VIRGINIA TECH FOOTBALL Four-star cornerback Johnson verbally commits to Virginia Tech DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times May 8, 2026 May 8, 2026 Updated May 8, 2026 0 × DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin on the Hokies' spring game Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Virginia Tech landed its first commitment from a cornerback in the 2027 recruiting class late Thursday evening.kAmt>2?F6= r@F?EJ x?DE:EFE6 Wv2]X ;F?:@C r92D6 y@9?D@? 2??@F?465 9:D G6C32= 4@>>:E>6?E E@ E96 w@<:6D @? D@4:2= >65:2 E@ 364@>6 E96 `_E9 >6>36C @7 %649’D a_af C64CF:E:?8 4=2DD]k^AmkAm%96 e\7@@E[ `dd\A@F?5 y@9?D@? :D C2E65 2 7@FC\DE2C AC@DA64E 3J t$!}[ E96 acf$A@CED 4@>A@D:E6 2?5 E96 #:G2=D :?5FDECJ C2?<:?8] t$!} C2?<D 9:> 2D E96 }@] af_ AC@DA64E :? E96 a_af t$!} b__[ 2?5 y@9?D@? :D E96 7:CDE A=2J6C 7C@> E92E =:DE E@ 4@>>:E E@ ':C8:?:2 %649]k^Am kAmt$!} 2=D@ C2E6D y@9?D@? 2D E96 }@] af 4@C?6C324< :? E96 C64CF:E:?8 4=2DD]k^Am People are also reading… Saltville takes step toward transforming Hartwood property into gateway Privacy laws prevent Smyth school board from commenting on parent allegations Marion Senior High grad claims top state art award Communities rally to support officer injured in the line of duty Health Commission analysis finds Smyth hospital 'at risk of closure' Smyth County undertakes groundwork to prepare for potential data center interest Smyth Animal Rescue's Pet of the Week is fun loving and ready for his next adventure Broady to present program to help instill Martin Luther King's clarity, courage 'The Coolest Hometown': Actors, stage crew sought to support new play about Marion Mount Rogers Community Services makes case for its funding requests Commonwealth's Attorney's Office to host church security training for Smyth County These brands pulled back on Pride. It could cost them. Here's why 36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle Smyth County seeks public input on future use of Carnegie School Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 2 opponent ODU kAmy@9?D@?[ H9@ H2D AC:>2C:=J C64CF:E65 3J 4@C?6C324<D 4@249 }:4< !6CCJ[ G:D:E65 ':C8:?:2 %649 @? pAC:= `e 2?5 A@DE65 @? D@4:2= >65:2 E92E 96 C646:G65 2? @776C @? pAC:= a`]k^AmkAmy@9?D@? 4@>>:EE65 E@ ':C8:?:2 %649 @G6C @776CD 7C@> u=@C:52 $E2E6[ v6@C8:2[ |:2>:[ pF3FC?[ u=@C:52 2?5 @E96CD]k^AmkAmw6 :D E96 D64@?5 4@>>:E>6?E 7C@> v6@C8:2 :? E96 4=2DD] #F??:?8 324< $E2?=6J $>2CE 2=D@ :D 7C@> E96 !6249 $E2E6]k^Am kAmy@9?D@? :D E96 7:7E9 5676?D:G6 A=2J6C :? E96 4=2DD] %96 @E96C 7@FC 2C6 5676?D:G6 =:?6>6?]k^Am Damien Sordelett (540) 981-3124damien.sordelett@roanoke.com 0 Comments Locations Virginia Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Hokies' Franklin on spring game Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin on the Hokies' spring game Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video Home Run Derby Changes: Untimed Format & Player Reactions FIFA's New Rules Are Choatic! FIFA's New Rules Are Choatic! Messi Ties All-Time World Cup Goal Record With Hat Trick Messi Ties All-Time World Cup Goal Record With Hat Trick Samantha Busch Set To Inherit Kyle Busch's Complete Estate Samantha Busch Set To Inherit Kyle Busch's Complete Estate
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