Cumberland OL TJ Jackson Commits To Virginia Tech

By: captainjackhokie83 on January 18, 2016, 8:30 PM | 15 comments

Just had to share this, because it's almost never that my tiny, rural Virginia Group A alma mater sends a player on to the next level! Congratulations T.J., and may you enjoy great success as a future Hokie!

Here's the article and link....

According to a tweet from Cumberland County Public Schools, Cumberland High School (VA) senior offensive tackle TJ Jackson has verbally committed to Virginia Tech.

Measuring in at 6'9, 325 pounds (per Hudl), Jackson played offensive tackle and defensive tackle his senior season. The Farmville Herald reports that he held offers from Virginia Tech, Virginia and NC State before coming to his decision.

Virginia Tech now boasts three offensive line commitments in the class of 2016, including Jackson, Nansemond River (Suffolk, VA) standout Thomas Jarrett Hopple and Darlington (Rome, GA) star Patrick Kearns. The latter prospect missed his entire senior season while recovering from a stress fracture in his foot.

http://virginiatech.sportswar.com/free-content/2015/12/15/cumberland-ol-...

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captainjackhokie83's picture captainjackhokie83 | 10 years 6 months # ^

Ha! That'll teach me to check out TKP every day :) Totally missed that post, but very excited for his opportunity! Ooops!

Long live Rasche Hall

Joe Lanza's picture Joe Lanza
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| 10 years 6 months # ^

In the post HomebrewHokie08 linked, I interviewed TJ and he seemed like such a genuine and terrific kid. If the folks from your HS or town want to read more insight and actual quotes from TJ, share that post on Facebook.

Cory Farthing's picture Cory Farthing | 10 years 6 months # ^

First thing I thought about when seeing his highlights was Michael Oher.

captainjackhokie83's picture captainjackhokie83 | 10 years 6 months # ^

Thank you much, Joe! Loved your post & interview, BTW....very nice job!

Long live Rasche Hall

Little City Hokie's picture Little City Hokie | 10 years 6 months #

Don't forget the JUCO OL already on campus....

Musky's picture Musky | 10 years 6 months #

You know I like this!

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dmt260's picture dmt260 | 10 years 6 months #

Seriously, 6' 9"!!! How is any QB going to throw over this dude!

-Semper Primus

SCHokie2011's picture SCHokie2011 | 10 years 6 months # ^

Yea it's a good thing we have some tall options at QB because we have some jolly green giants coming in to play the big ugly positions.

Using /s is for cowards.

hokie07ME's picture hokie07ME | 10 years 6 months # ^

yeah, we'll have a tell for sure. If he cut blocks, it means a called pass right over his position.

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fernleyhokie's picture fernleyhokie
🌏MAN OF MYSTERY🕵
| 10 years 6 months #

Their entire offense seems to be "run in the wake of TJ's destruction". I LOVE IT
(i realize these are highlights)

Congrats TJ. Welcome to HokieNation! #ViceSquad

NavyEMC's picture NavyEMC
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| 10 years 6 months #

All the TJs.

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NitWhitt's picture NitWhitt
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| 10 years 6 months # ^

I thought it was funny...but what do I know, it's 10:00 am and I'm drunk.

We put the K in Kwality

IfishVTIam's picture IfishVTIam
| 10 years 6 months #

Swing...and a miss.

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