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.