Four-star cornerback Chase Johnson of Emanuel County Institute in Twin City, Ga. committed to Virginia Tech, he told Rivals' Hayes Fawcett, choosing the Hokies over Florida State, Georgia and Louisville. The 5-foot-11, 160-pound prospect is one of the more sought-after defensive backs in the 2027 class, carrying 30-plus offers heading into his decision. — Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 8, 2026 Johnson, who is from Stillmore, Ga., checks in at No. 366 nationally, No. 37 at cornerback and No. 41 in the state of Georgia according to the 247Sports Composite. That's a significant get for Franklin and cornerbacks coach Nick Perry, who arrived in Blacksburg this past offseason after coaching the secondary at Arkansas in 2025 and spending time with the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. Virginia Tech had to go through the southeast to get this one done.…