10/12/2018 football Edit

J.R. Walker is a Hokie

Tim Sullivan • HokieHaven

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Tim Sullivan is the Editor of HokieHaven.com. A University of Michigan alumnus, he is a decade-plus veteran of the recruiting industry.

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The latest Virginia Tech commitment is IN! Clayton (N.C.) 2019 athlete/defensive back J.R. Walker will be a Hokie.

The 6-1, 202-pounder is commitment No. 17 in the Hokies' Class of 2019. He is a three-star ranked the No. 18 senior in North Carolina, and the No. 33 athlete prospect nationally. He took his official visit to Blacksburg over the weekend, and that was enough to seal his pledge over the school many had considered the longtime favorite, NC State.

He is expected to be a safety at the next level, but could line up anywhere in the secondary or even be a skill position player on offense.

• See the Virginia Tech recruiting class and Rivals.com team recruiting rankings with Walker in the fold.
• What sort of player is he? Find out with a look at his senior highlight reel.
• The impact he should have on the 2019 recruiting class and the team.

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