South County (Lorton, VA) product Devin Vandyke is the newest member of Virginia Tech football’s 2012 recruiting class. The 6’1″, 205-pound linebacker verbally committed this past weekend, making the pledge approximately five months after his brother, Ronny, signed a letter of intent with the Hokies.

“Devin did commit to Virginia Tech on Saturday morning (July 2). He called Coach [Bud] Foster and told him,” Stallions head coach Pete Bendorf said.

Vandyke boasted double-digit FBS scholarship offers, including multiple ACC and SEC offers, but ultimately the decision came down to Virginia Tech and Kentucky.

“He told Kentucky he would visit down there before making any decision,” Bendorf said. “He was able to visit last week. He had a good time, but he thought Virginia Tech was the best place for him.

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