When recruiting offensive linemen, the first two check boxes should be size and athleticism, and Virginia Tech checked off both with their 2022 signee. Xavier Chaplin.
Chaplin, a big offensive lineman out of South Carolina, was largely unknown when he committed to Virginia Tech, so who is he?
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Who is Xavier Chaplin?
As quietly as possible (for a man his size), Virginia Tech went down to South Carolina to evaluate the Well Branch High School offensive lineman. Xavier Chaplin And they invited him to campus for an official winter visit.
The 6-foot-6-inch, 355-pound prospect took an official visit to the Hokies a few weeks later, and that’s when his recruitment started to take shape.
Despite his commitment to hockey, Chaplin had several programs interested in bringing him to campus and seeing him in person. He fielded calls from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Louisville and more.
Due to increasing interest from several Power Five programs, Chaplin chose not to sign his national letter of intent with Virginia Tech during the early signing period. Personnel changes In Blacksburg, Chaplin was scheduled to take a few official visits in January before making his final college decision, but an illness in the family kept him from taking the visits. Instead, Virginia Tech Brent Pr, Tyler BowenAnd Joe Rudolph He spent time in South Carolina trying to convince him to sign with the Hokies.
He signed with Virginia Tech in February.
A two-way player in high school, Chaplin recorded 55 tackles during the 2021 season, including 12.0 tackles for loss and five sacks.
There was also a colorful fight with a whale branch.
