James Franklin has wasted no time in leveraging his relationships following his hiring as Virginia Tech’s new head coach. One of his first moves: extending an offer to Roseby Lubintus, a 6-foot-5, 330-lb offensive lineman who previously committed to Penn State and later Syracuse. 247Sports+2On3+2

Lubintus, a three-star recruit from Timber Creek High School in New Jersey, announced via social media that he spoke with Franklin and appreciated the new scholarship offer. On3 Soon after, he locked in an official visit to Virginia Tech — his first trip to Blacksburg. 247Sports

This development underscores Franklin’s aggressive recruiting strategy as he rebuilds the Hokies’ 2026 class. According to On3, Lubintus had flipped commitments multiple times over the last few months: initially committing to Penn State in April, then switching to Syracuse in July, before reopening his recruitment more recently. On3

Franklin’s return to recruiting hard in his new role is already paying off. The Hokies’ 2026 class could see momentum with targets who have previous connections to Franklin — especially those who re-evaluate based on his move to Blacksburg