Virginia Tech has received a verbal from former Oakton (Vienna, VA) standout Ervin Garner . Garner, a 5-9, 165-pound prospect who played wide receiver, kick returner and defensive back for head coach Joe Thompson, graduated from Oakton earlier this month and is now awaiting word from Virginia Tech admissions.

“He just sent his application in,” Thompson said. “We’re still waiting. He wants it to happen. I think they want him in the second summer session, so I would think they’d want it done by the end of this week.

“We’re clear on the fact that we want this to happen. But it is not official until Virginia Tech says it is official.”

Virginia Tech coaches had been interested in Garner for a few months but did not have any scholarships available. When a spot opened up, the coaches decided to extend an offer.

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