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Virginia Tech’s success in the Tidewater region continued today, when Hampton (VA) linebacker/defensive end Tyrel Wilson pledged to the Hokies. Wilson, a VHSCA first-team all-state performer last season as a junior, verbally committed this morning according to Crabbers head coach Mike Smith.

“He has committed [to Virginia Tech],” Smith told TechSideline.com this afternoon.

“Virginia Tech has probably been on him since his sophomore year. He is an outstanding player. He has been a starter for us since the ninth grade. He played really well when he was a freshman. He is a top notch kid.”

At 6-3, 215-pound, Wilson has played most of his Hampton career at defensive end. This season, however, Coach Smith moved the athletic prospect to an inside linebacker spot. So far this season, Wilson has helped the Crabbers to a 3-0 record including back-to-back shutouts.

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