Virginia Tech just picked up one of the biggest recruiting victories of the winter, flipping four-star linebacker Terry Wiggins from Penn State in a move that’s shaking up the college football landscape. For months, the 6-foot-4, 210-pound standout had been solidly committed to the Nittany Lions. That all changed the moment James Franklin arrived in Blacksburg.
Franklin’s impact has been immediate and undeniable. Since taking over at Virginia Tech, he’s flipped more than ten commitments and injected new life into the Hokies’ recruiting momentum. With the addition of Wiggins, Virginia Tech now sits at No. 25 nationally, a massive jump for a program hungry to return to national relevance.
And make no mistake: Wiggins is the type of player who can accelerate that climb. Ranked as the No. 120 overall player and the No. 8 linebacker in the country by 247Sports, he brings the complete package. Wiggins diagnoses plays with veteran-level instincts, attacks the run with violence, and covers sideline to sideline with rare ease for his size. His ability to force fumbles and disrupt offensive timing makes him a nightmare for coordinators. Add in his underrated coverage skills, and it’s clear why both Penn State and Virginia Tech prioritized him.
For Hokies fans, this isn’t just another signing, it’s a statement. A program that once thrived on defensive identity may have found its next cornerstone. And with Franklin flipping blue-chip recruits at this pace, the ACC better be paying attention.
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