This weekend marks a bustling period for recruiting efforts led by Virginia Tech football coach Brent Pry in Blacksburg. He’s playing host to numerous recruits, including some high-priority prospects. Among them is a four-star recruit, currently committed to an SEC school, whom the Hokies are aiming to persuade to change his commitment.
Caleb Williams, a highly touted defensive lineman standing at 6-foot-6 and weighing 258 pounds, hails from Virginia and pledged his commitment to South Carolina under Shane Beamer this past April. Now, he’s visiting Virginia Tech, indicating Pry and his team will make a push for him to reconsider his commitment.
Williams, a standout player from Matoaca High School in Chesterfield, has left a significant mark on the field throughout his high school career. With an impressive track record of 162 tackles and 28 sacks, including 95 tackles, 25 for loss, and 15 sacks in his junior season alone, he ranks as the ninth overall recruit in Virginia for the Class of 2025, as per 247Sports.
Despite choosing South Carolina over Virginia Tech, Tennessee, and Minnesota in late April, Williams’ visit to Tech suggests potential openness to reevaluating his decision. Virginia Tech has already secured commitments from four in-state recruits for the Class of 2025, indicating Pry’s successful efforts in rebuilding relationships within the state, which were strained during former coach Justin Fuente’s tenure.
This weekend is pivotal not just for the recruits visiting Virginia Tech, but for the entire month, hinting at potential forthcoming decisions.
