Virginia Tech Picks Up In-State Commitment From '27 Three-Star Tyson Washington

Virginia Tech Picks Up In-State Commitment From '27 Three-Star Tyson Washington marks another addition to the Hokies’ expanding 2027 recruiting class. The program secured an in-state pledge from Tyson Washington, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound athlete attending The St. James Academy in Springfield, Virginia. Washington, who played multiple roles on both sides of the ball under defensive coordinator Jeffrey Overton Sr., also lined up as a wide receiver. He previously spent a year each at Freedom High School and Hayfield High School before transferring to St. James. He is rated by 247Sports as the No. 63 athlete in the 2027 class and No. 17 in Virginia, while On3/Rivals lists him as the No. 40 linebacker and the No. 11 player in the state, with Rivals placing him at No. 1,179 overall. The article notes he likely projects as a linebacker or edge rusher. Washington received a 2025 All-Metro Honorable Mention from The Washington Post, earned 18 offers, and took six visits including Virginia Tech (June 19), Syracuse (May 29), Penn State (June 5) and Virginia (June 11). With his commitment, Virginia Tech ranks No. 12 on 247Sports’ team list for 2027 and No. 19 on On3.