Virginia Tech assistant Derek Jones helped flip four-star cornerback Jahmari DeLoatch from Cincinnati to the Hokies on Wednesday.
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Christiansburg offensive lineman Carter Stallard (75) lines up at left tackle during the Blue Demons’ season opener at Floyd High School.
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Jeffrey Overton Jr., shown scoring a touchdown for Freedom High against Highland Springs in the Class 6 championship game at Scott Stadium, rushed for 1,792 rushing yards and 42 total touchdowns as a senior at Hayfield High School.
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Sheldon Robinson (left) and Brett Clatterbaugh stand together on the field where they played youth football against each other.
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Highland Springs' Brennan Johnson attempts to make a one-handed catch in the end zone against Oscar Smith's Jayden Civil during the fourth quarter of the Region 6A championship game last weekend.
BLACKSBURG — Derek Jones got off the phone with Jahmari DeLoatch on Monday night and Virginia Tech’s defensive recruiting coordinator felt that was the last time he was going to talk to the Cincinnati commit before Wednesday’s early signing day.
Jeffrey Overton Jr., shown scoring a touchdown for Freedom High against Highland Springs in the Class 6 championship game at Scott Stadium, rushed for 1,792 rushing yards and 42 total touchdowns as a senior at Hayfield High School.
Highland Springs' Brennan Johnson attempts to make a one-handed catch in the end zone against Oscar Smith's Jayden Civil during the fourth quarter of the Region 6A championship game last weekend.
