Hokies get pledge from highly rated RB Wilson

By Marc Hudgens  |   Saturday, July 19, 2008  |  Comments( 2 )

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George Washington High (Danville, Va.) running back David Wilson gave the thumbs-up to Virginia Tech on Friday for the ’09 class.

Last season, the 5-foot-11, 192-pounder rushed for over 1,500 yards, 17 touchdowns and had an average of 11-plus yards a touch. Rivals rates Wilson as a four-star recruit.

"There were a lot of factors (in Wilson's decision) that had to do with his familiarity with the school," George Washington head coach Dan Newell said. "He'd been up there a number of times for track-and-field events at the indoor facility. There were the three (football players) from GW who were up there. There's the proximity to home."

Wilson chose Blacksburg over a host of schools, including Clemson, Georgia Tech, Maryland, North Carolina, N.C. State, Virginia, Auburn, South Carolina and Michigan. Offensive coordinator Bryan Stinespring was the primary on Wilson.

COMMENTARY: Although Rivals lists Wilson as an athlete, he is the second running back to commit to coach Frank Beamer’s program (Nubian Peak was the first). With this high-profile pickup, the quality of the Hokies’ recruiting class, now at eight commitments, just spiked.
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About Marc Hudgens

Marc Hudgens has been with RealFootball365 since 2007, covering college football, specifically Clemson and Oregon. He also writes for SouthernPigskin.com covering the ACC. He enjoys the acidic wit of Hunter S. Thompson, is a freelance graphic designer and has written several screenplays. He ...
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