Former Butler High School (Matthews, N.C.) standout defensive back Eddie Whitley looks forward to the challenges that await him at Virginia Tech. There are several, including how he will rebound from a knee injury that kept him out of his senior season as well as how he'll deal with playing cornerback at Virginia Tech.
Primarily a safety as a 3-year starter on the varsity football level, the 6-1, 180-pound Whitley is anxious for a change of position. While he could play safety in college, Virginia Tech is recruiting him as a cornerback. He looks forward to the challenge of learning a new position and the possibility of earning early playing time at the position.