BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech football head coach Brent Pry announced on Wednesday that defensive lineman James Jennette, who is the No. 1 ranked JUCO edge rusher according to 247Sports, signed with the Hokies on national signing day.
Jennette, who most recently comes from College of the Canyons, played in 2021 at William & Mary following a standout high school career at Jordan High School in Durham, North Carolina.
THE JENNETTE FILE
2022 at College of the Canyons: Played in seven games. Finished the season with 24 tackles (14 solo), five tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks.
2021 at William & Mary: Saw action in four games as a redshirt freshman. Finished the season with six tackles including five stops at Virginia. Also made a tackle in the win at Colgate.
2021 (spring) at William & Mary: Reserve linebacker who saw action in two games. Finished the season with seven tackles and one tackle for loss. Recorded five tackles against top-ranked James Madison. Posted two stops and a tackle for loss in the win over Elon.
