Virginia Tech just signed another four-star wide receiver for its 2025 recruiting class.

Shamarius Peterkin, who will enter 2025 as the fourth-best prospect out of Mount Tabor High School in Winston Salem, NC, this morning chose the Hokies over NC State, North Carolina and others. Peterkin is ranked No. 208 in the country by 247Sports, the No. 23 wide receiver and No. 7 prospect in the state of North Carolina. Peterkin had a crystal ball prediction that he would end up at NC State, but today he chose the Hokies.

This is a big signing for the Hokies and another big win for wide receivers coach Fontel Mines. Mines has brought in one of the best receiver classes in the ACC and sees the future of that position well filled in Blacksburg. Four-star wide receivers Micah Matthews and Matthew Outten committed to Virginia Tech earlier this year.

Peterkin also had offers from Maryland, Penn State, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Georgia, Florida State and Louisville, among others.

Here is a scouting report and some stats and information on Peterkin courtesy of 247Sports analyst Gabe Brooks:

“Tall, slender 6’2″ outside receiver who has played all three phases and multiple positions. Long-stride gait that allows for more initial acceleration than expected. Slippery strong as a return threat and weapon when running after the catch. Tracks the deep ball well and makes impressive hand catches in the vertical game. Spatial awareness of defenders and boundaries. Basketball player who shows go-get-it effectiveness in the red zone and matchup-winning consistency thanks to athleticism and timing in contested situations. Big play threat in the return game, including long 99 (kick) and 77 (punt) for touchdowns as a junior. Production increases significantly from last year entering senior season. Jumped 5-10 high as a freshman and also plays basketball, showing the ability to finish above the hoop in the open floor. Not too long despite size. Still room to get another gait out of top-of-the-line speed.” Projected as a potential P4 starter who could become an impact player with pro potential.

Also plays basketball and has competed in track and field. Has limited 200-meter experience as a junior in the spring of 2024. As a freshman, he high jumped 5-10 miles and did extensive repeats in the 200 meters and both hurdles, according to Athletic.net.

2023: As a junior, he caught 42 passes for 824 yards and 12 TDs and ran 18 times for 77 yards. He also got defensive snaps and shined in the return game, averaging 30.0 yards on 7 kick returns, including a long of 99 (TD). Also averaged 24.4 yards on 5 punt returns, including 1 TD.

2022: Finished a breakthrough sophomore season with 322 rushing yards and 3 TDs, plus 15 receptions for 310 yards and 6 TDs. Also threw for 239 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT. Recorded 17 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack and 1 INT (TD) on defense. Also made appearances on special teams.2021: Gained valuable experience on the varsity team as a freshman. Scored 2 offensive TDs and gained 149 yards on 11 touches.”