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One of the most impressive performers at Tech’s camp, 6-4, 220-pound Bethel (Hampton, VA) defensive end James Gayle left Blacksburg on Saturday with a scholarship offer from head coach Frank Beamer. Virginia Tech is the latest program to offer the talented athlete, who also boasts offers from Central Florida, East Carolina, Marshall, N.C. State, Purdue and Syracuse, among others.

“It means a lot,” Gayle said, referring to the Virginia Tech offer. “Right now, they are at the top of my list as far as colleges I want to go to.”

Gayle discussed what makes Virginia Tech stand out above the rest.

“I guess because the defense is ranked in the top five in the nation and I have heard they have one of the better defenses in the country,” Gayle said. “The academics are also top of the line.”

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