Phillip Patterson reopened his recruitment following Frank Beamer's announcement that this year would be his last as Virginia Tech head coach. Mutual interest remains between the Hokies and the Bayside (Virginia Beach, VA) senior, an All-Conference 1 selection at wide receiver and defensive back this season.

New Tech head coach Justin Fuente has spoken with Patterson. Yesterday morning, "Coach Foster was in," Bayside head coach Jon White said. "They talked. I let them speak in private... I try not to get in the mix."