Virginia Tech pulled a rabbit out of its hat on the recruiting trail Friday afternoon.
The Hokies earned a verbal commitment from J.R. Walker. Leading up to his announcement, the 6-1, 198 pound Clayton HS (Clayton, NC) senior was considered an N.C. State-lean by most recruitniks. Walker, rated a 4-star athlete per the 247Sports Composite (0.8986), visited Virginia Tech for its game against Notre Dame and had an "amazing time".
Walked credited that visit — the game day atmosphere, Tech's coaches, meeting other Tech commitments, and a sit down with Bud Foster — with putting the Hokies in the driver's seat.
Walker told reporters he's a December enrollee who was recruited to play either free or strong safety.
In addition to the Wolfpack, Walker reportedly had offers from North Carolina, South Carolina, Clemson, Duke, Virginia, and Tennessee among other Power Five programs.
Clayton head coach Hunter Jenks believes he has the talent to play at the next-next-level.
"I think he's an NFL player," said Jenks. "As he improves, both physically and from a technique standpoint, he'll play right away at Virginia Tech, and have an impact next fall on Saturdays."
When asked by reporters if he a message for Virginia Tech fans, Walker replied, "You're getting a hard working kid who loves to play the game of football."
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