Virginia Tech football: WR AJ Roberts commits to Hokies

TL;DR

Virginia Tech football has secured a commitment from wide receiver AJ Roberts from Rolesville, North Carolina. Roberts, a high three-star prospect, chose the Hokies over offers from several other schools, including Duke and Florida State.

Key points

AJ Roberts commits to Virginia Tech Hokies
Roberts is a high three-star prospect
He chose Hokies over Duke, Florida State, and others
Roberts caught 9 touchdowns in football
Virginia Tech has seven commitments for 2027 class

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BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA - DECEMBER 31: Head football coach James Franklin of the Virginia Tech Hokies reacts during a basketball game between the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Virginia Cavaliers at Cassell Coliseum on December 31, 2025 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan Hunt/Getty Images) | Getty Images What a week for the Virginia Tech Hokies. One week after the 2026 spring game, head coach James Franklin was busy building the 2027 recruiting class, adding running back Kelvin Morrison on Thursday, tight end Braxton Salster on Friday and on Saturday, Franklin received a pledge from Anthony “AJ” Roberts of Rolesville, North Carolina. Roberts, a 6-foot-1.5-inch, 193-pound wide receiver, was in Blacksburg for the spring game last weekend, which sealed the deal for the Hokies. Franklin has been recruiting Roberts since his time at Penn State. Roberts picked the Hokies over a group of finalists that included Duke, Florida State, Wake Forest, and NC State. Roberts has a lean frame, good speed, and a background in basketball, which helps him in contested catch situations. He averaged 15 points per game in basketball this past season and caught 9 touchdowns in football. He’s the seventh commitment to Virginia Tech in the 2027 recruiting class, including the sixth this month. All seven of VT’s 2027 commitments have come since March 19, with the first four coming along the defensive line. Roberts is a high three-star prospect and is the No. 20 player in the state of North Carolina, per 247Sports. Franklin and the Hokies are continuing to ride the momentum since his November hiring and strong finish in the 2026 recruiting class.

Q&A

Who is AJ Roberts and what are his stats?

AJ Roberts is a 6-foot-1.5-inch, 193-pound wide receiver who averaged 15 points per game in basketball and caught 9 touchdowns in football.

Which schools did AJ Roberts consider before committing to Virginia Tech?

AJ Roberts considered Duke, Florida State, Wake Forest, and NC State before committing to Virginia Tech.

How many commitments has Virginia Tech received for the 2027 recruiting class?

Virginia Tech has received seven commitments for the 2027 recruiting class, with six of them occurring this month.