DL Kamdon Gillespie joins Virginia Tech’s 2026 recruiting class

Virginia Tech has added a versatile athlete as Kamdon Gillespie announces his commitment to the Hokies.

A 6-foot-3, 245-pound defensive line prospect, the Mooresville (NC) product is a three-star recruit, rated as the No. 101 defensive line prospect in the country by 247Sports Composite methodology.

The Hokies offered a scholarship more than two years ago, surviving multiple cuts to his list along the way. Three finalists – Georgia Tech, South Florida, and Virginia Tech – were announced in May. Official visits to all three were scheduled, but he opted to cancel the final visit to USF and become a Hokie.

With 20 offers to his name, other schools involved in his recruitment include Boston College, East Carolina, Kentucky, Vanderbilt, and West Virginia.

Gillespie recorded 61 total tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 10 quarterback hurries, 10 defended passes, eight sacks, three fumble recoveries (including one returned for a touchdown), and a safety in 13 games during his junior campaign according to MaxPreps.

He is the fourth commitment for head coach Brent Pry in the class of 2026 and the second on the defensive line.