Virginia Tech Hosts Dual-Sport Standout Jaerron Johnson

The in-state recruit is a top football and baseball prospect.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Jaerron Johnson, a Class of 2027 wide receiver from St. Christopher's School in Richmond, Virginia, recently visited Virginia Tech's campus. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound prospect is a standout in both football and baseball, making visits difficult to schedule. However, James Franklin was able to host Johnson before the dead period, and the recruit said he "had a great time connecting with the new staff."

Why it matters

Recruiting top in-state talent is crucial for Virginia Tech as they look to rebuild their football program. Johnson's versatility as a dual-sport athlete makes him an especially valuable recruit, as colleges seek players who can contribute in multiple areas.

The details

Johnson is a wide receiver for St. Christopher's School in Richmond, Virginia. He is also a talented outfielder on the baseball team. Getting the 6-foot-2, 180-pound prospect on campus visits can be challenging due to his split schedule between the two sports. However, new Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin was able to host Johnson for a visit in late January, just before the recruiting dead period.

  • Johnson visited Virginia Tech's campus in late January 2026, just before the recruiting dead period.

The players

Jaerron Johnson

A Class of 2027 wide receiver and outfielder from St. Christopher's School in Richmond, Virginia, who is a standout in both football and baseball.

James Franklin

The new head football coach at Virginia Tech, who was able to host Johnson for a campus visit before the recruiting dead period.

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What they’re saying

“The visit was great. I had a great time connecting with the new staff.”

— Jaerron Johnson (247sports.com)

The takeaway

Virginia Tech's ability to host a top in-state dual-sport athlete like Jaerron Johnson demonstrates their commitment to recruiting local talent and building a well-rounded roster. Johnson's versatility makes him a valuable target for the Hokies as they look to revitalize their football program.