4-star ATH Matthew Outten commits to Virginia Tech

Portsmouth (Va.) I.C. Norcom four-star athlete Matthew Outten has committed to Virginia Tech, he announced on Monday.

He chose the Hokies over Maryland, Penn State and Syracuse.

Outten is the No. 399 overall prospect and No. 17 ATH in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 13 player in Virginia.

The 6-foot-0.5 playmaker rounded out his official visit schedule with a return trip to Blacksburg on June 21. Outten now joins a rising 2025 pledge list for Brent Pry and Co. that added eight commitments last month.

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Outten becomes commitment No. 14 for the Hokies this cycle. After nearly landing a top-30 class last cycle, Virginia Tech’s 2025 class currently ranks No. 47 in the nation and No. 11 in the ACC, according to the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.

Culpepper (Va.) Eastern View four-star linebacker Brett Clatterbaugh remains the top-ranked prospect in the VT class, as of July 1. He and Outten are the lone blue-chippers committed to the Hokies and both are top-15 players in the Old Dominion.

Just four commits in the class are not in-state. Ashburn (Va.) Stone Bridge three-star defensive lineman Christian Evans is one of the many June additions for the Hokies and is a top-500 recruit overall. Virginia Beach Green Run teammates, three-star wide receiver Jayden Anderson and three-star safety Knahlij Harrell, each joined the class on Feb. 9.

Other top commits in the class include Woodbridge (Va.) Freedom three-star running back Jeff Overton, Woodberry Forest (Va.) three-star safety Sheldon Robinson, Keller (Texas) DeSoto three-star quarterback Kelden Ryan, Columbia (S.C.) Irmo three-star ATH AJ Brand and Christiansburg (Va.) three-star offensive tackle Carter Stallard.