Stafford’s Johnson to Stay In-State


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Stafford (Falmouth, VA) linebacker Jake Johnson earned scholarship offers from Maryland, Virginia and Virginia Tech, but in the end Virginia Tech simply stood out above the others after unofficial visits. Last night, the 6-2, 230-pound standout pledged his commitment to the Hokies.

“Jake has made a verbal commitment to Virginia Tech and is extremely excited about the opportunity,” Stafford head coach Chad Lewis told TSL earlier this evening. “He spoke with Coach [Bud] Foster last night.”

Johnson made an unofficial visit to Virginia Tech in early May and loved the experience.

“Several other schools were interested in Jake,” Lewis said. “Jake had taken time out on his own to check out other schools. He saw positive things in other schools, but when he went to Tech and had an opportunity to see what they are doing there, I think he knew that was where he wanted to spend his college career.”

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