| School | Interest | Offer | Visit Date | Recruited By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC | None | No | ||
| UVA | None | Yes | Bob Price | |
| CONN | None | Yes | ||
| PSU | None | Yes | ||
| ECU | None | Yes | ||
| MAR | None | Yes | ||
| NCSU | None | No | ||
| VT | Signed | Yes | Jim Cavanaugh | |
| FL | None | No |
Dyrell Roberts
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| Recruit Year | 2008 |
| Position: | WR |
| High School: | Smithfield |
| Hometown: | Smithfield VA |
| Coach: | Chris Fraser |
| Height: | 6-2 |
| Weight: | 190 |
| 40 Time: | 4.5 |
| Status: | VT Signee (verbal date: 2007-07-31) (commitment number: 15) |
Notes:
Roberts is extremely versatile, as he saw time at RB, WR, CB, S, PR and KR last season as a junior. He finished the season with 1,000 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns on 118 carries, had 22 receptions and returned two punts for touchdowns. Defensively, he racked up 8 interceptions.
For his junior season performance, Roberts earned Group AA, Central Region first-team honors at running back and defensive back. He also earned AP AA second-team all-state honors at defensive back.
Roberts continued his excellent player in his senior season, rushing for 2,235 yards rushing and earning Bay Rivers district and Region I Offensive Player of the Year honors. He also earned first-team all-Tidewater honors.
Head coach Chris Fraser: "He is tall and covers a lot of ground. He has great speed and he has got really great hands. At 6'2", he is tall and rangy. That's probably why he won't be a running back in college."
Game Statistics
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2008 Roanoke Times 3 of 1002008 Sports War Top 25 2 of 25
Recruiting Service Rankings
- Friday Q&A: November 30, 2012, 11/30/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Hokies Lacked Talent on Offense in 2012, 11/29/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Friday Discussion: Secondary and Depth Chart Changes, 11/16/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- The New Normal, 11/02/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Recruiting is Up and Down in College Football, 10/24/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Reflections: Clemson, 10/23/2012, Will Stewart, TechSideline.Com
- The Blue Collar Breakdown: VT vs. Duke, 10/12/2012, GMSAHokie
- Midseason Q&A, 10/11/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Tech Talk Live Notes for October 8, 2012, 10/09/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Hokies Lack Toughness, 10/07/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Good Performances from the Cincinnati Game, 10/05/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- A Breakdown: The Passing Game vs. Bowling Green, 09/27/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Hokies Attack the Edges against Bowling Green, 09/26/2012, Raleigh Hokie
- Monday Thoughts: Hokies Regroup Behind Running Game, 09/24/2012, Will Stewart, TechSideline.Com
- Pitt Hammers Tech in the Trenches, 09/16/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Raleigh Hokie: Big Week for the Offense at Pitt, 09/12/2012, Raleigh Hokie
- Hokies Make Second Half Adjustments Against Austin Peay, 09/09/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Georgia Tech Breakdown: Foster Wins the Battle, 09/07/2012, Raleigh Hokie
- Thursday Reflections: Thomas, Coles, and H.D. Woodson, 09/06/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- We'll Take It, 09/04/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Tech Talk Live Notes for August 20, 2012, 08/21/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Practice Update: True Freshmen and Wide Receivers, 08/20/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- 2012 Football Preview: Wide Receivers, 08/13/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Practice Opens in Blacksburg, 08/08/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Finally...Football Has Arrived, 08/06/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Friday Q&A: July 13, 2012, 07/13/2012, Raleigh Hokie
- Friday Q&A: June 15, 2012, 06/15/2012, GMSAHokie
- ACC Q&A: A Late Spring Look at the ACC, 05/31/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- 2012 Spring Practice Review, 04/26/2012, GMSAHokie
- Post Spring Thoughts: Offense, 04/23/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Scrimmage Report: Two-Deep Gets Work, 04/14/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Young Receivers, Backs Compete for PT, 04/12/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Defense Plays Fast in First Scrimmage, 04/07/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Practice Notes: Tech Going for Faster Tempo, 04/05/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Friday Q&A: March 30, 2012, 03/30/2012, TechSideline.com
- Spring has Sprung, 03/28/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Spring Football: Big Battle at Wideout, 03/16/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Position Changes and Strength Numbers, 03/07/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Friday Q&A: February 17, 2012, 02/17/2012, TechSideline.com
- VT: A Good Choice for Natural Receivers, 01/24/2012, Chris Coleman, TechSideline.Com
- Roberts Accepts Challenge of Early Expectations, 05/22/2008, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst
- Checking in with Top Commit Dyrell Roberts, 10/08/2007, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst
- More from Roberts' Press Conference, 07/31/2007, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst
- Dyrell Roberts Chooses Virginia Tech, 07/31/2007, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst
- Roberts Set to Announce Decision, 07/30/2007, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst
- Roberts Sets Decision Day, 07/12/2007, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst
- Roberts Makes First Visit to Blacksburg, 06/11/2007, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst
- Camp Report: Roberts Makes First Visit to VT, 06/11/2007, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst
- Cavs and Hokies Battle for Roberts, 05/16/2007, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst
- Roberts Sees Opportunity on Latest Visit, 04/16/2007, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst
- Roberts Sees Opportunity at UVa, 04/16/2007, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst
- A Decision Timetable for Roberts?, 04/05/2007, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst
- Jr. Day Visitor: Dyrell Roberts Adds Offer #2, 02/27/2007, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst
- Roberts Adds Offer #2, 02/27/2007, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst
- Smithfield's Roberts is a Top Talent, 02/19/2007, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst
- Smithfield's Roberts a Top Talent, 02/19/2007, Chris Horne, SportsWar Recruiting Analyst



