Guys, the days has already gotten off to a great start! OL Patrick Kearns, as we reported on was likely to happen, committed this morning to the Hokies. Our free story: http://rvls.co/1D1r0Ww

At the Beamer's BBQ this Saturday, which is hosted by head coach Frank Beamer, the Hokies acquired another recruit. Two-star offensive lineman Patrick Kearns officially committed to Virginia Tech, making him the latest addition to the 2016 class.

We didn't offer him but neither did other major programs right? We thought he was too small?

Going to be here sat or not

Got the Hokies 16! At least someone thinks we are on our way back.

Guys, our full breakdown of Belmar, how he got to his decision and what it means for the Hokies:

http://rvls.co/1Lz97Qr

Guys, in case you missed it, four Hokies, Dadi Nicolas, Luther Maddy, Kendall Fuller and Bucky Hodges were named first-team all-ACC. Second highest amount for one team, behind Clemson's five.

Full story/list: https://virginiatech.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1785516

Guys, it's been alluded to on the board, but wanted to confirm that Rivals100 OL Landon Dickerson did visit VT today. Dickerson told me via text message.

Originally, Dickerson, No. 48 in the Rivals100, had looked at visiting VT Saturday for Beamer's Barbecue. But Dickerson now plans to be at Auburn this weekend for a visit there.

This was Dickerson's first time seeing the Hokies' new indoor facility since it was completed last month. His parents got to see it when they were driving to see him at the Rivals Five-Star Challenge last month in Baltimore. Since then, Dickerson has been adamant that he wanted to see the facility for himself.

"It went great," Dickerson said. "Amazing facility. The graphics are pretty legit."

VT is in excellent shape, but Dickerson is taking his time. He's really identified with assistant coach Stacy Searels, which has made a huge difference. He'll likely take all five officials before deciding, but it still sounds like the Hokies are in the lead.

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Guys, I don't mind sharing. Here's my ballot for the ACC media voting that I turned in yesterday. I'm still not completely sold on Clemson, so I had them second in their division:

Coastal Predicted Finish:
1. Virginia Tech
2. Georgia Tech
3. Duke
4. Miami
5. Pittsburgh
6. North Carolina
7. Virginia

Atlantic Predicted Finish:
1. Florida State
2. Clemson
3. Louisville
4. Boston College
5. NC State
6. Syracuse
7. Wake Forest

ACC predicted Champion:
Florida State

Pre-Season Player Of The Year:
Kendall Fuller

JS
What kind of BBQ are they serving?

Actually....
Let's hear some names. Sounds like a good haul coming into town.

Guys, just wanted to pass on that a good friend of mine, Hylton (Va.) assistant coach John Harris, text me earlier to say on Friday he's bringing 2018 stud running back Ricky Slade and 2017 tight end Jarrett Powell to VT. They'll tour the campus and hang out with coaches on Friday and hang around for Beamer's barbecue on Saturday.

We all know about Slade, but Powell is a kid VT is very intrigued about. He's not on Rivals so I'll be building him a profile, but he's a kid Harris has been high on and who the Hokies staff has asked to come down for them to see in person.

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Guys, I spoke a little earlier with Grassfield (Va.) DE Patrick Jones, one of VT's top targets right now at the position. Jones has eight total offers right now, but he told me he has a top three.

That top three is VT, Duke and NC State. And the good news for the Hokies, he'll be visiting Blacksburg next weekend. Jones last visited for junior day in February and has also been to Virginia. Duke, NC State and Wake Forest. He camped at Alabama last week and at Georgia yesterday. But no offers came at either of those camps.

With the Hokies, Jones said he's been speaking with assistant coach Charley Wiles. He also liked Bud Foster and the atmosphere. Right now, I'd have to say VT is the clear leader. But he says he wants to take at least a few visits and decide mid-season.

Lastly, Jones is just now starting to come on the scene because he's a late bloomer. His birthday is in late September, so he's one of the youngest in his class. He grew from 200 pounds at the end of last season to 235 now and is benching 335 pounds, up from 225 pounds. Jones is continuing to get better and he'll get more offers. Four-star potential if he continues at his current rate.

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Two in one day! Tons of coverage coming but Stonewall Jackson (Va.) 2017 three star Devante Smith just announced his commit to VT! Pipeline school with Tim Settle and Reggie Floyd on board: http://sports.yahoo.com/virginiatech/football/recruiting/player-Devante-Smith-183542
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Starting runningback and coaches say good yr could get him a scholarship do if he stays focused lil hype right now for football season. And hoping he does his thing

hearing Landon is on campus today, any word?

Thoughts on this? Clemson picked to win the ACC, while Georgia Tech picked to win the coastal division. Kendall Fuller got 6 votes for ACC player of the year, but Deshaun Watson picked as pre-season favorite.

https://virginiatech.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1784863

Another full breakdown, this time analyzing 2017 three-star safety Devante Smith, who committed last night:

http://rvls.co/1MFcF23

Guys, I've got a treat for you all on this week's chat. Our friend Adam Friedman, Rivals.com's mid-Atlantic recruiting analyst will be running the chat, starting at 12:30 pm ET on Friday. This is your chance to get his expertise on all your questions on where the Hokies stand with plenty of recruits and to get the very latest info.

I will say, be there at 12:30 SHARP, as Adam has a lot of things going on and has been gracious enough to let us borrow some of his time. Take advantage of and get the very most out of your subscriptions and join us for the chat!

Chat link: http://bit.ly/1MFTZzp

Our story/interview with three-star small forward Kodye Pugh: http://rvls.co/1M0Bwzl

He was already pretty high on VT's list this spring, then decided he needed to reclass from 2016 to 2017 and also transferred from Boys Latin (Md.) to Blair Academy (NJ). From watching him and everything I've been told, I think both moves will benefit him tremendously. The Hokies are in good position with him right now, but long way to go still. He's a hell of an artist, as I showed on video, but that doesn't do him justice. He'll be a top 100 kid easily by his senior year, after his move. Has already visited VT, but needs to get back this fall to have a good chance.

Definitely a 2017 kid to keep an eye on, Dillard (Fla.) three-star forward RaiQuan Gray. His AAU coach was coached in college by VT assistant coach Steve Rocaforte, so there's a connection.

Here's our story/interview with Gray at the UA Camp: http://rvls.co/1MrDXJf

Guys, Kelly interviewed Trevon Duval at the Under Armour All-American camp and as he explained, the Hokies are still in the mix, but they have some stiff competition: http://rvls.co/1HhOMsU

If Bud wants you, you must be awesome.

If traditional football power dook and the other NC programs stop out recruiting us for Virginia players, ... maybe, ...

COMMITS TO THE GOOD GUY!!!

Guys, I'm sure you noticed, but over the weekend, we started our countdown of who our staff believes are the 15 most vital players for VT this fall. All four on our staff submitted our lists and the player who was ranked No. 1 received 15 points, No. 2 got 14, etc. to get a true staff decision. Here's a recap of who we've listed so far:

No. 15: Wade Hansen
No. 14: Brandon Facyson
No. 13: Wyatt Teller/Augie Conte

Who's on your lists?