Virginia Tech is in strong shape for Indian River (Chesapeake, VA) linebacker Tavante Beckett, who is considering making a visit to Blacksburg for the Tech football cookout event being held on July 25.

“I’m aiming for July 25, but I kind of want to go when it’s just me and my family so I’d have a one-on-one tour. The visit would be more personal,” said Beckett, a rising senior. “I’m debating.”

Whether it is July 25 or another time soon, Beckett wants to Virginia Tech one more time before making his college choice. Wisconsin and East Carolina are the other schools high on his list, but the 6’0”, 210-pound linebacker admits Tech is once again the school to beat.

“The last time I did an interview I said Wisconsin and Virginia Tech were tied,” Beckett said. “Now, just sitting and thinking about it more, [Virginia Tech] is coming back to being my favorite. When you go somewhere for four years, you want to trust the coaches and feel safe. Virginia Tech is becoming the favorite again.”

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