Hokies coach James Franklin gets huge win as top 100 QB Peter Bourque commits
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Key Points:
- Virginia Tech secured the commitment of Peter Bourque, a top 100 quarterback from Marion (Mass.) Tabor Academy, after a lengthy recruitment process that included interest from Georgia and Penn State.
- Bourque, a former Michigan commit, decommitted following coaching changes and was drawn to Virginia Tech due to strong relationships with coaches James Franklin, Danny O'Brien, and Ty Howle.
- Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 220 pounds, Bourque was Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year with impressive passing and rushing stats, and is ranked as a high four-star prospect nationally.
- His addition creates a competitive quarterback room at Virginia Tech, joining transfers Ethan Grunkemeyer and Bryce Baker, along with recruit Troy Huhn, offering depth and experience.
- Scouts praise Bourque for his maturity, accuracy, pro-style quarterback skills, and ability to handle pressure, projecting him as a potential key player for Virginia Tech’s College Football Playoff ambitions.