Virginia Tech Football: Top National Signing Day Targets

1. Mekhi Becton, 3-star OT (Highland Springs, VA)

The Virginia Tech Hokies are making a final push for offensive tackle Mekhi Becton, another three-star Virginia prospect. They lose starting offensive tackles in Augie Conte and Jonathan McLaughlin entering the 2017 season. An offensive lineman of Becton’s stature (6-foot-7 and 315 pounds) could help strengthen a unit struggling with depth.

Becton is ranked 405 in the nation, 42nd best at his position and 16th best player in the state of Virginia, according to 247 Sports. He took three official visits in the month of January in his recruitment. On the 14th, he took a visit to Louisville. On the 20th, he took an official visit to Virginia Tech. And on the 27th, he took a visit to Oregon.

Michigan has made a big push at Becton’s services, showing how valuable he is. Head coach Jim Harbaugh and some of his staff sat in on his basketball game last week as well. Highland Springs won the game 73-69.

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The Virginia native would be useful on a Virginia Tech offensive line in need of a standout player. Their running game has largely struggled due to lack of a big-man upfront with some extra push. Becton could be that guy.

The Hokies will be tuned in come National Signing Day, hoping to keep Becton in state.