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Four-Star Linebacker Terry Wiggins Flips From Penn State to Virginia Tech on Signing Day

James Franklin’s move to Blacksburg is fueling defections from his former recruiting class.

Overview

  • Wiggins had been committed to Penn State since May 2 before reopening his recruitment following Franklin’s October firing.
  • He took an official visit to Virginia Tech and also visited West Virginia, North Carolina and Colorado before deciding.
  • Rivals’ Industry Ranking lists him No. 243 overall and the No. 12 linebacker in 2026, while 247Sports rates him No. 120 overall and No. 8 at linebacker.
  • The Coatesville (Pa.) standout becomes one of multiple former Penn State pledges who have followed Franklin to the Hokies.
  • The Sporting News reports Virginia Tech’s 2026 class now sits at No. 25 nationally after a flurry of flips.