Hampton High School quarterback Tyrod Taylor became Virginia Tech’s 12th verbal commitment on Friday evening when he chose the Hokies over his other finalist, the Florida Gators. We’ve all seen Taylor’s name linked to wide receiver prospects Jay Smith, Mark Barnes, and even Arrelious Benn. But what running back is Taylor trying to lure to Blacksburg? Find out inside.
Taylor’s announcement came live on WAVY-TV 10 from Crabber’s Restaurant and Sports Lounge in Hampton. When sports director Bruce Rader asked Taylor the big question, Taylor responded like so many other past recruits by saying, “The University of Virginia Tech.”