Virginia Tech Football Recruiting: Meet All 2013 Commits

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Frank Beamer and his staff have put together a very strong 2013 recruiting class.

Virginia Tech has quietly assembled a great group of recruits, and the future of the program is very bright.

It hasn't been flashy and the Hokies haven't made a lot of headlines on the recruiting trail, but when all is said and done Virginia Tech has a lot to be excited about. 

Let's meet the Hokies' 2013 recruiting class:

 

Note: Information via 247Sports, ESPN RecruitingNation or Scout.com unless otherwise noted. Star rankings courtesy of the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Brandon Facyson

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 180 lbs.

Position: CB

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Northgate High School (GA)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Georgia Tech

Commit Date: 7/14/12, Enrolled: 1/22/13

Analysis:

Brandon Facyson has great potential as a cornerback at the college level. He has good size at 6'2'', 180-pounds and he runs a 4.50 40 according to 247Sports. He's a big state of Georgia commitment from the Hokies and he should benefit from enrolling early. Look for him to be in the rotation at cornerback.

Carlis Parker

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 190 lbs.

Position: QB

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Statesville High School (N.C)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 4/23/12, Enrolled: 1/22/13

Analysis:

With Logan Thomas coming back and Mark Leal as his backup, Parker could end up being a good redshirt option for the Hokies. He has good size and great potential, so eventually he can be a competitor for the starting gig. He's ranked as the No. 19 duel-threat quarterback in the nation according to the 247Sports Composite.

Parker Osterloh

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'8''

Weight: 299 lbs.

Position: OT

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Warhill High School (VA)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Virginia

Commit Date: 4/21/12, Enrolled: 1/22/13

Analysis:

Parker Osterloh has tremendous potential at 6'8'', 299 pounds, and he's an early enrollee which will help him in terms of experience. With Laurence Gibson and Mark Shuman most likely starting, Osterloh should settle into a backup role.

Jerome Wright

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 220 lbs.

Position: RB

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Highland Springs High School (VA), Fork Union Military Academy 

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: 

Commit Date: 2/1/12, Enrolled: 1/22/13

Analysis:

Jereome Wright is a big-time running back recruit. He has tremendous size at 6'2'', 220 pounds and he's ranked as the No. 2 prep school running back in the nation (247Sports Composite). He'll be behind Tony Gregor, J.C. Coleman, Drew Harris and Trey Edmunds on the depth chart, but in time he could be a good short yardage back.

 

Jonathan McLaughlin

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'5''

Weight: 288 lbs.

Position: OT

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Mauldin High School (S.C), Fork Union Military Academy 

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: East Carolina

Commit Date: 12/20/12, Enrolled: 1/22/13

Analysis:

Jonathan McLaughlin is ranked as the No. 3 prep school offensive tackle according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. He's a big recruit at 6'5'', 288 and he has great potential. He projects to be a good backup who should be able to compete for a starting job once the spot opens up. Keep an eye out for him in a few seasons.

Kendall Fuller

Height: 6'0''

Weight: 175 lbs.

Position: CB

Star Ranking: 5-star

High School: Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (M.D)

Senior Stats: 27 TCK, 1 SCK, 3 INT

Other Finalists: Alabama, Clemson

Commit Date: 7/29/12

Analysis:

Kendall Fuller represents a marquee recruiting win for the Hokies. He's an elite cornerback recruit, ranked No. 3 overall at the position by the 247Sports Composite Rankings. Look for him to come in and back up his brother, Kyle and Antone Exum right way, and he'll get a lot of playing time as a freshman. 

Holland Fisher

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 205 lbs.

Position: S

Star Ranking: 4-star

High School: Manchester High School (VA)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Alabama

Commit Date: 2/18/12

Analysis:

Holland Fisher is a talented safety recruit and he's also a big in-state recruiting win for the Hokies. He's the No. 7 ranked safety in the 2013 class and the No. 4 player from Virginia, both according to the 247Sports Composite. He has great potential, so look for him to make an impact, even as a freshman.

Wyatt Teller

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'5''

Weight: 255 lbs.

Position: SDE

Star Ranking: 4-star

High School: Liberty High School (VA)

Senior Stats: 115 TCK, 14 SCK

Other Finalists: Virginia

Commit Date: 2/17/12

Analysis:

Wyatt Teller has great size at 6'5'', 255, and he runs a 4.70 40 according to 247Sports. The Hokies are deep at defensive end in 2013, but they'll soon need a big-time player to step up once James Gayle, Tyrel Wilson and J.R. Colllins move on. Look for Teller to be that guy soon enough.

Bucky Hodges

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'6''

Weight: 225 lbs.

