Jacksonville, North Carolina DE Jimmie Taylor verbally committed to Virginia Tech on Sunday. Rivals first reported the news, and The Key Play confirmed Taylor's commitment.
"We have a good relationship," Taylor previously told HokieHaven.com [about his relationship with defensive line coach Charley Wiles]. "Anytime we talk, we talk about their projects, how they're building up and what their plans are for the future. He said he sees me as a hand in the dirt player, playing all three downs, instead of me playing a couple of downs. He wants me for all three downs."
Taylor is rated as a 3-star prospect by Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN. ESPN's underclassman evaluation of Taylor reads like Tech may have found its latest diamond in the rough.
STRENGTHS: Taylor displays good height and a frame that is lean but plenty of room to fill out and add more bulk. Displays a solid first step for his length and is quick to work off of blocks and locate runner, keeping head up and reacting to what he sees. ... AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT: Will need to add size to his frame to increase his ability to anchor and hold ground. Developing an arsenal of pass rush moves will improve his consistency as a pass rusher. ... BOTTOM LINE: Taylor has good upside and with his physical ability, he could develop into a solid college level defensive lineman.
The 6-3, 220 pound Taylor visited Blacksburg for the Frank Beamer BBQ and committed to Tech over scholarship offers from North Carolina State, Michigan, Tennessee and Duke among other schools.
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