COMMITMENT WATCH: Hokies Land 2026 Offensive Line Standout Adrian Hamilton Over Virginia, Michigan State
Blacksburg, VA — The Virginia Tech Hokies have made another key addition to their 2026 recruiting class, landing one of the premier offensive linemen in the Mid-Atlantic. Adrian Hamilton, a 6-foot-3, 290-pound mauler from Washington, D.C., announced his commitment to the Hokies on Friday, choosing Virginia Tech over notable offers from Virginia and Michigan State.
Rated as the No. 5 overall player from the nation’s capital by 247Sports, Hamilton brings both pedigree and potential to Brent Pry’s program. Known for his brute strength, quick hands, and excellent footwork for a player his size, Hamilton has drawn comparisons to past Hokie greats on the line — a group the staff is actively trying to rebuild into a dominant unit in the trenches.
For the Hokies, this commitment is more than just another body up front. It’s a statement of intent.
“Adrian is the type of player that can set a tone,” one source close to the Hokies’ staff said. “He’s physical, smart, and has the mindset we want to build our line around. Getting him this early in the process is huge.”
Hamilton has anchored the offensive line at Gonzaga College High School, one of the D.C. area’s most respected football programs. Facing some of the top talent in the DMV region week in and week out, he’s demonstrated the versatility to play both guard and center — a trait that makes him even more valuable in the eyes of college coaches.
Virginia Tech offensive line coach Ron Crook played a pivotal role in the recruitment. His efforts to build relationships in the Washington, D.C. area — a pipeline long targeted by programs across the ACC and Big Ten — are beginning to pay dividends.
“It felt like home,” Hamilton said in his commitment video posted to social media. “From the coaching staff to the culture, Virginia Tech believed in me from the start. I want to be part of what they’re building in Blacksburg.”
Hamilton becomes the fourth commitment for the Hokies in the 2026 class, a group that is already drawing praise for its early balance of size and skill. With Hamilton on board, Virginia Tech continues to build momentum after a strong 2025 cycle and an encouraging finish to the 2024 season under Coach Pry.
His decision is also a win in the recruiting war against in-state rival Virginia, who made a late push for Hamilton, and Big Ten contender Michigan State, who had been building a strong relationship with him since early in the spring.
Recruiting experts believe Hamilton has the upside to crack the national rankings with a strong senior season. He plans to enroll early in January 2026, further signaling his commitment to making an impact from day one.
As Virginia Tech continues to reassert itself as a force in the ACC, commitments like Adrian Hamilton’s are a clear sign that the Hokies are trending in the right direction — one trench warrior at a time.
