Four-Star EDGE Gerard Johnson commits to Virginia Tech

Four-star EDGE Gerard Johnson of Virginia Beach (VA) Frank W. Cox announced his commitment to Virginia Tech Saturday evening.

The 6-foot-4, 245 pounder chose the Hokies over Virginia, Duke, and West Virginia.

Johnson on why he chose Virginia Tech

“What really stood out about Virginia Tech was the family environment and the bond between the players and coaches. I already felt a part of the team and a part of the family on my OV.”

Relationship with coaching staff + their plan for him

“I think I’m closest with coach Price and coach Marve. I believe they will use me efficiently at the edge position and put me in great spots to make plays and really develop me to help get me to the next level.”

Johnson ranks as the No. 397 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 27 EDGE and the No. 6 player in the state of Virginia.

On3 ranks him higher than the industry, as he ranks as the No. 130 player nationally, the No. 10 EDGE, and the No. 1 player in Virginia.

He currently does not have an On3 NIL Valuation publicly. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.