachJustinAR @CoachMessay @QB_Factory @CoachCammm pic.twitter.com/XTLtHbUFwX
— Michael Van Buren (@mike3k_) January 22, 2022
Unsurprisingly, Van Buren was excited to receive a Hokies' offer as he shared with us.
"I grew up being a Virginia Tech fan. There are lots of students and players from my area who have attended and played there. So, I was honored that Coach (Tyler) Bowen extended an official offer. Virginia Tech is a great school, I have friends there, and I could see myself as a Hokie," Van Buren said.
Van Buren's conversation with offensive coordinator Tyler Bowen went quite well overall as he shared with us.
"My conversation with Coach Bowen was very genuine and he was telling me how he was pumped to have me up there and how he loved my film and how I fit exactly what they’re looking for in a quarterback," Van Buren said.
Michael Van Buren also spent a lot of time with QBs coach Brad Glenn and had this to say about his time and conversations with Glenn.
"My time and conversation with Coach Glenn was great. We talked about his coaching style and what he expects from his quarterbacks. Overall, we were just getting to know each other a little bit so we can start to build that relationship that will carry on throughout my recruitment," Van Buren said.
Overall, Van Buren's visit went quite well beyond just his good conversations with Tyler Bowen and Brad Glenn.
"My visit as a whole was amazing. I got to know a lot more about Virginia Tech that I didn’t know. I got to see a lot more of the campus since the only time I was there was for a game but I also actually got to spend time with the coaches, build a relationship with them, have great conversations, and gain knowledge from them," Van Buren said.
While there was a lot that went well during Van Buren's visit, the genuineness and energy of the coaching staff was at the top of the list of what stood out.
"What stood out to me was how genuine and energetic all the coaches were. I could really tell that they want the best for all of their players, that they truly love Blacksburg, and as new staff, they want to keep the great legacy going with Coach (Brent) Pry as the new head coach," Van Buren said.
The fact that Virginia Tech left this strong of an impression on Michael Van Buren is a great start for someone who likely will be one of their top 2024 offensive targets. He's also poised to be one of the top 2024 quarterbacks in the country with nine offers now from Virginia Tech, Michigan, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Maryland, Boston College, Georgia Tech, Arizona, and Temple.
So how does this visit impact Virginia Tech's standing in the recruitment of Michael Van Buren?
"Virginia Tech’s football staff, facilities and campus are top notch and impressive. It is a historic school and I have kept up with them for awhile. Given all of this including that it’s close to home, visiting and getting the offer gives me a lot to think about."
