The New Class: Tyree Rodgers
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. No. 13 in our series is Camden (NJ) three-star cornerback Tyree Rodgers.
Recruited by: Torrian Gray
Rivals.com has you listed at 6'0" and 193 pounds. Has your size changed at all?
It's 6'1" and 180.
What does your workout routine entail?
Other than track, I do speed workouts with a group called Next Level Greats. I'm just doing the weight training packet that the school sent me after I signed. I have someone helping me with that.
When do you plan on reporting to Virginia Tech?
July 3 is move in day, I believe. My graduation is mid-June, so I just missed the deadline for the first summer session. I'll be at the second.
What do you plan on working or improving on through this summer?
I'd say putting on some weight, then just learning technique of how the coaches want it to be done.
How would you describe your playing style?
I'd say I'm aggressive. I'm very quick, I can stay on top of a guy and I'm just exciting.
What are some of your goals for your first season at Virginia Tech?
I just have a goal of receiving some playing time. I'm gonna work hard at it. I know I've gotta work hard at it, so I'm just gonna go in there, have my eyes open, ears open and just be ready to work.
What player or team are you most looking forward to going up against?
They're not on the schedule this year, but they might be in a couple of years, Kelvin Harmon, at NC State. He's a great friend of mine and we played on Next Level Greats together, trained together. I'd love to see him down the road.
What's your favorite food?
That would have to be lasagna.
What is your favorite movie?
I'd say, 'Planet of The Apes.'
What is your favorite TV show?
It'd have to be 'Spongebob.'
What's the one song you're getting amped up to before a game?
Kanye West, 'Run This Town.'
What would be three words to describe you?
Humble, self-motivated and I'm a leader.
If you could date any celebrity, who would it be?
It would have to be Christina Milian.
If you could go toe to toe in the ring with anybody, who would it be?
Conner McGregor. I think he'll get with the program and wind up fighting. He's exciting.
What's been your most memorable experience playing football?
Had to be beating my hometown rival this past year. the game was streamed live on television, so that was awesome.
What's the one thing you learned from your recruitment that you would pass on as advice to a future recruit?
I'd say be open to any and everything. Take advantage of all opportunities, such as camps, things like Rivals Camps and things of that nature..
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