Position: QB

Star Ranking: 4-star

High School: Salem High School (VA)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 4/21/12

Analysis:

Bucky Hodges is another quarterback recruit that could end up competing for the starting job once Logan Thomas leaves. He has great size at 6'6'', 225 pounds and he runs a 4.45 40 according to 247Sports. He's ranked as the No. 10 overall duel-threat quarterback (247Sports).

Drew Harris

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 215 lbs.

Position: RB

Star Ranking: 4-star

School: Downingtown East High School (PA), Fork Union Military Academy 

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 8/15/12

Analysis:

Drew Harris has great size for a running back at 6'2'', 215 pounds, and he possesses tremendous potential. He's ranked as the No. 1 prep school running back according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, so look for him to compete for the No. 3 spot right away. 

D.J. Reid

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 195 lbs.

Position: ATH

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Thomas Dale (VA)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 9/27/12

Analysis:

D.J. Ried is ranked as an athlete, and he can play quarterback or cornerback. Chances are, he'll get reps at corner for the Hokies. He has great size to be a shutdown corner at 6'1'', 195 pounds and he runs a 4.45 40 according to 247Sports.

Charles Clark

Via 247Sports

Height: 5'11.5''

Weight: 183 lbs.

Position: CB

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: King's Fork High School (VA)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 4/21/12

Analysis:

Charles Clark is another cornerback recruit for the Hokies, so it's rather obvious that bringing in secondary depth was a priority for Beamer and his staff. Clark is a talented in-state recruit and he runs a 4.60 40 according to 247Sports. Look for him to work his way up the depth chart, most likely on special teams at first.

Braxton Pfaff

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'6''

Weight: 285 lbs.

Position: OG

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: King's Fork High School (VA)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Virginia, West Virginia

Commit Date: 4/21/12

Analysis:

Braxton Pfaff has great potential at 6'6'', 285 pounds. Virginia Tech has good upperclassmen depth at both guard positions so Pfaff may benefit from a redshirt year. In time though, he'll be in the competition for a starting gig, and at the very least he'll be an important backup.

David Prince

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'0''

Weight: 175 lbs.

Position: ATH

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Patrick Henry High School (VA)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Virginia

Commit Date: 3/15/12

Analysis:

You'll most likely see Prince get reps at wide receiver for the Hokies. He's ranked as the No. 41 athlete in the 2013 class (247Sports Composite), so he does have a lot of potential. Tech is pretty deep at wideout though, so a redshirt season could be beneficial for Prince.

Deon Newsome

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'0''

Weight: 175 lbs.

Position: CB

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Hampton High School (VA)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Virginia

Commit Date: 5/3/12

Analysis:

Newsome is an important in-state recruit and he has a ton of potential as a cornerback. he has good size at 6'0'', 175 pounds and he runs a 4.50 40 according to 247Sports. He should see the field as a special teams player as a freshman, but in time he can be a big contributor in the secondary.

Cequan Jefferson

Via 247Sports

Height: 5'11''

Weight: 167 lbs.

Position: ATH

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Henrico High School (VA)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 2/28/12

Analysis:

Cequan Jefferson is very fast, and in time he has what it takes to be a legitimate deep threat for the Hokies. He's only 167 pounds, but he runs 4.39 40 according to 247Sports. He'll be effective vertically and in the seams. Keep an eye out for Jefferson in a few seasons.

Kyle Chung

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 260 lbs.

Position: TE

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Ponte Vedra High School (FL)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Miami, Arkansas

Commit Date: 7/14/12

Analysis:

Chung has very good size at 6'4'', 260 pounds, so he's a big commitment for Tech. The issue for him is that the Hokies have two very good tight ends in starter Ryan Malleck and Duan Perez-Means. Chung may want to consider a redshirt season in order to gain an extra year of eligibility.

Anthony Shegog

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 195 lbs.

Position: S

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: North Stafford High School (VA)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Virginia

Commit Date: 3/13/12

Analysis:

Shegog has terrific measures for a safety coming out of high school at 6'2'', 195 pounds. He's 6'2'', 195 pounds and he runs a 4.60 40 according to 247Sports. He has a terrific combination of size and speed, and he has a ton of potential.

Andrew Motuapuaka

Via 247Sports

Height: 5'11''

Weight: 195 lbs.

Position: OLB

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Salem High School (VA)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 4/21/12

Analysis:

Motuapuaka is ranked as an outside linebacker, but unless he puts on a significant amount of weight in the offseason, chances are he'll get reps at safety instead. Therefore, a redshirt year may be his best option. That will allow him to figure out where he fits best, and then focus on that position.

Jamieon Moss

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 210 lbs.

Position: OLB

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Northeastern High School (N.C.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: East Carolina, Michigan

Commit Date: 6/16/12

Analysis:

Jamieon Moss is a big recruit for the Hokies. He has god size at 6'2'', 210 pounds and he could be a contributor at outside linebacker in a few seasons. He'll probably have to start out on special teams and work his way up the depth chart.