James Franklin just pulled off something Virginia Tech fans haven’t seen over a decade—a full-scale recruiting heater. When VT brought him in as Brent Pry’s replacement, it wasn’t just a coaching hire; it was a franchise-style reboot. Franklin was the biggest free agent on the coaching market after parting ways with Penn State, and everyone knew if anyone could flip the script fast in Blacksburg, it was him.

And he’s already cooking. On Tuesday night, four-star running back Messiah Mickens jumped on board with the Hokies just days after his visit. The kid had trimmed his list to Indiana, Oklahoma, and Ole Miss after de-committing from Penn State. But Franklin came out of nowhere like a GM making a clutch deadline trade and stole the show.

Now? Another domino drops. Basic Blues Nation bro

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