As always, what's posted here, STAYS HERE. Don't de-value your own subscription by giving away information to others who don't pay like you do. It's also a violation of our terms of service and will result in the termination of your subscription.
Guys, I spoke earlier with Battlefield (Va.) athlete
Brailyn Franklin. He visited VT for junior day yesterday and was offered before he left. That was Franklin's first offer, though he's also heard from Marshall, NC State and a host of other smaller schools.
Franklin told me that the Hokies have offered him as an athlete. And this kid is a true athlete. He played wide receiver, then moved to cornerback and safety and when Battlefield struggled against the run, Franklin moved to nose guard and defensive end. Franklin said it's funny that Rivals has him ranked as the No. 28 defensive end, since that's probably the position he's played least.
Of yesterday's trip to VT, Franklin said, "The visit was amazing." He told me he walked around campus, saw the facilities, went to the indoor facility and talked to a number of the coaches, including
Justin Fuente,
Galen Scott,
Bud Foster and
Holmon Wiggins. Foster is Franklin's primary recruiter and Franklin told me he's called multiple times to check on his grades and how he's doing in school.
Franklin told me, "Overall, I love the school in general." He said he's been a fan because his brother was a fan and has got him liking the Hokies because of Michael Vick. Franklin said he's been a fan ever since.
Franklin has no other visits planned right now. He said he's in no hurry to commit, because he wants to keep his options open. The problem is figuring out exactly where he's gonna play. VT hasn't figured it out, but definitely thinks he's good enough for a scholarship. Good move for the Hokies to get in first, here, but this one has a long way to go.
