The New Class: Sam Denmark
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. 4 in our series.
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 177
Position: Wide Receiver
Hometown: Hanahan, SC
High School: Hanahan
Rivals.com Rating: 5.6, three stars
Rivals.com State Ranking: 13
Recruited by: Holmon Wiggins
Has your size changed at all?
It's still the same
What does your workout routine entail?
It's mainly just trying to stay conditioned, as far as lifting weights and running.
What do you plan on working or improving on through this summer?
As far as my game, I'd say just working on trying to get open, really. I know it's gonna be different, since guys will be just as athletic as I am.
How would you describe your playing style?
I'd say I'm a speed receiver. I do jet sweeps, or pitch screens and stuff like that. I just get the ball in my hands and start running, pull away from defenders.
What are some of your goals for your freshman year at Virginia Tech?
I haven't set many yet, but mainly just to be a big contributor to the team as a true freshman. I wanna find a way to help 'em.
What player or team are you most looking forward to going up against?
Really, that Tennessee game will be pretty big, so I wouldn't mind playing in that one. Pretty big game.
What's your favorite food?
I'd say I like just about anything, really. I don't have a favorite style. I like a lot of things. I could say one thing, alfredo.
What is your favorite movie?
I don't really have a favorite movie, since I haven't been to many movies that have been out. I guess I'd say all the 'Saw' movies.
What is your favorite TV show?
Really, all I watch is ESPN.
What's the one song you're getting amped up to before a game?
I'd probably say 'March Madness' by Future and 'Jumpman' by Drake.
What would be three words to describe you?
Fast, cool and down to earth.
If you could date any celebrity, who would it be?
Hmm, I'd probably say Ciara. I liked that gown she was wearing.
If you could go toe to toe in the ring with anybody, who would it be?
Honestly, I'd say Rhonda Rousey. I know she can fight.
What's been your most memorable experience playing football?
Probably this year, our region championship game. It literally came down to the wire and the last play of the game. I scored an 80-yard touchdown with like a minute and 50 seconds left. That game took forever. It was foggy, like three hours away from school and it was just crazy.
What's the one thing you learned from your recruitment that you would pass on as advice to a future recruit?
The main thing I learned is take your visits early and then straighten out the areas you're looking into, that way you know what you're looking for and then find a school you're comfortable with. If I had done that earlier, I probably would have committed earlier..
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