Updated ACC Football Recruiting Rankings: Where Do Things Stand Heading Into The Critical Month of June?

The calendar has flipped to June and the biggest recruiting months of the year for College Football are here. June and July are when a large number of commitments happen and classes start to take shape.

While Virginia Tech only has three commitments so far in their 2026 class, Brent Pry and his staff are hoping to continue to fill out the class with talented players. They have four-star wide receiver Carnell Warren already on board, along with kicker Will Love and three-star linebacker Joshua Pittman. This is a big weekend for Pry and his staff as they welcome in a huge number of official visitors

Heading into June, where does Virginia Tech's class rank?

Right now, it is 78th overall in the country and 16th in the ACC, above only Wake Forest. That is due to their being only three commitments in the class, which is the lowest number for any program in the conference.

Virginia Tech's most recent commitment came from linebacker prospect Joshua Pittman and our own Brett Holmes broke down what he brings to the table for the Hokies as a prospect:

"Pittman initially indicated he'd be making his decision after his visits concluded in June or July. The Hokies presumably made him an offer he couldn't resist.

In his latest season at King's Fork, Pittman was active in the backfield. He often ran by tackles on the edge to shut down option runs and force the quarterback out of the pocket. He has good speed off the line of scrimmage combined with patience when pursuing the pocket.

Pittman's 6'3 frame stands out early. He does a good job closing in on plays, even if they're shoe-string tackles. One thing he'll have to gain consistency with is his pad height. He can come off the line scrimmage too upright and force himself to be thrown off balance. This, combined with his slender 210 lb. weight, can throw off his ability to set the edge. Pittman will have to prioritize bulking up upon arrival next year.

His potential as a run-stopper is very present on tape. Some downs he'll let the play develop into the defense's scheme, others he'll shut it down before things can even get going. While he's a very raw linebacker prospect, he has a lot of potential as an edge rusher.

Pittman has the tools to come on and off the line of scrimmage. When asked about where he sees his fit, he said, "I like rushing the passer. I mean, I can do both. I can stand-up, play a linebacker (role) or whatever. So, I feel like I'm a great fit for any team as a player, as a person."

Sam Siefkes and the rest of his staff see Pittman as a traditional edge. He would need to fill out his frame if this is where he lands on the depth chart. They'd likely want to see him get closer to 225 lbs. by the time he cracks the rotation. While that's no easy task, it's certainly possible.

The race at defensive end is wide open for the Hokies. Life after Antwaun Powell-Ryland means the next men up have meteor-sized shoes to fill. This isn't a one-year solution for Virginia Tech either, so Pittman will be a part of that race the moment he arrives in Blacksburg."

Right now, Clemson sits on top of the rankings, but Miami might be a school to watch after landing five star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell. Mario Cristobal has had the ACC's top recruiting class in each year he has been the head coach and they will be in the mix again.

SMU, Syracuse, and Louisville round out the top five. The Orange might actually be a school to watch, as they are in the mix for a number of highly-rated prospects like five star wide receiver Calvin Russell.

ACC Football Recruiting Rankings (as of 6/1, courtesy of 247Sports)

1. Clemson

2. Miami

3. SMU

4. Syracuse

5, Louisville

6. Boston College

7. North Carolina

8. Florida State

9. Cal

10. Stanford

11. Duke

12. Georgia Tech

13. Pitt

14. Virginia

15. NC State

16. Virginia Tech

17. Wake Forest

ACC Football Recruiting Rankings (as of 6/1, courtesy of 247Sports)

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