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Virginia Tech Football: Brent Pry continues to send clear message to in-state recruits

Brent Pry continues to strike it big recruiting in the state of Virginia with five of his six Class of 2025 commits so far coming from the Commonwealth.

By Scott Roche

Dec 27, 2023; Annapolis, MD, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Brent Pry walks onto the field during the first half against the Tulane Green Wave at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2023; Annapolis, MD, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Brent Pry walks onto the field during the first half against the Tulane Green Wave at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports / Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
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It's no secret that when Virginia Tech hired Brent Pry as their next football coach, he inherited a mess from former coach Justin Fuente. In two seasons, the Hokies have gone from 3-8 in Year 1 to 7-6 in Year 2, including winning six of their final nine games to finish 7-6. Now with a ton of retainment, expectations are high for the 2024 season.

While Pry has been making fast progress on the field, he also has been making big progress off the field in one area that needed to be fixed. The former Penn State defensive coordinator was left to pick up the pieces and make amends with local high school coaches in terms of recruiting in the Commonwealth. His goal was to keep a lot of talent in the state of Virginia and get them to come to Blacksburg. So far, so good.

Brent Pry continues to hit it big in recruiting in Virginia

Currently, Virginia Tech has six commitments in the Class of 2025, picking up their sixth Sunday night when three-star safety Sheldon Robinson committed to the Hokies, over some other programs including Virginia. He is the fifth recruit from Virginia in the class that has committed to Pry and his staff.

Already committed before Robinson were linebacker Brett Clatterbaugh from Culpeper, offensive lineman Carter Stallard from Christiansburg, and Virginia Beach natives Jayden Anderson (wide receiver) and Knahlij Harrell (cornerback) who both committed together in February.

What’s important is that Pry is starting to make some big strides in the state of Virginia in recruiting, which is key. Too many times before the better players were leaving and going to schools out of state and keeping the talent home is a major step in rebuilding in Blacksburg long-term. Shawn Quinn, the Hokies Stars/Nickel coach, has made an effort to get out recruiting in the Commonwealth and is one of Pry’s top recruiters. Again, if you build it, they will come and Pry is sending the message to the recruits in Virginia that staying home is a very good option.

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