In this first installment of “Catching Up With The 2011 Class,” Cave Spring (Roanoke, VA) safety/linebacker Michael Cole gives insight into Virginia Tech’s spring practices, Warren Central (Indianapolis, IN) defensive tackle Kris Harley talks leaving home, and South County (Lorton, VA) safety Ronny Vandyke provides the latest on his status.

MICHAEL COLE, CAVE SPRING HIGH SCHOOL, ROANOKE (VA), S/LB

Enrollment date: Not sure

Latest height and weight: “I’m still lifting, working out hard. I’m going to let my body go where it will go,” Cole said. “I’m putting on a little bit of weight. I think I’ll go in around 210 pounds. I can play safety or linebacker at that weight. I’m at 200 right now. I’m trying to stay in shape.”

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