Virginia Tech Makes Top 10 for Raines

There are 10 schools in consideration for Aliquippa (Pa.) four-star safety Kwantel Raines. Last week he released a top list that should set the stage for a further trim later this summer.

Virginia Tech, Pittsburgh, Penn State, West Virginia, Florida, Maryland, LSU, South Carolina and California are those still standing for Raines. He has a timeframe in mind for when he’ll make his final choice, but up first are a few visits.

Getting to this point, Raines, No. 219 in the Rivals250, said he took a few aspects into account.

“I’ve just gotten to communicate with them a lot,” he said. “They all have nice football. Some of them I can play early, some I feel like I can develop well at the school.”

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