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Virginia Tech received a big commitment last night from one of the top prospects in the state of New Jersey, when 6-6, 280 pound Matawan High School (NJ) defensive tackle prospect Carl Howard verbally committed to the Hokies.

“I committed last night to Virginia Tech,” Howard said. “It was a tough decision, but I just went where my heart told me to go. I’m really excited to make this decision, and I’m looking forward to getting down there with my new family.”

Tech Defensive Line coach Charley Wiles played a big part in landing the New Jersey standout.

“There were a lot of reasons why I chose Virginia Tech,” Howard said. “A big one was the effort the coaches made to get me. Coach [Charley] Wiles came up here just to talk to me, and that meant a lot. I talked to him a lot, which was great because he’s the coach I’m going to be working with. They proved to me that I was one of their top priorities, and that meant a lot when it came down to it.”

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