Last year at this time, Virginia Tech wasn’t anticipating a big 2009 class. The original projection in terms of signees was thought to be anywhere from 11-15, but the staff ended up signing 21 kids yesterday. This does include D.J. Coles, who signed with Tech last February, as well as three possible grey-shirt candidates.

Rankings-wise, Virginia Tech’s 2009 haul includes the following per Rivals.com: Five 4-star prospects, 13 3-star prospects and three 2-star recruits. Tech also has two ESPN150 recruits – athlete Logan Thomas and running back David Wilson.

Here is a look at the 21 players signed by Virginia Tech in the 2009 recruiting class…

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