James Franklin hasn't wasted any time proving why Virginia Tech paid to bring him to Blacksburg. On Thursday, the Hokies landed a commitment from four-star quarterback Peter Bourque — the program's biggest recruiting win since 2019 — beating out Georgia and Penn State for the No. 7 signal caller in the 2027 class. — Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 14, 2026 Being able to out-recruit an SEC powerhouse like Georgia for a blue-chip prosepct is a big deal for this program, and it shouldn't be overlooked. With Bourque's commitment, Virginia Tech's class now carries a recruiting score of 186.45, good for 13th in the country, and the Hokies are nearing both a top-ten class nationally and the No. 1 spot in the ACC. It's a moment that would have been almost unimaginable just six months ago. When Franklin was hired in November 2025, Virginia Tech's 2026 class sat at No. 124 in the country. Within weeks, without a full staff, he had pushed it into the top 25 and into top ACC contention. That was just a preview.…