Leading up to the start of the December signing period, 2023 offensive lineman and 247Composite four-star prospect Leon Bell was mulling over his college options. A few hours before national signing day arrived, the Kilgore (Texas) College standout collected a new option that changed his entire recruiting process.
Virginia Tech recruiting: A look at the 2021 class on offense
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The 2021 recruiting class could go down as what might have been for the Virginia Tech Hokies. In Nov. 2019, this class looked like it could be special when four-star quarterback Dematrius Davis committed to Virginia Tech.
Davis appeared solid for months, insisting he was one-zillion percent committed to Virginia Tech (or something like that) until those around him convinced him he was bigger than Virginia Tech.
In May, he backed off his pledge to the Hokies and instead chose the Auburn Tigers of the SEC.
Leach and MSU bring in 19 players SOURCE: MSU Athletics (Source: MSU Athletics) By MSU Sports Information | December 16, 2020 at 8:06 PM CST - Updated December 16 at 8:06 PM
STARKVILLE, Miss. - The first early period of the Mike Leach era has been signed, sealed and delivered with 19 recruits that span eight states joining the Mississippi State football program on National Signing Day. The class includes 12 prospects on offense and seven recruits on the defensive side.
The complete class includes 15 high school signees, three junior college prospects and one four-year transfer.
The 19-person class represents seven states: Mississippi (7), Florida (4), Texas (3), Alabama (1), Georgia (1), Louisiana (1), and Tennessee (1), along with one prospect from Canada. The position breakdown on offense includes five offensive linemen, four wide receivers, two quarterbacks and one running back. On defense, State adds four linebackers, two defensive linemen and one defensive back.