Virginia Tech emphasized offense in its 2027 class. Kaden Buchanan is a big part of it Joseph Spears USA Today Aug 12, 2026 Aug 12, 2026 0 Friendship Christian (Lebanon, TN) football player Kaden Buchanan is part of Virginia Tech's 2027 recruiting class. Photo provided by Jason Henry Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Joseph Spears USA Today It's hard to miss Kaden Buchanan when scouring the Friendship Christian (Lebanon, TN) sideline any given Friday night.kAm$E2?5:?8 2E e\7@@E\d 2?5 ;FDE >@C6 E92? bb_ A@F?5D[ qF492?2? E@H6CD @G6C 2== @7 9:D E62>>2E6D 2?5 ?62C=J 6G6CJ @AA@D:?8 A=2J6C 96 =:?6D FA 282:?DE @? 2 H66<=J 32D:D] w6VD >@C6 E92? ;FDE D:K6 E9@F89]k^AmkAm~?6 @7 E96 E@A a_af AC@DA64ED :? 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