Virginia Tech football: Texas RB Javian Jones–Priest commits to Hokies
The Hokies add a 4-star RB to the 2027 class.
Nov 11, 2023; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; A Virginia Tech Hokies helmet rest on a table during the first half against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images The Virginia Tech Hokies added another valuable piece to their 2027 recruiting class on Wednesday, when three-star running back Javian Jones–Priest revealed his decision. BREAKING: Four-Star RB Javian “JP” Jones-Priest has Committed to Virginia Tech, he tells me for @Rivals The 5’10 194 RB from Arlington, TX chose the Hokies over Oregon and Florida “I’m home!
We’re finna be something big! 🦃” https://t. co/jrvppl0M0Q pic.
twitter. com/bnURyl9nPF — Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 19, 2026 Jones-Priest is the third running back to commit to Virginia Tech’s 2027 class, following Kelvin Morrison (Hermitage, PA) and Stanley Smart (Savannah, GA). The 5-foot-10, 194-pound Jones-Priest plays at Martin High School in Arlington, Texas.
Jones-Priest picked the Hokies over offers from Oregon, Florida, TCU, and a host of others. Why the Hokies? “Virginia Tech has recruited aggressively since they offered,” he told Sam Spiegelman of Rivals .