Virginia Tech lands 4-star CB over Georgia, Florida State, others

Nov 23, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies cornerback Dorian Strong (44) celebrates an interception with fans during the second half of the game against Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images | Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin continues to build his 2027 recruiting class. On Thursday night, a surprise for the Hokies, as four-star cornerback Chase Johnson revealed he was committing to Virginia Tech.

BREAKING: Four-Star CB Chase Johnson has Committed to Virginia Tech, he tells me for @Rivals The 5’11 160 CB from Stillmore, GA chose the Hokies over Florida State, Georgia, and Louisville https://t. co/yCNGP9IHl0 pic. twitter.

com/ZFDL2lK9PV — Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 8, 2026 The 5-foot-10, 150-pound Johnson is from Swainsboro, Georgia, and plays at the Emanuel County Institute. Johnson held a reported 30 offers, including ones from Georgia, Auburn, Florida State, Miami, Tennessee and a host of others. Virginia Tech didn’t officially offer Johnson until last month, and he’s scheduled to come to Blacksburg for an official visit on May 29.

Johnson also had official visits lined up with Louisville and Florida State. Johnson will play cornerback or nickel for the Hokies. He is the 10th commitment for Virginia Tech’s 2027 recruiting class and is the first defensive back.