Local Standout Tyson Washington Joins the Hokies
Virginia Tech football secures a commitment from in-state athlete Tyson Washington, a versatile 6’3″, 205-pound two-way player from The St. James Academy. Rated as a three-star by 247Sports (No. 63 athlete nationally, No. 17 in Virginia) and a top linebacker by On3/Rivals, Washington lined up at multiple defensive spots and wide receiver in high school. He received 18 offers and visited Virginia Tech, Syracuse, Penn State, and Virginia before pledging to the Hokies, who now sit No. 12 in 247Sports’ 2027 team rankings.
Behold the grand triumph: Virginia Tech has snagged a “top local talent”—by which we mean the kid your cousin’s friend’s neighbor once saw on Hudl. Eighteen offers? Impressive, until you realize most were probably spam invites to watch highlight reels. But give Hokies credit: nothing screams program momentum like celebrating a No. 63 recruit as if he’s the second coming of Michael Vick. Go ahead, VT fans—break out the banners and confetti for the newest face on campus parking passes.
June Recruiting Recap: Three Takeaways
In June, Virginia Tech continued its recruiting surge, moving right outside the national top ten and ranking third in the ACC. Under Coach James Franklin, the Hokies have cemented themselves as the conference’s No. 2 recruiter, bolstered by quarterback additions Ethan Grunkemeyer and four-star Peter Bourque. The class also emphasizes trench strength with four-star linemen Dylan Latell, Kaden Buchanan, Joseph Buchanan, and Junior Saunders, showcasing a balanced approach to fortify both sides of the ball and set a foundation for sustained success.
Ah, the sweet smell of second place. Virginia Tech, ever the bridesmaid in ACC recruiting, has finally mastered the art of coming just behind Clemson—who themselves are tripping over Miami’s dust. And let’s not forget the quarterback room: Grunkemeyer sounds like a bargain-bin blender, while Bourque’s meteoric rise proves that throwing a football really is rocket science. Meanwhile, VT collects linemen like rare Beanie Babies, because nothing says “championship contender” like a pile of oversized humans who block people for a living.
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