N.C. State, Virginia, Virginia Tech and West Virginia have extended scholarship offers to South County (Lorton, VA) outside linebacker Oren Burks , who has explored three of the four schools already.  Last weekend he was at the University of Virginia, attending Virginia football’s February 25 junior day.

Burks’ father, Orlanda, reflected on the experience in Charlottesville.

“Basically, [Oren] had a great visit,” Burks said.  “It was very educational.  There is a focus on faith, family, and then football.  All the coaches pretty much talked about that.  They talked about building young men and academics.  There was not a lot of talk about ACC championships or football.  They did talk about the new indoor facility they are building.  Education was a focus.  Also, there is a life skills position there, a person that helps players transition from high school to college or college to the pros.  That’s a big plus.  I haven’t heard that at any of the schools we’ve been to.

“The biggest thing was the approach to try and develop young men.  They use positive words to push them.”

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