# Franklin’s Hokies Class Surges | Virginia Tech Hokie Football News

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Podcast: [Virginia Tech Hokies Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-tech-hokies-football-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568470)
Published: 2026-07-13T23:42:02+00:00
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James Franklin flipped Virginia Tech’s recruiting fortunes in just two weeks, catapulting the class from 124th to top 25 and landing eight four-star recruits — including historic depth at QB, RB, WR, and TE. Franklin’s no-nonsense approach demands competition from day one, and a handful of freshmen are already primed to make an impact: Messiah Mickens, the top-10 Pennsylvania RB and first such commit in a decade; Davion Brown, a high-ceiling receiver in a thin room; Terry Wiggins, a top-tier linebacker; Amauri Polydor, a surprise standout cornerback who flipped from Penn State; and T-Ron Richardson Jr., a Virginia native who flipped from Oklahoma and earned reps due to injuries — all under Franklin’s pressure-cooker philosophy, ready to see the field. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1f4b64ceabb37b52

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