Stanford Commits To Tech


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Martin Luther King (Lithonia, GA) wide receiver Joshua Stanford has decided to end his recruitment, verbally committing to Virginia Tech while on an official visit to Blacksburg this weekend.  Arkansas State, Middle Tennessee State and TCU were the other finalists for the 6’2″, 170-pound senior, who previously made officials to Arkansas State and MTSU.  An official to TCU set for next weekend presumably will be cancelled.

“Yes, sir,” Stanford said via text message, confirming his commitment to Virginia Tech.

In Stanford, the Hokies get a receiver who hauled in 56 catches for over 1,000 yards in his senior season.

“He’s long, rangy, and he can run.  Joshua is a 4.4 kid.  He’s a track kid,” said Martin Luther King head coach Mike Carson.  “Coaches like Joshua’s prospects as a player who can vertically stretch the defense.

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