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Virginia Tech's tight end recruiting has left a lot to be desired in recent years with the Hokies only signing one tight end in the past three recruiting classes. While the Hokies look like the favorite for three-star TE Destin Mitchell in the 2026 class, they will also have work to do at the tight end spot in the 2027 class with the Hokies already leading for one of their top 2027 TE targets.
Check out why three-star LB/TE John Patrick-Oates flipped his commitment from JMU and Virginia Tech and the big impact James Franklin had on it.
James Franklin made history, pillaging Penn State's 2026 class for Virginia Tech in a way that no head coach has ever done to his former school.
James Franklin backed up his initial statements and signed 11 offensive and defensive linemen as part of his first recruiting class at Virginia Tech.
James Franklin and the Hokies their fourth new commitment of Early Signing Day as three-star CB Amauri Polydor flips from Penn State to Virginia Tech.
