Fired by Penn State, James Franklin’s debut run with Virginia Tech comes with a lot of pressure. The 2027 recruiting trail did not treat him well, with only two commits so far. But Franklin is now running the race to land a 2027 running back target. Landing him will be a double win with a four-star in the house and a heartbreak for his former program.
Missing out on a franchise quarterback tends to force a program to build an elite ground game. With Matt Campbell sweeping in for Peter Bourque, James Franklin knows securing a powerhouse back isn’t just about revenge, but a critical roster necessity to anchor Virginia Tech’s offense moving forward.
According to On3’s reports, No. 9 running back Gary Walker has come under Franklin’s radar. So, Virginia Tech is now ready to roll out the red carpet as they host the Creekside product this weekend, March 21-22. Turns out, even before he is about to wrap up his spring visit to Franklin’s camp, he has already locked in for a June 5 official visit…