Former Penn State Commit Messiah Mickens Pledges to Hokies

BREAKING: In a stunning shift, senior running back Messiah Mickens, formerly committed to Penn State, has officially pledged to Virginia Tech following the Hokies’ recent hiring of James Franklin. This announcement, made earlier today, marks a significant development in college football recruiting as Mickens becomes the first ESPN 300 recruit for Virginia Tech in the Franklin era.

The 5-foot-10, 210-pound athlete from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, shifted his commitment just days after Franklin’s hiring, emphasizing the immediate impact of coaching changes on recruitment. According to recruiting analyst Nick Brown, Mickens is also the first consensus 4-star running back to commit to Virginia Tech since David Wilson, who went on to play in the NFL, back in 2009.

This transition is not just significant for Mickens but also for Virginia Tech’s football program, which aims to bolster its roster and enhance its competitiveness in the NCAA landscape. The Hokies are looking to build momentum following a challenging season, and securing a top-tier talent like Mickens could be a game-changer.

Fans and analysts are eager to see how this commitment will affect both Mickens’ career and Virginia Tech’s recruiting strategy moving forward. As the college football world reacts to this news, all eyes are on the Hokies to see how they capitalize on this momentum.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops and as Mickens prepares to take the field for Virginia Tech.