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Brooke Point (Stafford, VA) star Isaiah Hamlette turned in a terrific senior season, performing well on both sides of the ball in helping his team to a 9-2 overall record and a district championship title. Hamlette earned first-team all-Northwest region honors at defensive end and second-team all-region honors at offensive tackle, turning in the best season of his high school football career.

Hamlette, who will play defensive end at Virginia Tech, racked up double-digit sacks in 2007. After being one of three rotating defensive ends in his junior season, he enjoyed a more significant role in his senior year.

“I was the main guy this year. I hardly came off the field,” Hamlette said. “With me having more playing time, I had more responsibility. I had to step up and lead by example. I think I improved on my tackling ability. I got a lot faster over the summer, which helped me. I was also able to contain my side of the ball a lot easier.”

Hamlette’s 2007 season performance has given him more confidence heading into his freshman year at Virginia Tech. The 6-4, 240-pound prospect hopes to contribute as a true freshman.

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