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Three-Star Class of 2026 Edge Andrew 'Pook' Rogers Commits to Virginia Tech Football

Originally posted on Virginia Tech Hokies on SI
By Thomas Hughes | Last updated Aug 22, 2025 2:28 PM ET

Virginia Tech football added another key piece to its 2026 recruiting class earlier today. Edge rusher Andrew “Pook” Rogers, a standout talent from Greensboro N.C. that is rated as a three-star by 247Sports and a four-star by Rivals, officially committed to the Hokies, choosing Virginia Tech out of a total of 20 scholarship offers.

Rogers originally was in the Class of 2027, but chose to reclassify to the Class of 2026.

BREAKING: 3⭐️ Edge Andrew “Pook” Rogers has committed to Virginia Tech

The 6-6 240 edge rusher from Greensboro, N.C. chose the Hokies over Auburn, Florida State, Georgia and others

“I feel they are going to put me in the right position…”

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Here's what 247Sports' Gabe Brooks had to say in his scouting report on Rogers, which was published three days ago:

"Big-framed edge defender who could potentially grow into a more traditional DL role. Re-classified from 2027 to 2026. Also transferred high schools from 2024 to 2025 seasons. Ultra-productive sophomore season in 2024. Tall, long, and lean with ample bulking capacity. Multi-sport participation includes basketball. Flashes sudden pursuit athleticism, accompanied by close-quarters redirecting ability. Naturally high center of gravity compromises leverage. Still developing rush arsenal, but recorded 20-plus sacks in 2024 to reflect natural impact playmaking ability. Projects to the P4 level as a potential multi-year starter with tools that could project beyond college."

Rogers’ combination of size, speed, and athleticism made him a highly sought-after prospect, drawing interest from multiple programs looking to strengthen their edge depth.

With his commitment to Tech, the Hokies now have 11 commitments in the Class of 2026, which remains the lowest behind Virginia (13) and both Duke and NC State (18). Rogers currently ranks second of the 11 Tech commitments on the 247Sports' composite, coming in at No. 361 nationally, behind Thomas Wilder, who remains the Hokies' highest commit at No. 331 on the composite board.

Virginia Tech has been especially aggressive in pursuing him, recognizing his potential to make an immediate impact on the defensive line. The Hokies currently have ten commitments in the 2026 class, If he officially joins the program, he would rank among the Top 3 highest-rated prospects in Virginia Tech’s class, further solidifying the program’s standing in the early stages of the recruiting cycle and giving the coaching staff a versatile, high-upside player to build around for the future. As I mentioned in my lede, Rogers is rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports' base rankings; however, on the Composite, he is listed as a four-star with a rating of .8967, good for No. 32 at the edge spot and No. 18 of all players in North Carolina.

With Rogers’ addition, Virginia Tech’s 2026 recruiting class now ranks No. 82 nationally and No. 17 in the ACC, both rankings coming via 247Sports.