Hokies land 2017 running back they have long wanted

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by Matthew Hatfield Friday December 09, 2016

Hokies land 2017 running back they have long wanted

Virginia Tech football recruiting continues to improve under Justin Fuente. (AP Photo)

Virginia Tech got the running back it has been coveting for several months now. Upwards of 30 different schools offered Jalen Holston, but in the end, the Hokies were the pick for the 5-foot-11, 200-pound Stockbridge (GA) talent, rated a four-star by ESPN.

He made the announcement via Twitter on Thursday night.

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