Virginia Tech football: Braxton Salster commits to Hokies

TL;DR

Braxton Salster, a 6-foot-5 athlete from Jacksonville, Alabama, has committed to Virginia Tech for the 2027 class. He chose the Hokies over offers from several top programs, including Arkansas and Auburn.

Key points

Braxton Salster commits to Virginia Tech for the 2027 class
He is a 6-foot-5 athlete from Jacksonville, Alabama
Salster chose the Hokies over Arkansas, Auburn, and Ole Miss
He is the sixth commitment for Virginia Tech's 2027 class
Projected to play tight end under offensive coordinator Ty Howle

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Sep 20, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Benji Gosnell (82) hugs running back Braydon Bennett (24) after he scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the Wofford Terriers at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images | Brian Bishop-Imagn Images It’s been another good week for the Virginia Tech Hokies and head coach James Franklin. After landing running back Kelvin Morrison out of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, over the likes of Miami, Ohio State, Penn State, and Tennessee, the Hokies picked up another big offensive commitment for 2027. Athlete Braxton Salster announced his commitment to Virginia Tech for the class of 2027. Salster is a 6-foot-5, 220-pound athlete from Pleasant Valley High School in Jacksonville, Alabama. He is listed as an athlete, but is projected to play tight end at the next level. Salster chose the Hokies over offers from Arkansas, Auburn, Ole Miss and others. Salster should have plenty more offers coming his way, and the Hokies were smart to get in early here. Count this as another win for offensive coordinator Ty Howle, who is considered the top tight end coach in the country. The Hokies struggled at tight end last season, despite having quality players, because the previous offense did not use the position. That changes under Howle, and Tech’s roster reflects it. The Hokies have , Benji Gosnell, Matt Henderson and Ja’Ricous Hairston in the tight ends room for 2026. Salster is an exciting addition because of his potential. He has the frame to add more size without sacrificing any speed. It’s also an opportunity for Howle to continue stacking the tight end position once Gosnell and, potentially, Reynolds, depart after this season. Salster is the sixth addition to Tech’s 2027 class, and the second on offense, following Morrison.

Q&A

Who is Braxton Salster and what position will he play at Virginia Tech?

Braxton Salster is a 6-foot-5, 220-pound athlete from Pleasant Valley High School in Jacksonville, Alabama, projected to play tight end at Virginia Tech.

What other schools offered Braxton Salster before he committed to Virginia Tech?

Before committing to Virginia Tech, Braxton Salster received offers from Arkansas, Auburn, Ole Miss, and others.

How many players have committed to Virginia Tech's 2027 football class so far?

Braxton Salster is the sixth addition to Virginia Tech's 2027 football class.