The New Class: Khalil Ladler
Before members of Virginia Tech's 2016 recruiting class headed off to college, we caught up with them to learn more about the future Hokies. This is No. 1 in our series.
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 168
Position: Cornerback
Hometown: Stone Mountain, (Ga.)
High School: IMG Academy (Fla.)
Rivals.com Rating: 5.8, four stars
Rivals.com Position Ranking: 21 (CB)
Rivals.com State Ranking: 38 (Fla.)
Recruited by: Torrian Gray
Has your size changed at all?
My weight changed, I know for definite. I don't know what I am now, but I gained weight.
What does your workout routine entail?
I do a lot of stuff on my left leg, since that's the one injured. Getting the quads back stronger, that's my main focus. Calf raises and getting the extension back on my leg. I won't know any updates until after I'm at Virginia Tech.
What do you plan on working or improving on through this summer?
Just getting back to my old self, but even better, though. That's my main focus.
How would you describe your playing style?
I'd say I'm a playmaker. I have to say, just, if the ball comes my way, know I'm gonna make a play on it. That's just my mindset. Or if the ball's in my hands, I'm gonna make a play.
What are some of your goals for your freshman season at Virginia Tech?
First is just getting to know the playbook. Then, go int here and just grind and time will tell itself.
What player or team are you most looking forward to going up against?
I'd have to say Tennessee. That'll be a big game, with just the crowd. That'll be the biggest game I've ever seen or played in.
What's your favorite food?
Hot wings.
What is your favorite movie?
'Transformers.'
What is your favorite TV show?
'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.'
What's the one song you're getting amped up to before a game?
Any song that comes on. Mainly rap.
What would be three words to describe you?
Quiet (sometimes), funny and just...I don't even know. I'll say athletic.
If you could date any celebrity, who would it be?
Shoot...dang. I'd have to say Rihanna.
If you could go toe to toe in the ring with anybody, who would it be?
Mike Tyson.
What's been your most memorable experience playing football?
Just running out of the tunnel or the locker room.
What's the one thing you learned from your recruitment that you would pass on as advice to a future recruit?
Get to know the coaches better and really look at the school.
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