Virginia Tech Football: Top National Signing Day Targets

3. Ameer Speed, 3-star CB (Jacksonville, FL)

The Virginia Tech Hokies don’t have any cornerback commits in this year’s class, so Ameer Speed becomes a key target for an obvious reason. Speed is a three-star cornerback clocking in at 354 in the nation overall, 41st at his position and 30th-best prospect in the state of Florida, according to 247 Sports.

The Hokies will need to add some type of depth in the secondary going forward. They lost senior Chuck Clark but with Greg Stroman and Brandon Facyson, they’ll have two experienced cornerbacks for Speed to learn from. Virginia Tech will have seven total defensive backs (four rising juniors) on the roster for 2017, so there’s certainly room for Speed and his skills.

Speed took an official visit to Blacksburg, Virginia on December 10. His other top choice, Georgia, got an official visit from him on January 20. He’s also visited ACC-rival North Carolina on January 13 and Oregon on January 27. But with room for Speed to start, playing time could sway his decision to play for Virginia Tech.

Currently Speed heavily favors the Georgia Bulldogs, who will have just five defensive backs on their roster for the 2017 season. He will make his decision on National Signing Day.