Hey everyone,
I just got off the phone with DeUliis and wanted to post some quick info on him.
Most importantly, how to say his last name: De-ewwl-ious (Deluliis).
DeUliis actually knew he wanted to commit to Virginia Tech after he visited for a Saturday practice about three weeks ago. He talked to his parents immediately afterwards, but they all agreed he needed to make sure that it wasn't an emotional decision. They made sure to keep it under wraps until he was completely sure he wanted to be a Hokie. He told me that he didn't want to be one of those players that decommits.
On his visits, he loved the atmosphere, the college town, and the fans. He's also big on the education that Virginia Tech provides and is looking at being an accounting major as of now (wasn't entirely sure, but he did want a major in the business school).
Just like in the impact analysis, he's going to be used as a Bucky Hodges type tight-end (minimal blocking, but will be asked to do it some). He said the coaching staff sees him as a guy making big catches up the middle.
While talking to him, he said he's a really quiet guy and doesn't want to be in the spotlight. He just wants to put in as much work as he possibly can and then go out on the field.
One last tidbit on his commitment: the Virginia Tech food played a factor. He loved both the on and off campus food choices in Blacksburg.
I'll be posting a full story on DeUliis later, but wanted to share some of the details as soon as possible.
I just got off the phone with DeUliis and wanted to post some quick info on him.
Most importantly, how to say his last name: De-ewwl-ious (Deluliis).
DeUliis actually knew he wanted to commit to Virginia Tech after he visited for a Saturday practice about three weeks ago. He talked to his parents immediately afterwards, but they all agreed he needed to make sure that it wasn't an emotional decision. They made sure to keep it under wraps until he was completely sure he wanted to be a Hokie. He told me that he didn't want to be one of those players that decommits.
On his visits, he loved the atmosphere, the college town, and the fans. He's also big on the education that Virginia Tech provides and is looking at being an accounting major as of now (wasn't entirely sure, but he did want a major in the business school).
Just like in the impact analysis, he's going to be used as a Bucky Hodges type tight-end (minimal blocking, but will be asked to do it some). He said the coaching staff sees him as a guy making big catches up the middle.
While talking to him, he said he's a really quiet guy and doesn't want to be in the spotlight. He just wants to put in as much work as he possibly can and then go out on the field.
One last tidbit on his commitment: the Virginia Tech food played a factor. He loved both the on and off campus food choices in Blacksburg.
I'll be posting a full story on DeUliis later, but wanted to share some of the details as soon as possible.
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