Seven true freshmen enrolled at Virginia Tech in January. They have taken part in winter workouts, they will get a leg up on their fellow true freshmen by going through spring practice, and some will compete for playing time come August.
I don't think it's any secret that true freshmen who enroll early put themselves in a better position to earn playing time than those who arrive in the summer. Sure, guys like Isaiah Ford and Cam Phillips were able to come in and start from day one despite not enrolling early, but those who get in that extra semester have an advantage in several areas...