Virginia Tech will host three official visitors this weekend, including one of its top overall targets from the state of Virginia. New Hanover (Wilmington, N.C.) defensive tackle/offensive lineman Nick Becton, Oviedo (FL) defensive lineman Dwight Tucker and Stonewall Jackson (Manassas, VA) 4-star running back Ryan Williams are scheduled to be in Blacksburg over the weekend.

All three are top targets, but Ryan Williams is the big one. Ranked the #2 overall prospect in the state by TechSideline.com, the 5-10, 205-pound Williams is an explosive and elusive back. He suffered through a nagging ankle injury this season, but when healthy he has outstanding potential as a home-run hitter on the college level. In 2007, he rushed for 867 yards and nine touchdowns in just seven games and accumulated over 4,000 yards on the ground in his high school career.

Virginia Tech is the second official visit destination for Williams, who is also seriously considering Boston College, Maryland and Rutgers. He made an official visit to Notre Dame in September, but the Irish don’t seem to be in the race any longer. Although Virginia Tech appears to be in good shape here, do not expect a commitment to come this weekend. At this point, Williams would like to check out a few of the other schools on his list and is currently eyeing the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on January 5th as the place and time to announce his college choice.

6-6, 290-pound Nick Becton has only played high school football for two years. The fact that he will ultimately decide among offers from Alabama, N.C. State, Penn State, South Carolina and Virginia Tech gives you an idea of the potential college coaches see.

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