Virginia Tech recruiting
Class of 2026
National rank
No. 30
Commits
23
4-star or better
8
Avg stars
3.35
| Player | Pos | Stars | Rating | Nat. rank | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Wiggins | LB | ★★★★ | 0.9232 | No. 198 | Coatesville, PA · Coatesville |
| Messiah Mickens | RB | ★★★★ | 0.9134 | No. 253 | Harrisburg, PA · Harrisburg |
| Davion Brown | WR | ★★★★ | 0.9073 | No. 293 | Richmond, VA · Trinity Episcopal |
| Troy Huhn | QB | ★★★★ | 0.9004 | No. 355 | San Marcos, CA · Mission Hills |
| Thomas Wilder | OT | ★★★★ | 0.8977 | No. 389 | Virginia Beach, VA · Green Run |
| Pierce Petersohn | TE | ★★★★ | 0.8974 | No. 392 | Dodge Center, MN · Triton |
| Tyson Harley | EDGE | ★★★★ | 0.8963 | No. 412 | Washington, DC · Gonzaga |
| Zaevion Cleveland | CB | ★★★★ | 0.8922 | No. 458 | Virginia Beach, VA · Green Run |
| Benjamin Eziuka | IOL | ★★★ | 0.8869 | No. 552 | Novi, MI · Detroit Catholic Central |
| Marlen Bright | OT | ★★★ | 0.8856 | No. 586 | Wayne, NJ · DePaul Catholic |
| Mathieu Lamah | LB | ★★★ | 0.8844 | No. 608 | Nokesville, VA · Patriot |
| T-Ron Richardson Jr. | DL | ★★★ | 0.8844 | No. 608 | Hopewell, VA · Hopewell |
| Buddy Wegdam | OT | ★★★ | 0.8844 | No. 608 | Woodberry Forest, VA · Woodberry Forest |
| Amauri Polydor | CB | ★★★ | 0.8833 | No. 634 | Baltimore, MD · St. Frances Academy |
| John-Patrick Oates | LB | ★★★ | 0.8767 | No. 833 | Wyndmoor, PA · La Salle College |
| Roseby Lubintus | OT | ★★★ | 0.8733 | No. 966 | Sicklerville, NJ · Timber Creek |
| Garrett Witherington | DL | ★★★ | 0.8733 | No. 966 | Birmingham, AL · Briarwood Christian |
| Maddox Cochrane | OT | ★★★ | 0.8722 | No. 1030 | Richmond, VA · Benedictine |
| Tyrell Grant Jr. | ATH | ★★★ | 0.8689 | No. 1174 | Suffolk, VA · Nansemond River |
| Tyrell Simpson | OT | ★★★ | 0.8633 | No. 1438 | Leland, NC · North Brunswick |
| Kamren Johnson | EDGE | ★★★ | 0.8511 | No. 2022 | Virginia Beach, VA · Green Run |
| Will Love | K | ★★★ | 0.8256 | No. 3038 | Spartanburg, SC · Spartanburg |
| Luke Jones | P | ★★★ | 0.8000 | No. 3346 | Virginia Beach, VA · First Colonial |
Class of 2025
National rank
No. 39
Commits
20
4-star or better
4
Avg stars
3.20
| Player | Pos | Stars | Rating | Nat. rank | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamarius Peterkin | WR | ★★★★ | 0.9011 | No. 333 | Winston Salem, NC · Mount Tabor |
| Jeffrey Overton Jr. | RB | ★★★★ | 0.8935 | No. 422 | Alexandria, VA · Hayfield |
| Micah Matthews | ATH | ★★★★ | 0.8908 | No. 467 | Bridgewater, VA · Turner Ashby |
| Jahmari DeLoatch | S | ★★★★ | 0.8903 | No. 474 | Chesapeake, VA · Oscar Smith |
| Christian Evans | DL | ★★★ | 0.8892 | No. 494 | Ashburn, VA · Stone Bridge |
| Cam Sparks | ATH | ★★★ | 0.8825 | No. 593 | Chattanooga, TN · Baylor School |
| Brett Clatterbaugh | LB | ★★★ | 0.8819 | No. 606 | Culpeper, VA · Eastern View |
| Sheldon Robinson | S | ★★★ | 0.8819 | No. 606 | Woodberry Forest, VA · Woodberry Forest |
| A.J. Brand | ATH | ★★★ | 0.8789 | No. 686 | Columbia, SC · Irmo |
| Jayden Anderson | WR | ★★★ | 0.8769 | No. 728 | Virginia Beach, VA · Green Run |
| Sherrod Henderson | EDGE | ★★★ | 0.8753 | No. 769 | Rocky Point, NC · Heide Trask |
| Noah Chambers | LB | ★★★ | 0.8731 | No. 848 | Hyattsville, MD · DeMatha Catholic |
| Carter Stallard | OT | ★★★ | 0.8664 | No. 1076 | Christiansburg, VA · Christiansburg |
| Kelden Ryan | QB | ★★★ | 0.8656 | No. 1107 | DeSoto, TX · DeSoto |
| Nathaniel Wright | IOL | ★★★ | 0.8625 | No. 1243 | Woodbridge, VA · Forest Park |
| Knahlij Harrell | CB | ★★★ | 0.8622 | No. 1254 | Virginia Beach, VA · Green Run |
| Luke Stuewe | ATH | ★★★ | 0.8550 | No. 1560 | Avon Lake, OH · Avon Lake |
| Zeke Chinwike | DL | ★★★ | 0.8542 | No. 1604 | Virginia Beach, VA · Green Run |
| Brennan Johnson | LB | ★★★ | 0.8533 | No. 1629 | Highland Springs, VA · Highland Springs |
| Jojo Crim | CB | ★★★ | 0.8470 | No. 1923 | Camden, SC · Camden |
Recruiting data from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub: composite ratings, stars and national ranks. Commits only; a class grows until signing day.
The Virginia Tech recruiting class of 2026: where it ranks nationally, how many blue-chip players it has and every commit with position, stars and hometown. For players arriving from other programs, see the Virginia Tech transfer portal; for the whole conference, the ACC recruiting rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Virginia Tech's 2026 recruiting class rank?
No. 30 nationally with 226.24 points, with 23 commits on record.
Who is the top Virginia Tech commit in the class of 2026?
Terry Wiggins, a 4-star LB from Coatesville, PA, No. 198 nationally.
How many Virginia Tech commits are four-star or better in 2026?
8 of 23.