Recruiting Tracker for Virginia Tech Football's 2026 Class

Read below for an update on how Virginia Tech's Class of 2026 is shaping up.

Nov 19, 2025; Blacksburg, Va.; Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin and his wife Fumi enter the press conference where he is introduced as head coach. | Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Following the news on Nov. 17 that James Franklin would be the next head coach of Virginia Tech football, taking over from his previous defensive coordinator Brent Pry, the recruiting class for Virginia Tech football in 2026 is kicking into overdrive. We'll have you covered below with the signing tracker, which will update daily and/or when new commitments arise.

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Here's the full list of commitments this cycle, with stars listed as designated by 247Sports. At the time of writing, the Hokies rank No. 59 on 247Sports:

1. Will Love - Kicker - three stars (Apr. 13)
2. Kamren Johnson - Edge Rusher - three stars (June 13)
3. Buddy Wegdam - Offensive Tackle - three stars (June 18)
4. Zaevion Cleveland - Cornerback - three stars (June 22)
5. Tyrell Simpson - Offensive Tackle - three stars (June 23)
6. Adrian Hamilton - Interior Offensive Line - three stars (July 5)
7. Isaiah Pina - Tight End - three stars (Oct. 22)
8. Messiah Mickens - Running Back - four stars (Nov. 25)
9. Roseby "Purgatory" Lubintus - Offensive Lineman - three stars (Nov. 27)
10. Marlen Bright - Offensive Lineman - three stars (Nov. 27)
11. Pierce Petersohn - Tight End - three stars (Nov. 27)
12. Maddox Cochrane - Offensive Lineman - three stars (Nov. 30)
13. Troy Huhn - Quarterback - three stars (Dec. 1)
14. Mathieu Lamah - Linebacker - three stars (Dec. 1)
15. Thomas Wilder - Offensive Lineman - four stars (Dec. 1)
16. Garrett Witherington - Edge Rusher - three stars (Dec. 1)
17. Benjamin Eziuka - Offensive Lineman - three stars (Dec. 2)
18. Davion "FatRat" Brown - Wide Receiver - four stars (Dec. 2)
19. T-Ron Richardson - Defensive Lineman - three stars (Dec. 2)

And here's the current total, organized by stars (247Sports):

• Four-stars: 3
• Three-stars: 16

Cycle Updates:

Dec. 2, Noon: At noon, the Hokies already have three commits today, boosting the total class to 19 recruits and Franklin's haul to 12. Bejamin Eziuka became the eighth offensive lineman to join the fold for this cycle, underscoring just how vital Franklin believes that the trenches are. In addition, the Hokies landed their third consensus four-star in wideout Davion "FatRat" Brown.

Dec. 1: The Hokies have landed four commitments today: quarterback Troy Huhn, linebacker Mathieu Lamah, offensive lineman Thomas Wilder and edge rusher Garrett Witherington. It’s a significant late push for Virginia Tech as the staff works to finalize the class with Early Signing Day now just two days away. Each addition helps reinforce a different area of need — Huhn bolsters the quarterback room, Lamah adds depth and upside at linebacker, Wilder gives the Hokies another developmental piece along a rapidly growing offensive front and Witherington strengthens the edge rotation with a solid frame. The day wasn’t without movement in the opposite direction, however, as quarterback Cole Bergeron announced his decommitment. While losing a quarterback this close to Signing Day presents a challenge, Tech’s ability to quickly secure Huhn helps stabilize the position.