The Hokies currently have three players committed for the 2008 class – Myrtle Beach (S.C.) LB Bruce Taylor and 2007 class holdovers Kendrick Pressley and D.J. Thomas. Pressley and Thomas both signed last week, but both are expected to go to prep school and re-sign next February.

Our sources say that the number Tech is hoping to land in total is 23. With three commitments in the fold, that leaves 20 as the desired remaining number.

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Based on the breakdown below of the 2008 roster, wide receiver and defensive end look like the most obvious areas of need. Virginia Tech missed out on some top defensive ends in 2007, making this year’s class all the more important. At wide receiver, losing Eddie Royal, Josh Morgan, Josh Hyman and Justin Harper after this season make that position a big need in the 2008 recruiting class. Defensive back is a key area as well as we look towards Signing Day 2008.

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