BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech has landed another blue-chip commitment. This one comes from Arlington, Texas native Javian Jones-Priest, who chose the Hokies over Florida and Oregon. The news was initially reported by 247Sports this afternoon.
BREAKING: Four-Star RB Javian “JP” Jones-Priest has Committed to Virginia Tech, he tells me for @RivalsThe 5’10 194 RB from Arlington, TX chose the Hokies over Oregon and Florida “I’m home! We’re finna be something big! 🦃”https://t.co/jrvppl0M0Qpic.twitter.com/bnURyl9nPF
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 19, 2026
Jones-Priest, standing 5-foot-10 and 194 pounds is currently rated as the No. 363 prospect in the nation according to 247 sports, sitting as the 50th best player from the state of Texas and the 28th best running back in the country.
Last season for Martin High School — who went 4-6 last year in one of the toughest districts in America — Priest rushed for 1154 yards in 10 games, including a 217 yard performance in his last game of the season. He tallied 12 touchdown on the season while also finding time on special teams, blocking each a punt and a field goal in the season…