Georgia loses out on ex-Michigan 4-star QB commit to Virginia Tech
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When teams have a change at head coach, many times players who were previously committed to the school change their commitment. Peter Bourque, a 4-star quarterback, was originally committed to Michigan. When Sherrone Moore was let go, and Kyle Whittingham brought in, Bourque committed. Georgia was hopeful to swoop in and grab the quarterback.
Now, Bourque has made a decision on his future, and he will not be a Bulldog, according to Hayes Fawcett of Rivals.
Bourque, the highest remaining uncommitted quarterback for the class of 2027, has committed to James Franklin and Virginia Tech. He was the number 82 overall recruit and the seventh-ranked quarterback in the class, while also being the top-ranked player out of Massachusetts. Bourque visited Blacksburg last month, and there was also a prior relationship with Franklin from his time at Penn State recruiting the quarterback.
“I’m super close to that staff. I have a great relationship with Daniel O’Brien and Coach Franklin,” Bourque said.
Steve Wiltfong of Rivals also noted that Virginia Tech had been aggressive in going after the quarterback.
“The Hokies have been real aggressive on the NIL front for Bourque,” Wiltfong wrote. “Beyond that he has great relationships with head coach James Franklin, Danny O’Brien and the coaching staff. He likes the direction of the offense and trajectory of the program.”
Virginia Tech now has the 19th-ranked class for the 2027 cycle, according to Rivals. They are also second in the ACC. Bourque becomes the top player committed in the class of 2027 for Franklin, and one of three four-star recruits joining the program.
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