Cam Wade, a 4-star wide receiver, commits to Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech has landed a commitment from 2027 four-star wide receiver Cam Wade, an announcement reported by Rivals’ Pete Nakos and carried by On3. Wade, from Leesburg and the Loudoun Sports Academy, chose the Hokies over Maryland and Florida State and took an official visit to Blacksburg this weekend.

Recruiting rankings place Wade among the more notable perimeter targets in the 2027 class. On3, citing the Rivals Industry Ranking, listed him as the No. 361 overall prospect and the No. 51 wide receiver nationally, and also noted he is the No. 8 recruit in Virginia.

The commitment also adds to Virginia Tech’s momentum in the James Franklin era. Franklin was hired as the Hokies’ head coach in November 2025, and the program has been actively building its recruiting footprint while assembling a coaching staff for the modern ACC profile.

According to the report, Wade’s decision came after a visit schedule that included returning to Blacksburg, with a previously planned commitment date of July 1. Wade reportedly told Rivals’ Chad Simmons earlier this month that the move to Virginia changed the situation, that the fit felt right, and that he was eager to get to campus on his visit.

Virginia Tech’s staff has placed a premium on adding playmakers to its offense, and wide receiver recruitment is becoming a central storyline heading into the 2027 recruiting cycle. Wade is described as committing as “commit No. 20” for the ACC program in the Rivals Industry Recruiting Team rankings context, with Virginia Tech’s class also noted at No. 20 in that same team-ranking framework.

Wade’s background includes development at Loudoun Sports Academy, a Virginia-based program that emphasizes training and education alongside athletic progression. For Virginia Tech, the value of an early commitment is not just adding talent on paper, it is getting another verified receiver prospect aligned with the staff’s timeline well before fall camp and spring evaluation periods.

What to watch next is whether Virginia Tech can keep stacking receiver recruiting wins behind Wade, and how quickly the Hokies can turn a high-end commitment into on-field production by the time the 2027 class arrives. Since this report reflects commitments as relayed through recruiting outlets rather than an official Hokies release, fans will want to confirm the details through Virginia Tech athletics communications as additional information becomes available.