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Virginia Tech joined Pitt, Syracuse, Florida, and Maryland as just some schools to contact DeMatha Catholic wide receiver Derrick McPhearson yesterday, which was the first day coaches can contact prospects.

McPhearson, who still has Maryland at the top of his list, wants to take all of his official visits before making a decision.

“Maryland is still at the top, but right now, I’m not going to say they are a clear favorite,” said McPhearson, who committed to Maryland in summer of 2002 before de-committing this year. “I want to see Virginia Tech, Pittsburgh, Michigan, Florida, and maybe some others. I want to go into this with an open mind and you can’t do that if you have a favorite on your mind.”

The 6-0, 185 pound McPhearson is a speed burner, having been timed at 4.38 in the 40 yard dash. He first played the wide receiver position as a junior, and has really become comfortable with it heading into this year.

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