***INsider: OL Recruits Update***
- By jason stamm
- The Gobbler
- 10 Replies
Guys, just a few things to pass along here, as we get closer to signing day. As I've mentioned plenty of times before, at least one, if not two of the remaining spots that VT has will go to OL.
Yes, Salem (Va.) two-star Zach Hoyt was offered yesterday by the Hokies. But as of right now, that offer is NOT a grayshirt. There's a strong possibility it turn into a grayshirt offer, but it depends on how the rest of the class finishes and how the numbers work out.
I'll be talking with Hoyt fully for a story here in a bit, but Hoyt does still plan on officially visiting BYU this weekend before making a decision. He'd already bought the plane tickets out there (schools will refund what is spent for the recruit and a family member on officials) and because he and his family are Mormon, they want him to at least visit and see BYU. But looking very, very good for VT in this case.
Also, three-star OL Trent Levell is off the table. It appears that he's not gonna qualify at this point. The Hokies knew it would be close, but still thought he could get in. So at this point, he is NOT officially visiting this weekend, as originally planned.
Also, as has been mentioned, LSU and former VT assistant Jeff Grimes did offer Mike Arnold. But assistant Stacy Searels and assistant Charley Wiles visited Arnold this morning and he's told them he's still 100% with his Hokies commitment. I'm told, from sources at Winter Haven HS (Arnold's school) that Arnold's coach wasn't too happy with Grimes' attempt either. Apparently, they'd reached out a while ago and he had no interest until now and is trying to steal Arnold. But sounds like it won't work.
Also, the VT staff hasn't given up on former commit Fred Johnson. He's already visited Miami, but didn't pull the trigger. Though he still seems to be leaning that way a bit, the Hokies coaches will be making an in-home visit with him tonight. Still looking like a signing day decision or possibly a decision this weekend.
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Yes, Salem (Va.) two-star Zach Hoyt was offered yesterday by the Hokies. But as of right now, that offer is NOT a grayshirt. There's a strong possibility it turn into a grayshirt offer, but it depends on how the rest of the class finishes and how the numbers work out.
I'll be talking with Hoyt fully for a story here in a bit, but Hoyt does still plan on officially visiting BYU this weekend before making a decision. He'd already bought the plane tickets out there (schools will refund what is spent for the recruit and a family member on officials) and because he and his family are Mormon, they want him to at least visit and see BYU. But looking very, very good for VT in this case.
Also, three-star OL Trent Levell is off the table. It appears that he's not gonna qualify at this point. The Hokies knew it would be close, but still thought he could get in. So at this point, he is NOT officially visiting this weekend, as originally planned.
Also, as has been mentioned, LSU and former VT assistant Jeff Grimes did offer Mike Arnold. But assistant Stacy Searels and assistant Charley Wiles visited Arnold this morning and he's told them he's still 100% with his Hokies commitment. I'm told, from sources at Winter Haven HS (Arnold's school) that Arnold's coach wasn't too happy with Grimes' attempt either. Apparently, they'd reached out a while ago and he had no interest until now and is trying to steal Arnold. But sounds like it won't work.
Also, the VT staff hasn't given up on former commit Fred Johnson. He's already visited Miami, but didn't pull the trigger. Though he still seems to be leaning that way a bit, the Hokies coaches will be making an in-home visit with him tonight. Still looking like a signing day decision or possibly a decision this weekend.
More coming when available, but 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.