James Franklin contacts former Penn State commit Roseby Lubintus, who promptly schedules official Virginia Tech visit
Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin, newly appointed earlier this month, began reaching out to familiar recruiting grounds shortly after taking the helm. Among the early targets was offensive lineman Roseby Lubintus, a 2026 prospect who had previously committed to Penn State before reopening his recruitment.
Lubintus, a highly rated interior line player from the Midwest, was identified by Virginia Tech staff as a potential cornerstone for rebuilding the Hokies' offensive front. Franklin’s outreach, described by program officials as part of a broader effort to reestablish the team's presence in key recruiting regions, led Lubintus to schedule an official campus visit within days of the initial contact.
The visit, arranged through the university’s recruiting department, included a tour of the newly renovated Lane Stadium facilities, a meeting with the offensive line coaching staff, and a session with current players. During the campus stop, generic statements from university representatives emphasized the program’s commitment to developing talent and providing a competitive environment for student‑athletes.
Industry analysts note that securing a prospect of Lubintus’s caliber early in the recruiting cycle can be advantageous for a program undergoing a coaching transition. They point out that Virginia Tech, which finished the previous season with a middling record, is seeking to bolster its offensive line to improve both pass protection and the running game, areas identified as priorities in the coaching staff’s public statements.
Local high school coaches and recruiting experts, speaking on condition of anonymity, indicated that Lubintus’s decision to revisit his options reflects a broader trend of top prospects reassessing commitments after coaching changes. They suggest that his quick response to Franklin’s outreach signals confidence in the Hokies’ vision and the appeal of playing in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Looking ahead, Virginia Tech hopes that Lubintus’s visit will culminate in a formal commitment, adding momentum to a recruiting class that aims to elevate the program’s competitiveness. The coaching staff, while refraining from naming specific timelines, expressed optimism that early engagement with prospects like Lubintus will lay the groundwork for sustained success on and off the field.
