"Still open" but when a school that has already offered doesn't make such a big early list, the uphill battle is obvious:

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Smart time to be dishing out offers in Houston, yeah?

New Virginia Tech football offer: Jaydon Blue

Jamon Johnson. Unfortunately, not much of a surprise for prospects from St. Frances Academy in recent years.

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From our friend at KState Online, @Matt Hall

Hokies add a sharp-shooting combo guard in grad transfer Diarra

Didn't get around to evaluating the only February commit for the Hokies until now:

From the film room: Dallan Wright

I think there's potential that he outperforms his recruiting rankings in a big way... but it's still a risky land (of course, VT had scholarship slots to give, so the risk isn't great).

Quotes + Analysis: https://virginiatech.rivals.com/news/rivals250-wr-latrell-neville-commits-to-virginia-tech

The Hokies had sort of started to focus on him as the replacement at RB after they whiffed on TreVeyon Henderson:

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It's not there yet, but this class really has to rebound, or end up about as bad as last year's (albeit with more volume). Back-to-back classes of low quality are the sort of thing that can sink a program.

That said, the Hokies have a chance to do a lot of talking on the field this Fall, and if they do it, the level of recruit they have access to will be very different. Of course, by then they'll have to be hoping for players to still be on the market (or willing to flip).

(The combination of all the above is the reason I was frustrated when the coaches took to Twitter to act like a bunch of petulant children when they missed on Henderson. Things have long crossed the "don't talk about it, be about it" border, and they seem to have little interest in that).

Final installment:

Final installment of the Rivals100 for 2022

He comes from a potential pipeline area in Baltimore, but Hokies haven't seemed much of a threat for quite some time now:

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Story coming in the AM

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A big group with some seriously talented options - but not as many that they're close to closing on among those top guys.

Virginia Tech Hokies 2021 recruiting hotboard: Receiving corps

You are correct to assume that a kid committing to North Texas did not have an active offer to join VT.

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2021/jayden-gray-245868

They've gotten pretty inconsistent in terms of getting these up with any sort of timeliness, but this one shouldn't be too out of date.

Audio: Tim Sullivan on ESPN Blacksburg's The Drive

And @samspiegelman plans to move Dematrius Davis up in the next set of rankings:

Film season: Dematrius Davis due for a rankings bump?

The old rule of thumb applies: if a guy transfers out and doesn't end up at a Power-5 program, the on-field impact of the departure probably wasn't going to be that great in the long run:

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Another from the big training group out of LA (though he did not participate in the March trip to Blacksburg):

New Virginia Tech football offer: Clint Stephens

VT was among his first offers, but hasn't been seriously in the mix for quite some time:

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Tyrod Taylor Foundation makes $25,000 donation to Virginia Peninsula Foodbank
Tech alum continues philanthropic efforts during COVID-19 crisis

HAMPTON, VA – Hampton native, Virginia Tech alum and current Los Angeles Chargers QB Tyrod Taylor made a generous and significant $25,000 donation from the Tyrod Taylor Foundation to Virginia Peninsula Foodbank to purchase a truckload of nutritious food to help those in his local community who have been economically impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). During this time of urgency and emergency, the Foodbank plays an important role in meeting the needs of those who are experiencing food insecurity.

“We’re seeing unprecedented times, but I’m happy that I’ve been blessed with a platform to help,” Taylor said. “I hope my charity’s donation to the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank greatly impacts those in need right now, specifically the schoolchildren who count on those meals throughout the week. I also hope it encourages others who have platforms similar to mine to join in support.”

“We are truly honored and genuinely touched to receive this incredible contribution from Tyrod Taylor that will help provide healthy meals to individuals, families, and children across the Peninsula during a period of anxiety and increased need,” said Karen Joyner, chief executive officer for Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. “Tyrod’s compassion and concern for his hometown community and his extraordinary commitment to helping those in need will enable our neighbors experiencing difficulties and disruptions in their lives to enjoy nourishing food they might otherwise be unable to obtain. We thank him for his dedication to making people’s lives happier, healthier, and more hopeful.”

In January, 2020, Tyrod partnered with Kroger at the grand opening of their new Hampton store location. He participated in a shopping spree that resulted in a significant amount of food to help stock the shelves at Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. The Foodbank has consistently witnessed firsthand the love Tyrod Taylor possesses for his hometown neighbors and friends.