Virginia Tech’s 2022 recruiting class suffered a big blow when Highland Springs defensive tackle Rashaud Pernell announced on Twitter that he would not be enrolling.
https://twitter.com/Rashaudd__/status/1529841439315730433
Pernell, who was considered a great fit for the scheme, was a very important recruit for Justin Fuente before he was fired, and also a very important recruit for Brent Pry as he looks to reestablish in-state ties, particularly at major programs like Highland Springs.
Pernell was rated as the No. 14 player in the state of Virginia by 247. He chose the Hokies over West Virginia, Boston College, Maryland, Minnesota, Wake Forest, Pitt, Penn State and others.
This is a strange decommit, as Pernell signed with the Hokies and was set to enroll this summer. Just four days ago, he publicly congratulated Highland Springs wide receiver Takye Heath on his Virginia Tech commitment.
https://twitter.com/Rashaudd__/status/1528509223574831107
Virginia Tech football has not issued a comment on the Pernell situation.