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James Franklin flips Top247 LB Terry Wiggins from Penn State as Virginia Tech class grows
- Virginia Tech flips Top247 LB Terry Wiggins from Penn State, expanding the Hokies' 2026 class.
- Wiggins committed after official visits, choosing Virginia Tech over West Virginia, North Carolina and Colorado.
- The 6-foot-3, 210-pound linebacker is rated among the nation’s top prospects at his position.
- 247Sports' analysis lauds Wiggins as a versatile defender who can rush the edge and cover.
- Wiggins cited trust in coach Franklin and proximity as factors in his decision.
- The commitment aligns with Virginia Tech's ongoing effort to rebuild its ACC program.
- Wiggins chose Virginia Tech over Colorado after comparing campus environments and proximity.
- Wiggins' final ranking places him among the top linebackers in the 2026 class nationally.
- Wiggins is projected to be a versatile chess piece with potential to develop into a difference maker at Virginia Tech.
- The commitment adds to Virginia Tech's aggressive recruiting approach in the ACC.
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