Virginia Tech has made a key addition to its 2026 recruiting class with the official commitment of three-star edge rusher Kamren Johnson. The announcement came on Friday, marking the Hokies’ third commitment in what promises to be a pivotal recruiting cycle.
Standing at an impressive 6-foot-4 and weighing 225 pounds, Johnson boasts excellent size and length—attributes that are highly coveted in a defensive edge rusher. He currently plays for Green Run High School in Virginia Beach, a program that has become a strong pipeline to Virginia Tech in recent years. Several notable Hokies, including Keylen “Brodie” Adams, Jayden Anderson, Knahlij Harrell, and Zeke Chinwike, have also come from Green Run, showing the school’s consistent contribution to the team’s talent pool.
Johnson fits the ideal profile for an edge rusher: he is not only tall and athletic but also has a frame that offers the potential to add significant muscle without losing his agility. Before his commitment, the University of Virginia was seen as the frontrunner to land Johnson. However, the Hokies worked hard to bring him to Blacksburg, and Johnson’s official visit to Virginia Tech helped him accelerate his decision timeline.
According to 247Sports, Kamren Johnson ranks as the No. 33 overall prospect in Virginia for the class of 2026. So far, Virginia Tech has secured only one other in-state recruit, linebacker Joshua Pittman from Suffolk, who holds the No. 20 spot in the state rankings.
Johnson’s commitment adds much-needed depth and talent to the Hokies’ recruiting class, especially after the recent loss of wide receiver Carnell Warren, who decommitted from Virginia Tech just a day before Johnson’s announcement. Along with Johnson, the 2026 class currently includes kicker Will Love from Spartanburg, South Carolina, and linebacker Joshua Pittman from Suffolk, Virginia.
This trio forms the early foundation for Virginia Tech’s incoming talent, with hopes that more commitments will follow as the recruiting season progresses. Johnson’s decision is a significant win for the Hokies and provides a promising boost to their defensive front in the years ahead.