There is no question of where Justin Taylor wants to be come January. A standout defensive end prospect out of South Stanly High School (Norwood, N.C.), Taylor signed a letter of intent with Virginia Tech this past February. He is currently enrolled as a postgraduate at Hargrave Military Academy, determined to work to accomplish his primary goal of being at Virginia Tech by the start of next year.

“I don’t care about other schools. I love that school,” Taylor said of Virginia Tech. He also had offers from Auburn and N.C. State out of high school. “I’m looking forward to finally getting home.”

Taylor is certainly welcoming of the coaching he’ll receive and the extra year of football experience he’ll gain at Hargrave. Academics are, however, his top priority at the Chatham (VA) school.

“I want to make sure I can stay on top of the academics. I’ve got my attitude set for it,” said Taylor, who needs about 30 points on the SAT to get to Tech.

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