Carson Lydon announced his verbal pledge to the Hokies via his Twitter this evening. Lydon is a 6-1, 231 pound linebacker from Tarpon Springs, Florida (East Lake). He's rated as a 3-star prospect by the 247Sports Composite. According to 247Sports he had offers from Central Florida, Boston College, Duke, and Syracuse among other schools.
I have officially committed to Virginia Tech! Can't wait till I can't suit up in maroon and orange!! #hokies #dblock #beamerball— Carson Lydon (@Lydon4CE) May 28, 2014
Carson's junior year highlights from his Hudl are embedded below.
I've reached out to him for a comment and will update this post if I get one. Until then, let there be celebratory GIFs.
Welcome to HokieNation, Carson!
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Welcome to Hokie Nation, Carson! If Torrian and Bud want you, then that's all I need to know.
However, I'm looking forward to getting to know more about you and seeing what you've got character-wise and on the field!!
This guy is a complete beast. I've been a huge fan since we offered. Welcome to Hokie Nation Carson!
a leg for the new gif (well, new to me anyway, and i like it a lot!)
I remember that from the Ryder cup. Those guys were pumped.
The Caddy takes this celebration over-the-top
6'1 and 231 pounds, Carson is already a beast . No need now to convert RB to LB , Carson is coming to B-burg!
This kid looks like a beast - interceptions, good tackling, blocked kicks, and he lives in the opponent's backfield. Welcome to Hokie Nation, Carson!
In that run stop at 1:30 he looks like a man among boys. Seems like he enjoys playing special teams, too -- three punts blocked, two of them turned into TDs. This kid could bring back Beamerball single-handed.
That Florida Pipeline keeps on sending us gems
Got to love seeing this.
Congratulations , Carson on becoming a member of the best fraternal organization on earth . HOKIES FOR LIFE!
Kid looks like he's got a little Kam in him- me LIKEY!
Welcome! This is a great pick up IMO!
Did someone say Carson??!?
I miss Johnny!
We definately needed this LB
As always, I'm reserving judgment until I get a French-to-English translation on Carson.
I think he fits in well with the TKP crowd.......
Why not both?
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Carson-Lydon-157131
Nice! Welcome to the family, Carson.
But, am I reading his tweet right? Does anyone want to help me out? Something is amiss...
Already planning to be dismissed from the team?
Nah, he just needs help with all the pads and stuff.
What tweet?
The OP one
Dang at 6-1, (Rivals 6-2) 230 has the quicks to be playing OLB in a 3-4. Excellent
Kid's got more swag than Old Spice when he plays.
Wow, great highlights!
Welcome Mr. Lydon! We look forward to seeing you make those big plays in maroon and orange.
The best part he seems so happy to be a Hokie! Welcome Carson, hope you have a great career!
Matt Foley AND Undercover Brother???? My head is going to explode
He's got Beamer Ball written all over him
I can see him getting time on Special Teams right away.
He plays with George Campbell (#11) WR and FS . (6-3 184lbs 4.3 Dash) It may be a pipe dream but maybe Carson can start the recruiting process to sway him to Hokie County.