Virginia Tech Felt Like Home: 6’4” 200-Pound Wide Receiver Shocks Powerhouses
Chooses Virginia Tech Over Florida, Texas, and Tennessee
In a move that sent ripples through the college football world, 6’4”, 200-pound five-star wide receiver Malik “Jet” Ransom stunned analysts, fans, and recruiters alike by committing to Virginia Tech over perennial juggernauts Florida, Texas, and Tennessee. Widely considered a generational talent with a rare blend of size, speed, and instinct, Ransom’s decision is being hailed as one of the biggest recruiting victories for the Hokies in over a decade.
Ransom, a product of Grayson High School in Georgia, has been on the radar of nearly every blue-blood program since his sophomore year. With a 4.39-second 40-yard dash, a 38-inch vertical leap, and a highlight reel filled with one-handed catches, clutch touchdowns, and breakaway speed, he earned the nickname “Jet” for his explosive acceleration and aerial dominance. But despite being courted heavily by SEC and Big 12 powerhouses—with NIL deals reportedly reaching into seven figures—Ransom’s heart was drawn to Blacksburg.
“Virginia Tech just felt like home,” Ransom said in his nationally televised commitment. “The coaches didn’t just see me as a player—they saw me as a person. The way Coach Pry and Coach Mines talked about development, tradition, and building a legacy—it resonated. I want to be part of something special. I want to help Virginia Tech rise again.”
Sources close to Ransom reveal that his official visit to Blacksburg sealed the deal. Greeted by passionate fans, a roaring Lane Stadium, and a locker room culture focused on brotherhood, Ransom was moved by what he called “the soul of the program.” While Florida boasted state-of-the-art facilities, and Texas and Tennessee pushed prestige and NIL opportunities, Ransom’s parents said he was “drawn to something deeper.”
With the commitment of Ransom, Virginia Tech’s 2025 class jumps into the national top 10, injecting new energy into a program hungry to return to national prominence. Analysts compare Ransom to NFL stars like A.J. Green and DeAndre Hopkins for his combination of frame, hands, and route precision. His arrival is expected to open doors for other elite recruits who now view the Hokies as a serious destination.
“We’ve landed a future legend,” said Coach Brent Pry. “Malik is the kind of player who changes programs—not just with stats, but with standards. He believes in our vision, and we believe in him.”
Fans erupted across social media with the hashtag #WelcomeJet, while Lane Stadium’s famous “Enter Sandman” anthem echoed in celebratory videos from Blacksburg.
Malik Ransom chose not the flashiest path, but the one where dreams take flight and legends are made. In 2025, Virginia Tech’s offense won’t just have a weapon—it will have a Jet.
