2016 DB Myles Wolfolk Picks Virginia Tech, Becomes Third Member of Class

The Hokies have their first 2016 commitment from a player on the defensive side of the ball, thanks to the staff's efforts to win over cornerback Myles Wolfolk of Upper Marlboro, Maryland's Wise High School.

Wolfolk announced his decision on Twitter Sunday afternoon, making him the third commit to Tech's class of junior players.

Proud to Announce that I am committed to The Virginia Tech Hokies #GoHokies pic.twitter.com/edvzKw9DBX— Young Wolf (@MW1__) December 21, 2014

Wolfolk called defensive backs coach Torrian Gray to give him the good news that he'd be the next member of "DBU."

"I told Coach Gray I was making my decision and he was so excited," Wolkolk said. "He was just excited that one of his DBs loves the program the same way he loves me."

Like quarterback Logan Byrd and wide receiver Connor O'Donnell, Wolfolk felt he didn't need any more time before making the Hokies his choice.

"I just had a good feel for Virginia Tech, I felt comfortable there," he said.

Wolfolk, who's rated a 3-star recruit by the 247Sports Composite ranking, hasn't been on Tech's radar for very long.

He started his career out across town at Upper Marlboro's Largo HS, but he says transferred to Wise in the third quarter of his sophomore year.

But he played well enough there to catch the staff's eye, even it took them a little bit to catch on. The Hokies only offered him in November, after area recruiter Aaron Moorehead noticed his combination of size and talent.

"Coach Moorehead came to my school one Saturday before a game," Wolfolk said. "He said they really liked my size and skillset and then he offered me."

Moorehead eventually enticed him to head down to Blacksburg for the team's matchup with Virginia, and it's clear his experience was a factor in his eventual commitment.

"It was a rivalry game atmosphere, it was amazing," Wolfolk said. "I liked the fans, they were into the game the whole time. It was just intense."

He made contact with Moorehead on the visit once again, but he also got to spend time with Gray to talk about where he'd fit in the secondary.

Gray has yet to determine exactly how Wolfolk would fit into the DB rotation, and what position he'd stick at, Wolfolk says he thinks the coach saw that he'd work hard no matter where he played.

"He knows I'm hard worker, I just want to get on the field," Wolfolk said.

Wolfolk adds that the school's reputation for developing defensive backs was a serious factor in his interest in learning from Gray.

"It's very appealing to know that they know how to get guys into the league," Wolfolk said.

However, he was also really impressed with a presentation on the school's business program, the subject he'd like to major in.

"It was really a highlight to learn about their business program," Wolfolk said. "They have the major I want, management, and they said it's top 10 in the ACC and top 20 in the country. It's great to know."

He also got a chance to spend time with one player he has a history with before the game got started.

"I got to talk to Cam Phillips during warm-ups," Wolfolk said. "He and I worked out at the same place for a while, the Soccerdome up in Glenarden."

The visit was such a success that's already hoping to return next month.

"Coach Moorehead said they have another Junior Day in January, I hope I can get to that," Wolfolk said.

But he does note that he has no other visits set right now, to Tech or otherwise. He certainly has other suitors out there, with offers from schools like Clemson, Boston College and N.C. State still on the table, but for now he's staying put and focusing on his game.

"I'm just working on my speed right now, just because I know that as I get older, everyone gets faster," Wolfolk said.