It's time to re-adjust where Virginia Tech sits in the college football recruiting hierarchy.  Previously battling other ACC bottom-feeders to not

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Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances safety Elijah Butler has committed to Virginia Tech, announcing his college plans during a live ceremony on the Rivals

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Virginia Tech sits at No. 25 in the Rivals Recruiting Rankings at this point in the 2027 cycle, and James Franklin and the Hokies continue to build

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James Franklin's Virginia Tech rises to No. 25: Predictions as key targets close in on decisions

Safety has been a tough position to get a read on for most of this year for the Florida Gators in the 2027 recruiting cycle. However, in recent

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Safety targets to track following Rivals300 Kailib Dillard's commitment to UF

Auburn on Saturday added a commitment from one of its top overall wide receiver targets.  Riverdale (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) three-star wide receiver

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Auburn adds top WR target, more roster additions reporting to campus soon

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