Paul Collins

Sports Insider Covering #Hokies Football | Hokie Grad ‘08 | Avid Blogger | Football Enthusiast

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

Very much looking forward to this new challenge of covering #Hokies football, and I’m grateful to my team and network for this opportunity. It will be a very interesting offseason with transfers and coaching changes, and I’ll be your source to provide the most reliable updates.

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

A heroic scene in Blacksburg. Thankfully the parachuter has been safely rescued. A huge shoutout to our NRV first responders

#HokieUp

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

David, please delete this. This is a life or death situation right now and does not need to be broadcasted as some sort of play by play.

[David Cunningham @therealdcunna]

From underneath, via @JackPBrizendine:

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

Extremely scary situation at Lane Stadium right now. I will be back with Spring game coverage once this parachuter is rescued safely.

#HokieUp

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

I know it’s been quiet… but I’m back.

Hokie Nation — honest question: are we underrating just how big this upcoming season could be for the Virginia Tech Hokies? Feels like momentum is building in a way we haven’t seen in years.

Let’s hear it 👇 #HokieUp

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

Have to love everything James Franklin touched on in his presser today. A championship mindset that will lead this team and program for years to come. We’re already seeing monumental changes at Merryman and across the program in ways few thought possible.

#HokieUp

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

For the next home game, instead of booing, let’s give Neo a standing ovation and cheer loudly the first time he touches the ball — similar to what the Phillies did for Trea Turner. You’d be surprised what that can do for a player’s confidence. (2/2)

#HokieUp

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

I normally only comment on football, but given the recent fan reaction surrounding Neo, I wanted to share this. (1/2)

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

🔮 Paul’s Crystal Balls 🔮

Record: 10–1 (91% accuracy)

I was on this one well before the rest of the pack. Hokies land a commitment from Ohio State OL transfer Justin Terry — a huge boost for an OL that struggled last season.

Another win for Coach Franklin.

#HokieUp

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

🔮 Paul’s Crystal Balls 🔮

Record: 3–0 (100% accuracy)

Placing a crystal ball on Ohio State OL transfer Justin Terry. A former WVU 3⭐️ prospect, Terry brings size and Big Ten experience to the Hokies’ OL room. Also worth noting his relationship with Matt Moore.

#HokieUp

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

All my loyal Hokie followers know I placed this crystal ball nearly 10 days ago — my sources have been locked in from the start. Now everyone else will catch up. Appreciate all the support these past few weeks — it’s been incredible.

#HokieUp

[Kolby Crawford @kolby_crawford]

Have placed a Crystal Ball pick in favor of Virginia Tech for Ohio State transfer OT Justin Terry.

Intel: https://t.co/grDTEwejOH

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

🔮 Paul’s Crystal Balls 🔮

Record: 9–1 (90% accuracy)

THE FISH IS IN THE BOAT. 🎣 As predicted, the Hokies get their guy. I was the first VT insider to report this as locked in and place a crystal ball — the Merryman source doesn’t miss. I announce, others follow.

#HokieUp

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

🔮 Paul’s Crystal Balls 🔮

Record: 7–1 (88% accuracy)

I’ve received several DMs asking about Grunk. I waited to place a crystal ball while a few details were finalized, but I can now be the first to report this is a done deal. My Merryman source hasn’t missed yet.

#HokieUp

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

🔮 Paul’s Crystal Balls 🔮

Record: 8–1 (89% accuracy)

Hokies land Penn State CB transfer Kenny Woseley Jr. An elite nickel defender who projects as an immediate impact player. Notably, he was a high school teammate of new Hokies LB Keon Wylie — an exciting duo.

#HokieUp

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

🔮Paul’s Crystal Balls🔮

Record: 6–0 (100% accuracy)

Placing a crystal ball on Penn State CB Kenny Woseley Jr. A lockdown corner who would be a strong addition to the DB room. Worth noting he was a high school teammate of Hokies commit and PSU LB transfer Keon Wylie.

#HokieUp

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

🔮 Paul’s Crystal Balls 🔮

Record: 7–1 (88% accuracy)

I’ve received several DMs asking about Grunk. I waited to place a crystal ball while a few details were finalized, but I can now be the first to report this is a done deal. My Merryman source hasn’t missed yet.

#HokieUp

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

🔮Paul’s Crystal Balls🔮

Record: 7–1 (88% accuracy)

Judge me not by my wins, but by my misses — because there are so few. Always transparent and quick to own it. This one trended the right way, but NIL demands and an already deep WR room kept it from coming together.

#HokieUp

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

🔮Paul’s Crystal Balls🔮

Record: 6–0 (100% accuracy)

Placing a crystal ball on Penn State WR transfer Matt Outten. Former 4⭐️ VA product who was heavily recruited by VT and once committed before flipping to PSU. Elite in-state talent who would elevate the WR room

#HokieUp

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

From earlier…

Hokies pick up Penn State DT Randy Adirika. A 3⭐️ prospect out of Miami, Adirika brings size and explosiveness off the line.

#HokieUp

[Tech Sideline @TechSideline]

Penn State DT Randy Adirika Commits To Virginia Tech

The Miami native redshirted this season as a true freshman. He was a Rivals four-star prospect in the 2025 class.
https://t.co/IyazJckxAe

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

A few updates coming soon …

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[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

INCREDIBLE.

Hokies land 5⭐️ Penn State TE transfer Luke Reynolds, vaulting Virginia Tech into the top three nationally in transfer class rankings, according to On3. Unreal work by James Franklin.

#HokieUp

[Transfer Portal @TransferPortal]

BREAKING: Penn State transfer TE Luke Reynolds has committed to Virginia Tech, @Hayesfawcett3 reports🦃

https://t.co/z7vmn47x4k

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

Hokies land Duke WR transfer Que’Sean “Queso” Brown. Coming off an exceptional season, Brown brings elite speed and big-play ability and projects as a major weapon in the Hokies’ offense next year.

@QueSeanBrown1

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[Hayes Fawcett @Hayesfawcett3]

BREAKING: Duke transfer WR Que’Sean Brown has Committed to Virginia Tech, he tells @on3

He’s totaled 105 receptions for 1,291 yards and 7 TDs through 2 seasons

2 years of eligibility left

https://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7q

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

🔮 Paul’s Crystal Balls 🔮

Record: 7–0 (100% accuracy)

As predicted, Hokies land 4⭐️ UNC QB transfer Bryce Baker, elevating the QB room to a level VT hasn’t seen in years.

Expect more good news shortly…

#HokieUp

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

🔮 Paul’s Crystal Balls 🔮

Adding a crystal ball on UNC QB transfer Bryce Baker. A former 4⭐️ recruit and North Carolina native, Baker brings elite talent to the QB room.

James Franklin is a man with a plan.

#HokieUp

[Kamauryn “K3” Morgan @KamaurynM]

@PaulCollins247 @SpenceChaos It’s time

[Paul Collins @PaulCollins247]

Wow…

Hokies land elite Baylor DE transfer Kamauryn Morgan (@KamaurynM). A 4⭐️ Texas product with explosive get-off, Morgan projects as a havoc-wreaker — or in this case, “Chaos” — this season. @SpenceChaos

#HokieUp