The first major in-state recruit of the Justin Fuente era has officially committed to the Virginia Tech Hokies.
Class of 2017 consensus 4-star safety Devon Hunter, a 6’1″ 205 lbs. prospect out of Chesapeake, Virginia, announced his verbal commitment to the Hokies on Friday evening. Hunter made the announcement in the Indian River High School gym at halftime of his school’s basketball game, in front of his family and friends who have been with him throughout his high school journey.
Hunter is the second-ranked player in the state of Virginia according to 247 Sports, and the third-ranked player in Virginia according to ESPN.