One of the most highly touted prospects in Virginia Tech's 2008 recruiting class, Dyrell Roberts , a 4-star recruit who was rated the #2 overall prospect in the state in TSL's Postseason Top 30, knows there are a lot of expectations of him as his Tech career is about to begin. Though Roberts excelled at running back at Smithfield High School - the first-team all-state performer rushed for 2,235 yards as a senior and 1,000 yards as a junior - he is coming in to Tech projected as a wide receiver and the opportunity for early playing time is there.
Roberts Accepts Challenge of Early Expectations TSL Pass
Chris Horne
May 22, 2008
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One of the most highly touted prospects in Virginia Tech's 2008 recruiting class, Dyrell Roberts , a 4-star recruit who was rated the #2 overall prospect in the state in TSL's Postseason Top 30, knows there are a lot of expectations of him as his Tech career is about to begin. Though Roberts excelled at running back at Smithfield High School - the first-team all-state performer rushed for 2,235 yards as a senior and 1,000 yards as a junior - he is coming in to Tech projected as a wide receiver and the opportunity for early playing time is there.
One of the most highly touted prospects in Virginia Tech's 2008 recruiting class, Dyrell Roberts , a 4-star recruit who was rated the #2 overall prospect in the state in TSL's Postseason Top 30, knows there are a lot of expectations of him as his Tech career is about to begin. Though Roberts excelled at running back at Smithfield High School - the first-team all-state performer rushed for 2,235 yards as a senior and 1,000 yards as a junior - he is coming in to Tech projected as a wide receiver and the opportunity for early playing time is there.
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