James Franklin just landed his 1st Virginia Tech commit and it's a 4-star playmaker

Nov 22, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Incoming head coach James Franklin speaks to fans on the sideline before the game at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images | Brian Bishop-Imagn ImagesAs soon as James Franklin was fired at Virginia Tech, all eyes shifted as to what could come next. The former Penn State head coach hit the ground running, and it started with recruiting, specifically with the Class of 2026. That doesn't mean he's ignoring the other classes, but he's quickly making the senior high school class a priority.

Virginia Tech's recruiting ranking is near the bottom of the ACC and FBS, but that is about to change and change quickly. It began on Tuesday when…