Our last target board update was Dec. 3. A few targets have committed elsewhere, but Virginia Tech is still in great shape with a number of top players. Here's the latest on where the Hokies stand.
COMMITMENTS ELSEWHERE: QB Chad Kelly to Ole Miss, RB
Nyheim Hines to NC State, OL
Kenny Thomas to Louisville, OL Jahair Jones [/B]to Miami, DE Josh Sweat[/B] to Florida State, DE Adam McLean [/B]to Maryland, LB Ricky DeBerry [/B]to Oklahoma, LB Darrin Kirkland [/B]to Tennessee, ATH
Damien Dozier to Marshall and CB Mike Hughes [/B]to North Carolina.
New offers by VT: QB
Dwayne Lawson and OL
Jahair Jones.
VT COMMITMENTS: DE
Yosuah Nijman, DE/LB Houshun Gaines, [/B]Safety Adonis Williamson[/B].
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VT DECOMMITMENTS: ATH Damien Dozier[/B].
DECOMMITMENTS [/I]ELSEWHERE[/I]: None.
RISERS: QB
Dwayne Lawson, who told HokieHaven.com Dec. 18 that VT is essentially the odds on favorite. Lawson spoke just after announcing his decommitment from Miami and said he loves offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler and wants to major in agri-business. He'll be announcing his decision Sunday at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl and told Rivals.com he's already made his decision. Our sources say he's already verballed to VT, but will officially choose between VT, Miami and USF.
WR
Lawrence Cager, who will be deciding Saturday at the Army All-American Bowl. He told Rivals.com yesterday that he still regularly keeps up with assistant coach Aaron Moorehead and the Hokies, who were also the last to get an official visit from him. He will choose from VT, Alabama, Miami, Georgia and Ole Miss, VT being the only one in the group he's officially visited. His options have dwindled as he's waited, making the Hokies look attractive, but also said he could take one other official visit after his announcement, which could also be bad news for VT.
DT
Tim Settle, who will be announcing Friday at the Under Armour All-American Game. Settle has long favored VT and will choose between the Hokies, USC and Louisville. Rivals.com analyst Mike Farrell believes VT is the pick and Settle has long spoken highly of the Hokies, defensive coordinator Bud Foster and the opportunity to play early.
DE
Shelton Johnson, who officially visited VT Dec. 12. He's been a recluse, but sources say the Hokies believe they're in very strong position. Much of that stems from Josh Sweat committing to Florida State, as the Seminoles were long the leader for Johnson but now appear to be set at DE. No indication on a timeline for a decision, though.
LB
Jeffrey Holland, who raised a few eyebrows Sunday night at Under Armour game registration when he told Mike Farrell that he remains in contact with the Hokies' staff and plans on making an official visit sometime next month. His former teammate is freshman WR Isaiah Ford and his current teammates, Kevin Toliver and Victor Alexander, have long been recruited by VT.
FALLERS:[/I] OL
Fred Johnson, who told HokieHaven.com Dec. 30 that Miami is his favorite school. Johnson decommitted from VT in November and said he likes the aspect of playing close to home with the Hurricanes. He's still in contact with the Hokies and has a top five of VT, Miami, Tennessee, LSU and Florida.
RB
Bryce Love, who did take an official visit to VT this fall, but appears set between Stanford and Tennessee. He told Rivals.com Dec. 14 that he'll be officially visiting those schools Jan. 16 and Jan. 23. He said he'll likely decide the following weekend.
OL Isaiah Prince[/B], who has been in contact with VT for months and had set an official visit to Blacksburg Jan. 30, but gave no mention of the Hokies in an interview at the Army pre-game Dec. 30 with BuckeyeGrove.com. Our sources say Prince's father has told the VT staff he'll still visit Jan. 30, but Prince himself hasn't said that, saying he would more likely visit Maryland.
NOTE: Also keep in mind that any prospects who are not listed as risers or fallers have not had their odds changed.
This post was edited on 12/31 12:02 PM by Jason Stamm
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