A change of plans for Xavier Boyce meant for very good news for Virginia Tech, as the 6-4, 200-pound standout free safety recruit verbally committed to the Hokies earlier this afternoon. The Landstown (Virginia Beach, VA) product had considered waiting until the fall before making a commitment, but after talking it over with his high school coaches he decided to go ahead and pledge to Virginia Tech.

Boyce is the 17th rising high school senior to commit to Virginia Tech for the 2008 recruiting class.

“I committed to Virginia Tech,” said Boyce, who informed recruiting coach Curt Newsome of his decision at about 2:30 this afternoon. “I called coach Newsome and he was very excited. I don’t think he knew I was calling to commit. He just asked how I was doing. I told him I was committing and he seemed very excited. He said he can’t wait to get me down there to play with the Hokies.

“I had been thinking about [committing] during the week. I had my mind made up before, but I didn’t want to rush anything. Talking to my coaches really made me see that this is a good decision.”

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