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@Chris Coleman Running Backs 2026
In this NIL era of college football, it's starting to pretty much mimic the NFL pay model. That being said, VT can probably offer significant NIL to only 2 running backs, not 3. I think the 4 star Virginia high school running back is going to commit to VT, and probably was offered a nice NIL package for the flip to the Hokies. I think Hawkins gets his, but perhaps Overton peaks into the portal for offers. From a NIL budget constraint, I just don't see being able to pay all 3, and I'm starting to get some vibes from Franklin that he's going to be offering some high NIL to really good receivers in the portal. He keeps saying, receivers only have to get through one player and it's 80 yards to the house, whereas running backs have go through 3 levels to go 80 yards. Just my thoughts but perhaps VT can pay all 3 running backs. Franklin has some tough decisions to make over the next 6 weeks. I personally think Miami and Florida State will come after Overton.
Posted: 11/25/2025 at 03:41 PM ET
Thread Replies (9)
This entire thread got their answer about 2 hours later!**
-- Coattail Hokie
Nov 25, 2025 at 06:58 PM ET
Coattail Hokie
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11/25/25 06:58 PM ET
i hope we can keep overton. he's going to be one of the best to
-- Windows NT
Nov 25, 2025 at 05:56 PM ET
Windows NT
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11/25/25 05:56 PM ET
I'd be SHOCKED if they let Overton test the waters. VA star talent. VT 100%
-- VTizzle
Nov 25, 2025 at 04:51 PM ET
VTizzle
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11/25/25 04:51 PM ET
my understanding it was VT vs PSU for his recruiting
-- 1947Sunbowl
Nov 25, 2025 at 05:59 PM ET
1947Sunbowl
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11/25/25 05:59 PM ET
It's not VT letting Overton test the waters. It's his agent saying I
-- MKD
Nov 25, 2025 at 05:17 PM ET
MKD
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11/25/25 05:17 PM ET
With $30 million, we can certainly have an effective 3-deep.**
-- Chris Coleman
Nov 25, 2025 at 04:35 PM ET
Chris Coleman
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11/25/25 04:35 PM ET
Thanks, as that could shape up to be the #1 running back unit in the ACC**
-- MKD
Nov 25, 2025 at 04:49 PM ET
MKD
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11/25/25 04:49 PM ET
prolly in the country also**
-- Windows NT
Nov 25, 2025 at 05:58 PM ET
Windows NT
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11/25/25 05:58 PM ET