One of two Virginia Tech commitments in Blacksburg on official visits this past weekend, 6-5, 310-pound Hylton (Woodbridge, VA) offensive line prospect Will Alvarez is one of Virginia Tech’s biggest recruits – literally and figuratively. More importantly than the official visit, however, is what news will come this week.

“I think he was excited about the visit,” said Hylton head coach Lou Sorrentino, who had not spoken with Alvarez since the talented recruit left for Blacksburg. “I know he had been down a few times. Virginia Tech’s coaches have done a nice job of being around our place. I think they wanted to formalize some things this weekend, but I think he was excited about it.”

One of the issues the Tech staff was supposed to address would be Alvarez’ possible future plans should he not meet qualification standards.

“It’s interesting, because grades for the first semester are due [today],” Sorrentino said. Should Alvarez not qualify, he may have to head to prep school. “He studied a lot, preparing for recent exams. He told me he got a couple back and they were good.

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