Anson County (N.C.) standout linebacker Barquell Rivers followed through and made a verbal commitment late this afternoon, just as Anson head coach Jody Grooms predicted to TSL earlier today. The decision? Rivers has chosen Virginia Tech over offers from Clemson, North Carolina and N.C. State, among others.
“I committed to Virginia Tech,” the soft spoken Rivers told TSL. “Their defense stands out to me. When I visited there, it just jumped out to me. I liked the field house and the facilities they have there. It just seemed like a perfect fit.”