Virginia Tech Adds Another Love to the Family: Kicker Will Love Commits to Hokies
If there’s one thing Virginia Tech football knows how to do, it’s recruit brothers. The Hokies doubled down on that tradition this weekend, landing a commitment from 2026 kicker Will Love — the younger brother of current standout kicker John Love.
Will, a 6-foot-2, 205-pound specialist out of Spartanburg High School in South Carolina, announced his commitment on Sunday, giving Virginia Tech its second pledge in the 2026 recruiting class. Though his offer list wasn’t stacked — Norfolk State was the only other school to officially extend one — Will was drawing quiet attention from several regional Power Four programs. That’s not unusual for specialists, who often fly under the radar until closer to signing day.
Despite that, Will Love has made a name for himself in the kicking game. He connected on 24 of 25 extra-point attempts in 2024 and nailed nine of 15 field goals, with several coming from long range. Notably, he shattered Spartanburg’s school record for the longest field goal twice in the same season — first with a 51-yarder, then later with a booming 54-yard bomb.
Of course, Will’s older brother is no stranger to breaking records himself. Redshirt junior John Love has anchored Virginia Tech’s kicking game for the past two seasons, becoming one of the most consistent legs in the ACC. He’s been nearly automatic on extra points (89-for-89) and has converted 88.6% of his field goals, including an impressive 11-for-12 from 40–49 yards and three successful makes from beyond 50. John has earned All-ACC honorable mentions in back-to-back years and still has two years of eligibility remaining.
With Will now set to follow in his brother’s footsteps — and possibly his cleats — the Hokies are setting themselves up for long-term stability at the position. By the time Will arrives on campus, John could still be kicking, depending on his future plans. Either way, Virginia Tech looks poised to keep the kicking game in the family — and in excellent shape — for years to come.
This commitment is more than just a feel-good family story. It’s a strategic win for the Hokies, who continue to build a foundation of consistency and continuity on special teams — one Love at a time.