The New Class: Tavante Beckett
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. 7 in our series.
Recruited by: Zohn Burden
Has your size changed at all?
Yeah, I'm like 223 now.
What does your workout routine entail?
Right now, we're doing low-reps, collars, low weight and a lot of reps.
When do you plan on reporting to Virginia Tech?
I plan on going in the summer. It'll be June. The sooner I can get in... I'm trying to get in early.
What do you plan on working or improving on through this summer?
Speed and strength. Just overall.
How would you describe your playing style?
Different. I just try to make a big play every play. I take chances, but I trust my instinct.
What are some of your goals for your first season at Virginia Tech?
Get on the field. Not just get on the field, but play and be in that linebacker rotation early.
What player or team are you most looking forward to going up against?
Tennessee. I'm really looking forward to the big games, to give us a chance to shine.
What's your favorite food?
Chicken tenders with honey mustard. A lot of places have good chicken tenders.
What is your favorite movie?
'Friday.'
What is your favorite TV show?
My channel just stays on 12. I don't really change it. ESPN.
What's the one song you're getting amped up to before a game?
I don't have a specific song, but I like Meek Mill.
What would be three words to describe you?
Special, game-changer and different.
If you could date any celebrity, who would it be?
Good question, good question. Lauren London, the girl off of ATL.
If you could go toe to toe in the ring with anybody, who would it be?
Hmm, who don't I like? I'd go against Kimbo (Slice). I'd try to go against him, so if I beat him, I'd shock the world. I'll take my chances.
What's been your most memorable experience playing football?
Being a key player, when I tell the crowd to stand up, everybody stands up. And then, when someone tells me, 'Come on, bro! We need a play' and I make that play. I like making the crowd say "Ooooh" and put on a show.
What's the one thing you learned from your recruitment that you would pass on as advice to a future recruit?
Take your officials. It's fun and you don't really get another experience like that. I did everything good and I knew where I wanted to go. But it's just taking int hat experience and taking your officials.
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