Dorman (Roebuck, S.C.) standout tight end Andrew Lanier received an offer from Virginia Tech “about midway through June.” The 6-5, 230-pound prospect had never visited Virginia Tech before, but, a few days before heading to Blacksburg for the July 8th senior camp, he decided he would commit to the Hokies. TSL caught up with Lanier, who reflected his decision making process and discussed what he will bring to the 2007 recruiting class.

“Actually, I had decided a few days before [Tech’s camp] that I would commit,” Lanier said. “I had a little talk with coach [Dave] Gutshall and I told him I was probably going to go ahead and commit. I was planning on doing it. I just went ahead and did it when I got up there.”

Lanier chose Tech over offers from North Carolina and Middle Tennessee State. He also had interest from Georgia and South Carolina. Asked why he chose Virginia Tech, Lanier replied “The coaching staff and just knowing how good the team is. It has a reputation for having a great school and a great team. I’m looking for a great education too, and they have all they. So, basically, they had all my needs and my wants and I thought it was good enough to go ahead and commit.”

Tech first began seriously recruiting Lanier earlier this year.

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