Can VT Snag South Carolina Commit?


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Olufemi Ajiboye, a 6-2, 290-pound defensive tackle out of Banneker High School in College Park, Georgia, plans to visit Virginia Tech this weekend despite giving South Carolina a verbal commitment last weekend. Can the Hokies overtake the Gamecocks in this race?

“It really does have to be an awesome experience,” Ajiboye replied when asked if Tech could overcome South Carolina. “This is probably going to be my last visit, so if Virginia Tech can’t do it then I’ll be at South Carolina next year.”

In his senior season, Ajiboye racked up 85 total tackles including 60 solo efforts, 20 tackles-for-loss and 4 1/2 sacks. His outstanding production is a big reason why he has landed offers from Illinois, Louisville, Michigan State, Minnesota, South Carolina and Virginia Tech.

Ajiboye has made an official visit to Illinois (in December) and, last weekend, went to South Carolina. That is when he decided to commit.

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