Signing Day capsule: Walker Culver
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The most recent player to commit to Virginia Tech is in. Chattanooga (Tenn.) Baylor School offensive lineman Walker Culver has sent in his LOI.
Rankings
Three-star, No. 22 player in Tennessee, No. 64 offensive tackle nationally
Other suitors
Auburn, Colorado, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Memphis, Mississippi State, Ohio State, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Wake Forest
Recruitment story
Culver made an early commitment to Colorado, but other schools sensed that may not be final, with some of them - including Virginia Tech - offering over the Summer. He took an unofficial visit to campus during the Fall, then returned again last weekend, within a couple weeks of decommitting from Colorado. Though he'd previously taken another official to Ohio State, VT was more impressive, and he committed.
Game breakdown
Culver is a tall, lean offensive lineman at the high school level whose first priority in Blacksburg is going to be adding weight to his 6-6, 280-pound frame. He has plenty of comfort run-blocking, and once he adds the weight, his technique is going to allow him to be an outstanding player in the run game. He's less experienced pass-protecting, but has the lean athleticism and quick feet to be a solid player in that phase.
Statistically speaking
As an offensive lineman, he didn't put up stats for a good Baylor program.