2028 QB Neimann Lawrence Includes Virginia Tech In Final 10 Schools

The highly-rated high school sophomore has the Hokies among his top 10 college choices.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Virginia Tech football has made the top 10 list of 2028 quarterback recruit Neimann Lawrence, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound prospect from American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida. Lawrence is ranked as a four-star recruit by 247Sports and a five-star by the 247Sports Composite, making him one of the most highly-touted quarterbacks in the 2028 class.

Why it matters

Landing a top quarterback recruit like Lawrence would be a major coup for Virginia Tech's football program, which is looking to rebuild after a down period. The Hokies currently have five quarterbacks on the roster, but Lawrence's inclusion of the school in his top 10 suggests the program is still an attractive destination for elite talent.

The details

Lawrence has narrowed his recruitment to 10 schools, including Virginia Tech, which is one of two ACC programs to make his final list. The other ACC school is Florida State. Lawrence is ranked as the No. 38 overall player in the 2028 class by 247Sports and the No. 27 player nationally by the 247Sports Composite. He is considered the No. 4 quarterback in the 2028 class and the No. 8 prospect from the state of Florida.

  • Lawrence released his top 10 schools on February 24, 2026.

The players

Neimann Lawrence

A 6-foot-1, 200-pound quarterback from American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida, who is considered one of the top prospects in the 2028 recruiting class.

Virginia Tech

The football program at Virginia Tech, which is looking to rebuild and has made Lawrence's top 10 list of potential college destinations.

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What they’re saying

“Advanced passer with impressive field command. Moves at times like a short stop while avoiding sacks. Clean from a mechanical standpoint and has rare juice in the arm. Accurate on the run and will throw around obstacles. Torched a lower level of competition, but has impressed in best-on-best settings. On pace to be a chief distributor on Saturdays.”

— Andrew Ivins, 247Sports Director of Scouting (247Sports)

The takeaway

Virginia Tech's inclusion in Neimann Lawrence's top 10 list of potential college destinations is a positive sign for the Hokies' football program, which is looking to rebuild and attract elite talent. Landing a quarterback of Lawrence's caliber would be a major coup, though the Hokies will face stiff competition from other top programs also vying for his services.