Virginia Tech STEALS PORTAL STAR! Top-10 CB Rebuffs SEC Schools for James Franklin's Hokies!

HUGE portal win for Virginia Tech! The Hokies land cornerback Jaquez White from Troy, the 9th-highest-graded corner in the nation by PFF and the #7 CB in the transfer portal. Grant breaks down White's film, how VT beat out TENNESSEE for his commitment, and what this says about James Franklin's pull in the ACC.

🔥 JAQUEZ WHITE - THE PICKUP

The Numbers:

-6'1", 190 pounds
-9th-highest-graded corner on PFF (entire FBS!)
-#7 cornerback in the portal per On3
-67 tackles, 11 PDs, 1 sack, 3 INTs, 1 TD at Troy (2024)

📊 STAT BREAKDOWN - ELITE COMPETITION

@ Clemson: Gave up ONE reception for ONE yard. Didn't miss on any of his three tackles. Went into Death Valley and locked down Clemson receivers.

"COMPETITOR!! Is fantastic in the run game and comes downhill full speed, while maintaining his leverage. Great blitzer as well. Great at making tackles on the edge and closing space! Plays with supreme confidence, and is patient in coverage. Could be an Elite Safety or Nickel as well, all around Ball Player!"

🎯 THE JAMES FRANKLIN EFFECT

1. VT's Financial Backing is REAL:
Virginia Tech is going TOE-TO-TOE with ranked SEC programs and WINNING the bidding war. The Hokies have NIL money now and they're not afraid to use it.

2. James Franklin's Pull:
Franklin hasn't coached a single game at VT yet, but he's already demonstrating he can recruit. This isn't just about money - it's about getting kids to believe in the vision. White chose VIRGINIA TECH over that. That's the Franklin effect.

📈 VIRGINIA TECH'S PORTAL HAUL

White is the 2nd cornerback to commit via portal, joining Cam Chadwick from UConn. Total Portal Adds: 9 commits (not counting QBs still deciding)

VT is building through the portal aggressively under Franklin's first offseason.

🏈 WHITE'S NFL JOURNEY

DII Washburn → Troy (mid-major) → Virginia Tech (P4/ACC) → NFL?
He's trying to make the leap from Division II to the NFL in just THREE years. If he performs at VT like he did at Troy, NFL scouts will be watching closely.

🎓 ACC IMPLICATIONS:

Virginia Tech adding the #7 CB in the portal shows the ACC is getting more competitive in NIL wars. If the Hokies can beat SEC schools for talent, other ACC programs need to step up their game.

📊 BOTTOM LINE

Jaquez White choosing VT over Tennessee is a statement win. James Franklin is building something real in Blacksburg, the money is there, and the portal class is stacking up. White gets his shot at the NFL, and Virginia Tech gets an elite cover corner who can contribute immediately.

What do YOU think? Is VT back? Can White make the NFL? 👇

0:00 Virginia Tech wins portal race!
0:57 Jaquez White chooses the Hokies
2:16 White's stats and background
6:44 Measuring VT against the best
7:33 James Franklin is changing lives

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