BREAKING: 3-Star OT Buddy Wegmans Commits to Virginia Tech Over Duke, Michigan, and NC State
In a major recruiting win for the Virginia Tech Hokies, three-star offensive tackle Buddy Wegmans has officially announced his commitment to play in Blacksburg, choosing Virginia Tech over a host of Power Five offers, including Duke, Michigan, and NC State. The 6-foot-6, 295-pound lineman made his decision public Thursday morning via social media, drawing instant celebration from Hokie Nation and affirming Virginia Tech’s growing momentum on the recruiting trail.
Wegmans, a standout from Charlotte Catholic High School in North Carolina, has been rising steadily in the recruiting rankings thanks to his impressive frame, technical footwork, and relentless motor in the trenches. Rated as a top-75 offensive tackle nationally and a top-25 prospect in North Carolina, Wegmans became one of the most sought-after linemen in the southeast after dominating at multiple summer camps and anchoring a dominant high school offensive line last fall.
“The fit just felt right,” Wegmans said in his announcement. “Virginia Tech believed in me early, and from day one I felt like a priority. I’m ready to get to work and help build something special in Blacksburg.”
The commitment comes after an official visit weekend where Wegmans connected closely with head coach Brent Pry, offensive line coach Ron Crook, and several current players. According to sources close to the recruitment, it was the culture, coaching staff, and opportunity to compete early that ultimately sealed the deal for the Hokies.
“Buddy is the kind of player who embodies toughness and commitment,” Coach Pry said in a statement following the commitment. “He’s a big, physical presence on the line, and he’s just scratching the surface of his potential. We’re thrilled to welcome him to the Hokie family.”
Wegmans’ decision gives Virginia Tech a critical boost in the trenches, an area the program has made a top priority in the 2025 recruiting cycle. With several senior linemen set to graduate in the next two years, Wegmans could find himself competing for playing time sooner rather than later. His size and athleticism make him a potential fit at either tackle spot, and his versatility is another reason the Hokies pushed hard for his pledge.
Recruiting analysts are calling Wegmans’ commitment a “foundational piece” for Virginia Tech’s 2025 class, which now ranks inside the top 35 nationally. Perhaps more importantly, the Hokies were able to out-recruit traditional powerhouses like Michigan and in-conference rivals such as NC State and Duke—a sign that the program is becoming increasingly competitive in battles for regional blue-chip talent.
Wegmans is the sixth commitment for Virginia Tech this month and joins fellow offensive lineman Tremaine Wilson in what’s shaping up to be one of the Hokies’ strongest O-line classes in recent memory.
With his commitment now locked in, Wegmans plans to enroll early in January to get a jumpstart on conditioning, playbook study, and acclimating to college life.
For Virginia Tech, this isn’t just a win on the recruiting board—it’s a message. The Hokies are building in the trenches, and Buddy Wegmans is now officially a key part of that foundation.
