Virginia Tech’s 2027 recruiting class is sitting in a strong spot during the dead period, with the Hokies currently checking in at No. 15 on 247Sports and No. 19 on On3/Rivals. The class already includes 26 commitments, and a few names stand out as players who could make a real leap during their senior seasons.
One of the headliners is quarterback commit Bourque, who 247Sports currently slots as the No. 75 player in the country, the No. 6 quarterback in the class and the top-ranked prospect in Massachusetts. Bourque originally pledged to Michigan before backing off that commitment and choosing Virginia Tech over Georgia and Penn State.
247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins called Bourque a "mature and polished signal-caller that can work all three levels with his accuracy, timing and IQ."
Bourque also made the rounds this spring, taking part in the Navy All-American Bowl and earning the "Alpha Dog" label at the New York Elite 11 regional three months ago. His 2025 season at Tabor Academy was loaded with production: 2,241 passing yards, 18 passing touchdowns, plus 688 rushing yards and 15 scores on 80 carries. That effort helped him win Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year and NEPSAC Class B Player of the Year honors, while also leading Tabor to a NEPSAC John Papas Bowl title.
If 2026 looks anything like 2025 from a production standpoint, Bourque has a chance to keep climbing. A top-100 finish is already in play, and a top-60 case on 247Sports wouldn’t be out of the question if the upward trend keeps rolling.
Another name making a major jump is Karhoff, who surged more than 170 spots in 247Sports’ latest update, moving from No. 269 to No. 93 when the rankings were refreshed June 10. He now joins Bourque as one of Virginia Tech’s two top-100 prospects in the 247Sports rankings.
Ivins described Karhoff in March as a "modern F tight end that can supplement a passing attack with his size and athleticism."
"[He] looks the part with a frame that has been verified at over 6-foot-4 and has tested exceptionally well in a combine setting with some of the top jumping metrics in the class. Will create separation with impressive short-area quickness. ... Tends to capitalize on RAC opportunities and can turn quick passes into long gains."
Karhoff’s junior year showed the kind of two-way value that makes him so intriguing. He caught 31 passes for 548 yards and five touchdowns, while also posting 17 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks on defense as a wide receiver and edge rusher. If the receiving numbers take another step forward, he could wind up as one of the biggest senior-year winners in the Hokies’ class.
Buchanan is the other name worth watching, even if he lands a bit further down the attention list here. He’s a 6-foot-7, 275-pound lineman who posted three tackles for loss, six quarterback hurries and two sacks in 2025, and he’s also an honorable mention in this group.
247Sports scouting analyst Gabe Brooks called Buchanan a "brawny offensive linemen... [who] possesses a broad trunk and stout base."
Brooks also said that Buchanan "flashes power through the hands when pulling and climbing" and that he "displays encouraging short-area redirection, particularly in pass pro situations."
Buchanan brings more than just football to the table. He also plays volleyball and baseball for his school, and as a junior he logged 18 tackles, eight tackles for loss and one sack while playing both sides of the ball. On offense, he lined up at tackle, guard and center, showing the kind of versatility that gives him room to move around the line if needed.
He was the first 4-star recruit to commit on Virginia Tech’s offensive line, and while linemen rarely make a splash in Year 1, Buchanan looks positioned to become a factor down the road if things develop the way the Hokies want.
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