The New Class: Emmanuel Belmar
We're catching up with members of Virginia Tech's 2016 football signing class to get to know them better and shed even more insight on where they see themselves with the Hokies. This is No. 12 in our series.
Recruited by: Bud Foster
Has your size changed at all?
Oh, yeah. That's changed. I'm like 6'3" and 240. I was 235 during the season. I ain't fat, I'm lean.
What does your workout routine entail?
I mean, it's really just my trainers that tell me what to do. I usually just work out core, flexibility, feet, hips and hands. I've been doing D-line stuff just in case, because everybody says I'll get bigger because I already weigh 240. I'm still trying to play linebacker, sowe'll see how it plays out.
When do you plan on reporting to Virginia Tech?
It's probably somewhere around July 4. That's my birthday, so I'll be up there for that for the second summer session.
What do you plan on working or improving on through this summer?
Just being able to move my hands and coverage-wise, cover in space. I don't wanna move to the D-line, so I wanna stand up, move around..
How would you describe your playing style?
I'd describe it as aggressive, just coming and hitting, really.
What are some of your goals for your first season at Virginia Tech?
Oh, I'm trying to start as a true freshman. That's my goal. I'm trying to play.
What player or team are you most looking forward to going up against?
Definitely Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia. I've got two friends, one going to Virginia and the other is at UNC. I almost got him to switch at the last second.
What's your favorite food?
I'm gonna say wings and hamburgers.
What is your favorite movie?
That's a good question. I'll say 'Step Brothers.'
What is your favorite TV show?
I'll say it was 'Blue Mountain State' for a while.
What's the one song you're getting amped up to before a game?
I always play 'Nine on Me' by Chief Keef. Then, I play 'We Dem Boyz' and another called 'Don't Bleieve Me,' by this guy named SD.
What would be three words to describe you?
Energized, funny and hype. Confident, too.
If you could go toe to toe in the ring with anybody, who would it be?
I'm gonna go ahead and go with Floyd Mayweather. He's too quick to be swinging. I don't have any moves.
What's been your most memorable experience playing football?
Probably the game I had three sacks against North Gwinnett this year. Tomon (Fox) had four, I was leading and he came out in the second half and passed me.
What's the one thing you learned from your recruitment that you would pass on as advice to a future recruit?
Just develop a relationship with the coaches. All these coaches say they want you, but they really don't at the end of the day. They just offered you because all these other schools offered you.
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