Tommy Ricard is a three-star recruit from Hudson, OH (No. 879 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Virginia Tech's 8 games this season.
Where Ricard comes from
- Hudson, OH
- Hudson
- About 300 miles from Lane Stadium
- Three-star, No. 879 in the 2024 class.
- On the Virginia Tech roster since 2024
Where Ricard fits
Virginia Tech lists 22 offensive linemen this season.
Virginia Tech offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 36th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Virginia Tech is 6-2. Next: at SMU, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Hudson, OH
In the game threads
vs Old Dominion, Sep 12I also think it took a second for Ricard to settle in at C. That's a critical position to be replacing game two.Virginia Tech fan, r/CFB game threadWhere to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Virginia Tech -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 36th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Virginia Tech has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman and 1 All-American. 5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Christian Darrisaw was one of them, an All-American.
Three seasons at Virginia Tech
- 2026 Virginia Tech FranklinYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Virginia Tech PryYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Virginia Tech PryYear 1 · Games –
- High school HudsonHudson, OH · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 879 in the 2024 class. Signed with Virginia Tech.
2024
- Signed with Virginia TechThree-star, out of Hudson
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
3 coachesPlayed under 3 different head coaches: Brent Pry, Philip Montgomery, and James Franklin. Multi-era developmental context.
