Chester (Va.) Life Christian Academy 2023 cornerback Antonio Cotman will take an official visit to Blacksburg this weekend. Between the time I got the tip and confirmed it with Cotman's people, the four-star has decommitted from Boston College:

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He's best friends with Highland Springs (Va.) athlete Takye Heath, a Hokies commit who is expected to be in Blacksburg this weekend as well (he and Braylon Johnson couldn't take their official visits with the rest of their future teammates last weekend because they were otherwise occupied winning a state title).

I mentioned when Cotman committed to Boston College that there was a chance he'd still end up at VT because of the relationships, and ultimately being able to stay closer to home. The fact that I expected the Eagles to stink this year (which came true) didn't hurt. While Virginia Tech wasn't exactly the '85 Bears, the trajectory at BC is firmly downwards under Jeff Hafley - it would be a stunner if he lasts through next season, while at the very least Brent Pry will get a few years, and expectations are that this was the bottoming-out season.

I'll have more as it becomes available to me.

On Wednesday:

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For reasons beyond (but obviously also including) his talent, that’s huge.

Former Hokie commit Ja'Had Carter is in the Transfer Portal:

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He didn't qualify, did a year in prep school, and ended up at Cuse. Was actually a freshman All-America selection to some outlets in 2020, but has not kept up that pace the past two years, will be interested to see if he finds an up-transfer (I wouldn't expect it to be at Virginia Tech - and will not be answering any questions about whether VT is "up" from Syracuse nowadays).

From @RivalsFriedman:

Friedman's three-point stance: Hokies on a roll

Muti-time visitor, as well:

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Obviously, a good idea to build as many inroads as possible to the state's best programs.

From @Adam Gorney:

Tuesdays with Gorney: Big flip for the Hokies and more

The new Hokie sits down with our Clint Cosgrove to chat about what made him want to become a Hokie:

Ayden Greene breaks down VT commitment

5 receptions and 122 yards against VT in ODU game.

A source just texted that the 2023 QB has flipped from Nebraska to VT. Not sure if it's out there publicly yet, stay tuned.

The AP story from this afternoon:

Mutts leads Virginia Tech to victory in Brooklyn

Much more to come.

An update on Green from the Shrine Bowl check in

WR out of Tennessee:
Ayden Greene is a Hokie!

In-state RB:
Jeremiah Coney is a Hokie!

And a quarterback from Massachusetts:
William Watson is a Hokie!

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