Virginia Tech is quietly targeting a high-profile four-star wide receiver who initially pledged to another ACC school, signaling a strategic push in its 2026 recruiting class. While official confirmation is scarce, internal chatter and early recruiting tracking suggest VT has emerged as a finalist for at least one notable talent—possibly a prospect like Penn State-committed Matthew Outten or others ﹘ all based on their capacity to swing commitments within the ACC.
One prime example of VT’s flip potential is Matthew Outten, who famously flipped from Virginia Tech to Penn State in September 2024 after originally committing to the Hokies Although Outten has since stayed loyal to Penn State, Virginia Tech’s recruiting staff has consistently remained in the conversation with top-tier receivers and those with existing ACC ties.
receivers in 2025 and 2026, including Shamarius “Snook” Peterkin and Micah Matthews for 2025, and Carnell Warren for the 2026 class With transfer portal additions like Donavon Greene, the Hokies are bolstering receiver depth—but they’re also keeping an eye on flip opportunities to elevate their talent level.
Recruiting insiders also highlight four-star in-state prospect Davion Brown, a Penn State-committed receiver, who has scheduled an official visit to Blacksburg this spring His visit signals recruiting momentum and suggests Virginia Tech believes flip opportunities exist—not just regionally, but among ACC-bound players.
Bottom line: While no finalized flips have occurred yet, Virginia Tech’s aggressive recruiting approach—highlighted by consistent prior targets like Outten and emerging interest in the 2026 receiver class—suggests that Hokies fans should expect further movement as national signing day approaches.
