Every year, Southwest Virginia usually produces at least 1-3 power 5 level recruits. One of those recruits in the 2019 class is three-star offensive guard Jesse Hanson. Last week, Virginia Tech decided to extend an offer to Hanson ahead of his first visit to Blacksburg this fall.
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Hanson told us that the timing of the offer was a "surprise" and that he wasn't expecting it to happen as soon as it did. The Lord Botetourt HS guard was excited about this offer telling us that he "really wanted this one."
This past weekend, Hanson made his first visit of the fall to Virginia Tech and enjoyed what he saw.
Jesse Hanson told us that he had a "great" visit to Blacksburg for the Pitt game. Hanson was impressed with how Virginia Tech's offensive coaching staff made it a priority to speak with him and ensured that he had a chance to spend some time with Justin Fuente. Hanson was also impressed with the environment saying that Lane Stadium "was extremely loud, and it wasn't even a sold out game."
With this offer and visit, Virginia Tech improved their status "a lot" as Hanson now knows that VT is "a very true option" for him. Before Hanson was offered by VT; Duke, Iowa State, and Virginia were among the schools recruiting Hanson the hardest. Virginia and Duke have also built strong relationships between him and their coaches as well.
The 6'4'' 290-pound OG from Daleville, Virginia is ranked as the 21st best recruit in Virginia by Rivals and the 247 Sports Composite. The 247 Sports Composite also has Hanson ranked as the 22nd best offensive guard in the 2019 class.
Hanson is building a strong offer list as well that includes multiple power 5 schools:
- ACC: Virginia Tech, Duke, Virginia
- Big 12: West Virginia, Iowa State
- Sun Belt: Appalachian State, Coastal Carolina
- FCS/Future FBS Independent: Liberty
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