Bethel (Hampton, VA) defensive tackle Ricky Walker had hopes of putting the recruiting process behind him before the start of his senior season. His recruitment stretched into the fall of his senior year, but Walker finally found what he was looking for in Virginia Tech.

Walker, a 6’2″, 270-pound senior, informed head coach Frank Beamer of his decision this past Sunday morning while at breakfast on the final day of his official visit in Blacksburg.

“As the weekend was going on, I felt like it was the place to be,” Walker said, reflecting on his college decision.
“The weekend was great. I bonded with a couple of the recruits there, like CJ Reavis and Terrell Edmunds. I spent some time with Kendall Fuller and Brandon Facyson and enjoyed my time with them.

“I was planning on committing before the season, but I wanted to focus on the season. For my mom, last weekend was her first time going to Blacksburg. I just felt very comfortable with the whole situation.”

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