Is John Love starting?
John Love is the projected starter at PK for Virginia Tech Hokies.
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Focal Point of Special Teams
A 3-star recruit out of Spartanburg, ranked #2,092 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 70 points. That's 99% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 75 overall (Solid tier).
- Jersey
- #17
- Class
- RS SR
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 180 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Pts |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 |
| 2024 | 90 |
| 2023 | 110 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8181
- National Rank
- #2092
- High School
- Spartanburg
- Hometown
- Spartanburg, SC
Why this rating?
On a 74-rated overall; 53th-percentile production (×0.80 for competition level) put them +1 vs unit starters → 75.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at PK · Virginia Tech Hokies
- 11775John LoveStarter
- 29865Will Love
- 39259Aiden Daugherty
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.