Coach Frank Beamer said his team hit the target at every position it focused on for this year's recruiting class.

It was obvious the target was bigger when it came to landing linemen—on both sides of the ball. Nine of the 21 players the Hokies signed are linemen, beefing up a position strafed by graduation and the early departure of defensive end Jason Worilds to the National Football League.

Virginia Tech inked five defensive linemen and four offensive linemen, including two guys on each side who have a chance to see the field as true freshmen. Beamer said this year's class continues a recent emphasis on improving the team's athleticism on the O-line.

"Getting just big guys doesn't work," he said. ...More