The headliners of this weekend's game against Georgia Tech are primarily defensive backs. Here's a quick look at some expected to make it to Lane this weekend (with a comprehensive list to come later this week):
Jacksonville (Fla.) Trinity Christian five-star defensive back Shaun Wade
The Ohio State commit is naturally the biggest name who will be in town. It's not super-often that the Hokies get a five-star from outside the region on a visit. This is Wade's official, and while it seems likely that he sticks with his current commitment (Ohio State) or goes with an SEC school, there's no harm in taking a swing for the fences.
Jacksonville (Fla.) Trinity Christian four-star wide receiver D.J. Matthews
Matthews hasn't been as hot a name on the radar, but Wade's teammate will be making the trip, as well. He's also committed to another school - ACC rival Florida State - but has taken a visit to Tennessee. Coming along with Wade (and given VT's commitment from a fellow Jacksonville-area player in Aundre Ricardo-Kearney) can only be a boost for both.
Upper Marlboro (Md.) Riverdale Baptist defensive back Tariq Castro-Fields
With VT after so many talented defensive backs, it's actually easy to overlook a four-star outside the Rivals250 like Castro-Fields. However, he's been on-campus multiple times, including for the Blacksburg Barbecue in August, and the Hokies are very high in his recruitment.
Atlanta Pace Academy three-star running back Deon Jackson
Perhaps not the top running back on the board (that would be fellow Georgia prospect Jalen Holston), but one who is certainly on the VT radar in a big way. He's also committed elsewhere (Duke), and maybe the staff won't put the hard-press on him with Holston ahead of him on their board - and likely to choose the Hokies on his own official visit in a couple weeks - but you never know how his decision process can be affected when on campus.
Again, stay tuned later in the week for a more comprehensive list.
Jacksonville (Fla.) Trinity Christian five-star defensive back Shaun Wade
The Ohio State commit is naturally the biggest name who will be in town. It's not super-often that the Hokies get a five-star from outside the region on a visit. This is Wade's official, and while it seems likely that he sticks with his current commitment (Ohio State) or goes with an SEC school, there's no harm in taking a swing for the fences.
Jacksonville (Fla.) Trinity Christian four-star wide receiver D.J. Matthews
Matthews hasn't been as hot a name on the radar, but Wade's teammate will be making the trip, as well. He's also committed to another school - ACC rival Florida State - but has taken a visit to Tennessee. Coming along with Wade (and given VT's commitment from a fellow Jacksonville-area player in Aundre Ricardo-Kearney) can only be a boost for both.
Upper Marlboro (Md.) Riverdale Baptist defensive back Tariq Castro-Fields
With VT after so many talented defensive backs, it's actually easy to overlook a four-star outside the Rivals250 like Castro-Fields. However, he's been on-campus multiple times, including for the Blacksburg Barbecue in August, and the Hokies are very high in his recruitment.
Atlanta Pace Academy three-star running back Deon Jackson
Perhaps not the top running back on the board (that would be fellow Georgia prospect Jalen Holston), but one who is certainly on the VT radar in a big way. He's also committed elsewhere (Duke), and maybe the staff won't put the hard-press on him with Holston ahead of him on their board - and likely to choose the Hokies on his own official visit in a couple weeks - but you never know how his decision process can be affected when on campus.
Again, stay tuned later in the week for a more comprehensive list.
